Requirements for General Science Major Bachelor of Science Degree

Upon completion of the General Science (Biology) program, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Understand the principles and concepts fundamental to science, with an emphasis in biology.
2. Utilize laboratory techniques appropriate for a person knowledgeable in science.
3. Develop problem-solving skills in science and related areas of inquiry.
4. Communicate effectively in speech and writing.

The General Science Biology major is designed to complement the Teacher Preparation Program, providing an excellent background for secondary education in biology. Alternatively, this major could be combined with a marketing or professional writing minor to provide training for a non-traditional, science-related career. The General Science Biology major is NOT a stand alone major and must be coupled with an appropriate program as described above.

General Science Biology majors must have a grade point average in Biology at or above 2.0 to graduate with a B.S. degree in General Science Biology. Additionally, all General Science Biology majors must have a grade point average at or above 2.0 in the Sciences (biology, chemistry, math and physics) at the completion of their 200-level courses in order to take upper level (300 level and above) courses in Biology.

The General Science Biology major does not meet the requirements for traditional biology or health-related careers and is not intended to serve as a substitute in these areas. In addition to completing the core curriculum requirements, General Science (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	Developmental Biology	(3 crs)
BIO 340, 341	Cell & Molecular Biology and Lab	(3 and 1 crs)
BIO 480	Biology Seminar	(1 cr)
CHE 110, 120	General Chemistry I and II	(4 crs ea)
CHE 121, 122	General Chemistry Labs I and II	(1 cr ea)
CHE 221, 222	Organic Chemistry	(4 crs ea)
PHY 110, 120	Physics I, II	(4 crs ea)
PHY 121, 122	Physics Lab I, II	(2 crs ea)
		(61 crs)

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