Biology Major Requirements
The Biology Major requirements provide flexibility so that a student can develop depth in an area of interest, such as cell & molecular biology or ecology. Cognate requirements in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics provide training in related fields on which modern biology depends. The Biology major requirements include the prerequisite courses students need to apply to most medical, dental, veterinary and other graduate school schools. Biology majors must take 62 or 63 credits and earn a B.S. degree
| Biology Major (62-63 semester hours) | |
| Biology | 31 Credits |
| BIO 115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Animals | 4 |
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BIO 116 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Plants |
4 |
| BIO 117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology Cells | 4 |
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Four courses, one of which must be from each group listed below: Group I
Group II
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16 |
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One course from the following: *
* Prerequisites for the seminars: BIO-115, BIO-116, and BIO-117 with a grade of C or better, junior or senior standing, and permission of instructor. |
3 |
| Chemistry | 16 Credits |
| CHE 120 Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 121 Principles of Chemistry Lab | 1 |
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CHE 122 Introduction to Chemical Systems |
3 |
| CHE 123 Quantitative Methods Lab | 1 |
| CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 213 Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHE 214 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 216 Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
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| Mathematics | 7-8 Credits |
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Two Courses from the Following:
* ENV 200 Statistical and Computer Applications in the Natural Sciences may be substituted for MTH 120. |
7-8 |
| Physics | 8 Credits |
| PHY 100 or PHY 200 Principles of Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 100L or PHY 200L Principles of Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHY 100 or PHY 201 Principles of Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 100L or PHY 201L Principles of Physics II Lab | 1 |
Important Notes
- If a student earns a grade lower than C in any prerequisite course, they must repeat it before enrolling in any biology or behavioral neuroscience course for which it is a prerequisite.
These requirements are in addition to the Core Curriculum Requirements. Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.
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