Biology, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Biology can be earned by the completion of biology core courses. The university Core Curriculum is followed by core courses in biology, and includes required courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics.

Electives within the department allow training to focus on specific career objectives. Electives will be selected following consultation with a faculty mentor.

A grade of “C” or better is required in all science and math courses required for the degree.

Biology, BS Program Map

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (43 Hrs)

Core IMPACTS Curriculum

Required in Mathematics & Quantitative Core Area

Required in Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences Core Area

CSCI 1130 - Computer & Its Applications Credits: 3 *
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 3 *
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1 *
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 3 *
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1 *

Required Field of Study Core area

COST 1103 - Freshman Year Experience Credits: 2
BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I Credits: 3 *
BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Lab Credits: 1 *
BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II Credits: 3 *
BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology II Lab Credits: 1 *

Choose One (1) of the Following Two (2) Courses:

Choose Three (3) or Four (4) Credit Hours From:

BIOL 1001 - Introduction to Life Science Credits: 1 *
BIOL 2515K - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4 *
BIOL 2516K - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4 *
CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I Credits: 3 *
MSCI 1810K - Marine Biology Credits: 4 *

Major Requirements (44-45 Hrs)

BIOL 3101 - General Botany Credits: 3 *
BIOL 3101L - General Botany Lab Credits: 1 *
BIOL 3201 - Cell Biology Credits: 3 *
BIOL 3201L - Cell Biology Laboratory Credits: 1 *
BIOL 3301 - Genetics Credits: 3 *
BIOL 3301L - Genetics Lab Credits: 1 *
BIOL 3321 - Microbiology Credits: 3 *
BIOL 3321L - Microbiology Lab Credits: 1 *
BIOL 3401 - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Credits: 3 *
BIOL 3401L - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Lab Credits: 1 *
Or
ENVS 2401 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3 *
ENVS 2401L - Introduction to Environmental Science Lab Credits: 1 *
BIOL 3801 - Animal Physiology Credits: 3 *
BIOL 3801L - Animal Physiology Lab Credits: 1 *
BIOL 4921 - Senior Seminar Research Credits: 2 *
BIOL 4930 - Senior Synthesis Credits: 3 *
CHEM 2501 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3 *
CHEM 2501L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1 *
PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4 *
PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4 *

Select one (1) of the following:

Pre-med students and those who wish to pursue graduate education/research career are expected to take CHEM 2511 and CHEM 2511L and 15 hours of electives. All other students can choose one 3-credit hour course listed as alternatives for CHEM 2511 and CHEM 2511L and 16 hours of electives.

CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 3 *
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1 *
Or one of the following:
MSCI 3901 - Technical Writing & Seminar Credits: 3 *
MSCI 3702 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems Credits: 3 *
ENVS 3121 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3 *

Upper Level Electives: (15-16 Hrs)

3000 or higher level science or math courses

*Biology elective options (3000 level or higher level Science or Math courses) should be selected in consultation with the faculty mentor.

Total: 120 Hours

*A grade of “C” or better is required