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Major: Biology, B.A. (0401), 49-51 Credits

General Education: 42 Credits; Major: 49-51 Credits; Elective Credits: 23-29 Credits

This major is appropriate for those students intending to pursue studies in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Physician Assistants Programs, and for some Nutrition Programs.

Learning Goals for the B.A. in Biology

After completing the major in biology students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.
  • Demonstrate understanding of natural sciences from both a contemporary and historical perspective.
  • Demonstrate enhanced critical thinking skills.
  • Integrate and apply scientific information.
  • Utilize research strategies to address scientific questions.
  • Effectively communicate scientific principles orally and in writing.
  • Actively participate in the scientific community.
  • Demonstrate appropriate training for the pursuit of post baccalaureate careers, advanced degrees or professional programs.

Major Requirements: (46-47 credits)

BIOL 220GENERAL BIOLOGY I
BIOL 222GENERAL BIOLOGY II
BIOL 240CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOL
 
BIOL 234HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
OR
BIOL 329PHYSIOLOGY
 
BIOL 251LABORATORY RESEARCH METHODS
CHEM 233GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
CHEM 234GENERAL CHEMISTRY I: LAB
CHEM 235GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 236GENERAL CHEMISTRY II:LAB
MATH 224STATISTICS
 
PHYS 201INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
OR
PHYS 261GENERAL PHYSICS I
 
BIOL 320MICROBIOLOGY
 
BIOL 340INTRO ORGANIC & BIOCHEMISTRY
OR
CHEM 317ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
CHEM 318ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I: LAB
 
BIOL 425GENETICS
BIOL 490SENIOR SEMINAR

One of the following courses: (3 credits)

BIOL 127EVOLUTION
BIOL 136ANATOMY
CHEM 105CHEMISTRY & THE ENVIRONMENT
ENV 115ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE