Biology, Bachelor of Science

Offered by Department of Biology

General Studies Program
Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4)12
Including:
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Reasoning
Plane Trigonometry 1
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8)13
Including:
LOPER 8: Natural Science
Biology I
Dispositional Requirements: (LOPERs 9-10) 26
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional0
Program-Specified Requirements4
Biology II
BS Science-related course requirements8
General Chemistry
General Chemistry Laboratory
General Chemistry
General Chemistry Laboratory
Major Option
Complete all required courses30
Minor or 2nd Major
Complete all required courses 324
Unrestricted electives
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum23
Total Credit Hours120

 A minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all courses counting toward this major.

Major Option

Biology Option Core Requirements
BIOL 231Research Methods I3
BIOL 305BioStatistics3
BIOL 359Evolution3
BIOL 307Ecology3
BIOL 360Genetics4
Select 2 credit hours of the following:2
Seminar in Biology
OR
Research Methods IIA
AND
Research Methods IIB
Biology Option Required Electives 4
Field electives
Select 6 credit hours of the following:6
Wildlife Conservation
Range and Wildlife Management
Plant Ecology
Plant Taxonomy
Herpetology
Animal Behavior
Insect Biology
Ichthyology
Ornithology
Mammalogy
Laboratory electives
Select 6 credit hours of the following:6
Human Microbiology
Human Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Cellular & Molecular Biology
Principles of Immunology
Plant Physiology
Developmental Biology
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Infectious Diseases
Advanced Molecular Biology
Physiology
Biology Option Supporting Course Requirements (0 hours Required)
Select one of the following:
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
and Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Lab
or
Organic Chemistry
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
and Organic Chemistry
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Total Credit Hours30
1

The Biology degree requires a minimal mathematical competency at the level of trigonometry. Students with sufficient preparation may enter the mathematics program at a higher level, reducing the total credit hours needed. See advisor for math placement.

2

Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required GS hours.

3

A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.

4

Courses can only count in one area and no more than 2 credit hours of BIOL 421, BIOL 430, BIOL 456, BIOL 475, BIOL 482 can be used

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
BIOL 105Biology I4
CHEM 160General Chemistry3
CHEM 160LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory1
LOPER 1: First-year Seminar3
LOPER 2: Writing Skills3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 2
BIOL 106Biology II4
CHEM 161General Chemistry3
CHEM 161LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory1
LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills3
MATH 103Plane Trigonometry3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 3
BIOL 231Research Methods I3
BIOL 359Evolution3
CHEM 360Organic Chemistry4
CHEM 360LOrganic Chemistry Laboratory1
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 4
BIOL 305BioStatistics3
CHEM 361Organic Chemistry4
CHEM 361LOrganic Chemistry Laboratory1
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement3
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 5
BIOL 307Ecology3
LOPER 7: Social Sciences3
LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 6
Biology Field Elective #14
Biology Lab Elective #13
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts3
Unrestricted Elective3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Total Credit Hours16
Semester 7
BIOL 360Genetics4
BIOL 421Seminar in Biology1
or BIOL 431A Research Methods IIA
Biology Field Elective #23
LOPER 6: Humanities3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours17
Semester 8
BIOL 421Seminar in Biology1
or BIOL 431B Research Methods IIB
Biology Lab Elective #23
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Minor or 2nd Major Course3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours16