Requirements for Biology Major Bachelor of Science Degree

Upon the completion of the biology program, students will demonstrate proficiency in:
1. Understanding the principles & concepts fundamental to biology
2. Performing laboratory techniques appropriate for entry-level biologists
3. Problem-solving and analytical thinking
4. Oral and written communication

In addition to completing the core curriculum requirements, biology majors must complete the following courses:

BIO 107	Evolution and Ecology	3 crs
BIO 108	Form and Function	3 crs
BIO 109	Cells and Chromosomes	3 crs
BIO 121, 122	General Biology Labs	1 cr ea
BIO 205, 221	Ecology and Lab	3 and 1 crs
BIO 210, 222	Genetics and Lab	3 and 1 crs
BIO 320, 321	Vertebrate Biology and Lab	3 and 1 crs
BIO 330, 331	Developmental Biology and Lab	3 and 1 crs
BIO 340, 342	Cell & Molecular Biology and Lab	3 and 1 crs
BIO 375, 376,475	Student Research	1 cr ea
BIO 424, 426	Advanced Physiology Lab, Molecular Biology Lab	1 cr ea
BIO 480, 482	Biology Seminar, Research Seminar	3 crs
400-Level BIO. Electives (2)	Advanced Biology Electives	3 or 4 crs ea
CHE 110, 120	General Chemistry I, II	4 crs ea
CHE 121, 122	General Chemistry Labs I, II	1 cr ea
CHE 221, 222	Organic Chemistry	4 crs ea
CHE 231, 232	Organic Chemistry Labs	1 cr ea
PHY 110, 120	Physics I, II	4 crs ea
PHY 121, 122	Physics Labs I, II	2 cr ea
MAT 108 or 111	Precalculus or Calculus	3 or 4 crs
MAT 204	Statistics	3 crs
		83-85 crs