Biology, B.S.
The B.S. major in biology is designed to give students a rigorous and comprehensive background in biology, with additional supporting coursework in the physical sciences and mathematics. The program is suitable for either a terminal degree or as preparation for medical or dental schools or graduate study in the biological sciences. The degree program requires 120 credit hours.
University Requirements - 39 hours
See Core Curriculum
The two core science and core mathematics requirements are satisfied by the major and degree requirement classes below.
College Requirements - 6 hours
See College Requirements BS
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements — 38-39 hours
At least three upper-division biology labs with corresponding lectures - 12 hours
Select one lab with corresponding 3-credit hour lecture from each content area and organizational level.
Molecule and Cell labs — choose one from:
Organismal labs — choose one from:
| BIO 365 | Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 | 1 |
| BIO 366 | Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 | 1 |
| BIO 368 | Marine Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIO 376 | Developmental Biology Lab | 1 |
Population/System labs — choose one from:
Upper-division biology electives - 12 hours
A maximum of six non-classroom hours (from
BIO 397/493/497/499) may be used for completion of the major. A maximum of three upper-division electives in
BIO 397 or 497 may be Pass/No Pass for completion of the major.
General Electives - 21-22 hours
7 elective credit hours must be upper-division if the course taken for the core history requirement is lower-division.
Total Credit Hours: 120