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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

4
BIOL 222General Biology II

4
BIOL 240Cellular and Molecular Biology

4
BIOL 234Human Physiology

4
or
BIOL 329Physiology

4
BIOL 251Laboratory Research Methods

2
CHEM 233General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 234General Chemistry I: Laboratory

1
CHEM 235General Chemistry II

3
CHEM 236General Chemistry II: Laboratory

1
MATH 224Statistics

3
PHYS 201Introduction to Physics

4
or
PHYS 261General Physics I

4
BIOL 320Microbiology

4
BIOL 340/CHEM 340Introduction to Organic- & Bio-chemistry

4
or
CHEM 317Organic Chemistry I

3.5
CHEM 318Organic Chemistry I: Laboratory

1.5
BIOL 425Genetics

4
BIOL 490Senior Seminar

1

One of the following courses: (3 credits)

BIOL 127Evolution

3
BIOL 136Anatomy

4
CHEM 105/ENV 105Chemistry and the Environment

3
ENV 115Environmental Science

3