Biology, B.A.
Degree Requirements
The B.A. major in biology is designed to allow students to combine coursework in biology with classes towards a major or minor in a liberal arts field, business, or education. It is appropriate for students preparing for admission to doctoral or master’s degree programs in physical therapy, hospital administration, and genetic counseling; it can also be used to meet admission requirements for programs in occupational therapy, optometry, environmental law, scientific illustration, public health, and science communication, among many possibilities. The degree program requires 120 credit hours.
University Core Requirements — 39 hours
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The two core science and core mathematics requirements are satisfied by the major and degree requirement classes below.
College Requirements - 21-33 hours
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Degree Requirements
Major Requirements — 35 hours
| BIO 206 | Organismal and Population Biology | 3 |
| with | |
| BIO 276 | Organismal and Population Biology Lab | 1 |
| And | |
| BIO 207 | Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 |
| with | |
| BIO 277 | Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Lab | 1 |
| BIO 453 | Evolution | 3 |
24 credits - Upper-division biology electives including at least three labs (taken with corresponding lectures), one from each area:
Cell labs — choose one from:
| BIO 333 | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 372 | Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 376 | Developmental Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 379 | Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
Organismal labs — choose one from:
Field-Population labs — choose one from:
A maximum of six non-classroom hours (from BIO 397/493/497/499) may be used for completion of the major.
Degree Requirements — 11-12 hours
General Electives — 10-23 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120