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These
curriculum requirements are for students who began their studies
in Biology in Fall 2002 or later. If you began your Biology
studies BEFORE Fall 2002, you have a choice of completing
the new curriculum found on this page OR
the old curriculum. View OLD curriculum requirements pages by
clicking
here.
The
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree is designed for students
who wish to pursue graduate professional degrees in biology or in
the health professions. Because of its professional emphasis, students
are encouraged to concentrate their studies in one of two major
areas:
- A)
Cell and Molecular Biology
- B)
Ecology and Evolution
Students
must complete two Core courses in one of these areas. They select
upper-division courses and laboratories in their Core area of concentration
through consultations with their advisor.
B.S.
Degree Requirements (55 to 57 credit hours)
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INTRODUCTORY
BIOLOGY (students with Advanced Placement
may omit introductory courses)
8 required hours
BIO
121/123: General Biology I & II
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CORE
COURSES IN BIOLOGY
6 required hours
This
curriculum involves a concentration by BS students in one
of the two following (select either the first two
or the second two):
A.
Cell and Molecular Biology (3 required hours each)
BIO 326: Genetics and Cell Biology I (Fall)
BIO 327: Genetics and Cell Biology II (Spring)
OR
B.
Ecology and Evolution (3 required hours each)
BIO 345: Population Biology (Fall)
BIO 346: Physiological Ecology (Spring)
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UPPER
DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
22 hours total*
Students should select upper-division courses that are appropriate
for their Core area of concentration, either A) Cell and Molecular
Biology, or B) Ecology and Evolution.
1)
Laboratory courses (7 hours minimum):
a)
Choose two of the following (3 credits each):
BIO
427: Physiological Plant Ecology
BIO 435: Genetics Lab
BIO 445: Animal Physiological Ecology Lab
BIO 453: Ecology Lab
BIO 455: Physiology Lab
BIO 460: Research in Biology - 3 credits maximum
BIO 465: Molecular Biology Lab
BIO 475: Biochemistry Lab
BIO/GOL
485: Geology and Ecology of Regional Environments
CIE
471: Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
b)
Choose an additional laboratory experience (1
or 3 credits):
These
can include another laboratory course listed under a), or
an upper division biology course with a lab component, such
as BIO 431 (Population Genetics), BIO 424 (Comparative Vertebrate
Biology), BIO 409 (Microbiology), BIO 460 (Research in Biology),
or a 300 level or higher ESF
course with a lab.
2)
Elective courses (15 credits total):
a)
Communication skills courses (1 credit minimum):
These
courses are to develop skills in oral and written communication.
The requirement can be completed with any of the following:
BIO
419: Jr/Sr Honors Seminar plus HNR
499 (Honors Thesis)
BIO 421: Jr/Sr Seminar
BIO 426: Functional Animal Ecology
BIO 427: Physiological Plant Ecology
BIO 433: Plant Physiology
BIO 455: Physiology Lab
BIO 465: Molecular Biology Lab
BIO 485: Geology and Ecology of Regional Environments
b)
Other elective courses:
These
can include any 300 or higher level Biology Department courses
except those designated not for majors. However, in any
combination of BIO 360 (Biology Laboratory Assistant), BIO
419 (Biology Honors Seminar), BIO 460 (Research in Biology),
and BIO/HNR
499 (Biology Honors Thesis), a maximum of four credit hours
can be applied toward the BS degree credit hour requirement.
By
approval through a petition to the Biology Department, a
maximum of six hours of 300 to 600 level courses related
to Biology from other departments (for example, Bioengineering,
Chemistry,
Physics,
Psychology,
Math,
ESF) may be included
as part of the elective requirement. Petitions can be obtained
from the Undergraduate Secretary in Room 122 of Lyman Hall.
*An
alternative four semester upper division program is BIO 401-404
(12 credit hours total), Population Biology Tutorials. Use
of this option requires prior approval by faculty teaching
Population Biology Tutorials. Contact Dr.
Starmer, Dr. Wolf,
or Dr. McNaughton
for information.
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TOTAL
BIOLOGY HOURS REQUIRED: 36
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NON-DEPARTMENTAL
B.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
19-21 hours
Chem
106/107: General Chemistry I (4 credit hours)
Chem
116/117: General Chemistry II (4 credit hours)
Chem
275/276: Organic Chemistry I (5 credit hours)
AND either
Math
285/286: Calculus I and II* (6 credit hours total)
OR
Math
295/296: Calculus I and II* (8 credit hours total)
Or
Math
295: Calculus I and a 300 level Statistics Course* (7 credit
hours total)
*Either
Math sequence satisfies the quantitative skills requirement
in the liberal arts core, but Math 295/296 is a prerequisite
for all advanced level (300 level and above) mathematics courses.
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TOTAL
NON-BIOLOGY HOURS REQUIRED: 19-21
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Checklist
for the Biology BS Degree Petition
It
is necessary for seniors to petition to receive the B.S. Degree
in Biology. The completed petition will be reviewed by the Biology
Department Principal Advisor (Dr.
Reed Hainsworth) and approved if all the degree requirements
are met. The petition should be completed at the start of your last
semester after your registration is complete so courses you are
taking will be listed on your transcript.
You
will need THREE things to complete your petition:
- An
unofficial transcript of your SU courses from your recorder.
- Copies
of any transcripts from other schools for sciences transfer credit.
- A
completed Biology BS Degree Checklist. To reduce time and effort,
you can link to and print the BS DEGREE CHECKLIST by clicking
here. Alternatively, you can stop at the Undergraduate
Office in Room 122 of Lyman Hall to obtain a Checklist to fill
out. We provide the link to the Biology B.S. Degree Checklist
because it also shows a relatively short summary of all the requirements
for a B.S. Degree in Biology. This can be a useful planning aid
for Biology majors and their advisors.
Students
with a focus on Environmental Science
should select the BS DEGREE CHECKLIST WITH ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS to
download by clicking
here. Dr. Doug Frank
is the Biology Department Principal Advisor for this program. He
will sign petitions and certify requirements for the B.S. degree
for students in this program.
Once
you have filled out the appropriate checklist, simply bring it with
your transcripts to Room 122 Lyman Hall to sign a petition.
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