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Nov 21, 2024
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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, (BS)
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Degree Requirements: 120 Credits
General Education |
42 |
Major Core |
30 |
Major Electives |
23 |
Electives |
25 |
Total Credits |
120 |
The required coursework for the biology major (BS) and each concentration in addition to the core curriculum and special requirements from the General Education Curriculum. Students planning to apply to graduate school in the biological sciences may consider BIOL 490 - Research in addition to the required courses.
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Special Requirements in the General Education Curriculum
Students seeking the Biology major must complete the following General Education Curriculum requirements
General Education Curriculum
University Success Skills
(1 credit)
Communication
Take ENGL 110 (3 credits), ENGL 111 (3 credits), and one course in COMM or SPCH (3 credits) for a total of 9 credits.
Mathematics
Take one MATH course for 3 or 4 credits. Choice may be dictated by program; see Special Requirements section above.
Arts and Humanities
Take one literature course (3 credits) and one additional course from either category (3 credits) for a total of 6 credits.
Natural Science
Take one science course (3 credits) along with that course’s lab (1 credit) for a total of 4 credits. Choice may be dictated by program; see Special Requirements section above.
Behavioral Wellness and Social Science
Behavioral, Wellness, and Social Science: Choose 2 courses for a total of 6 credits. No more than one course may be from the Wellness category. Choice may be dictated by program; see Special Requirements section above.
History
Choose two courses for a total of 6 credits.
Religion
Choose one course for 3 credits - Must be a different religion course if used above to satisfy a requirement in the Arts and Humanities general education core.
Civic Studies
Choose one course for 3 credits. Must be a different political science course if used above to satisfy a requirement in the Social Science general education core.
Biology Core Curriculum
Choose one of the following:
Major Electives
Additional major course requirements for the biology (BS) program are: Choose one of the following:
General Electives - 25 credits
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