Biology, B.S.

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Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science program in Biology is to provide a broad background in Biology with sufficient flexibility to satisfy a wide variety of individual interests and career objectives. This is accomplished through a combination of required courses and electives. The curriculum prepares students for entry level employment in biological related fields, for independent study and research through interaction with scholars and experts in their discipline, and for entry into medical, dental, pharmacy, and graduate schools.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a broad based knowledge of concepts and terminology in cellular, molecular, organismal, and ecological biology;
Analyze, solve problems, understand relationships, and interpret information in the biological sciences and supporting fields;
Communicate scientific information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.

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Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Biology

Complete a total of 123 credit hours of coursework for graduation.

General Education Core - 41 credit hours
Major Requirements - 41 credit hours
Additional Coursework - 41 credit hours

Major Requirements

BIO 112 - General Biology II 3 cr.
BIO 112L - General Biology II Laboratory 1 cr.
BIO 203 - Microbiology 3 cr.
BIO 203L - Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
BIO 206 - General Botany 3 cr.
BIO 206L - General Botany Laboratory 1 cr.
BIO 208 - Genetics 3 cr.
BIO 208L - Genetics Laboratory 1 cr.
BIO 211 - Research Methodology I 1 cr.
BIO 411 - Biology Seminar I 2 cr.
BIO 412 - Biology Seminar II 2 cr.
Biology Elective & Laboratory (300 or above): 20 cr.

Additional Coursework

CHE 111 - General Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHE 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 211L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHE 212L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 301 - Analytical Chemistry 3 cr.
CHE 301L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 303 - Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 303L - Biochemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
MAT 122 - Precalculus 3 cr.
MAT 201 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3 cr. or
MAT 204 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 cr.
PHY 201 - Elementary College Physics I 3 cr.
PHY 201L - Elementary College Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 202 - Elementary College Physics II 3 cr.
PHY 202L - Elementary College Physics II Laboratory 1 cr.
General Elective: 3 cr.

Biology Curriculum

First Year

First Semester

BIO 111 - General Biology I 3 cr. ♦
BIO 111L - General Biology I Laboratory 1 cr. ♦
CHE 111 - General Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
ENG 111 - Expository Writing 3 cr. ♦
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar I 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦
MAT 121 - College Algebra 3 cr. ♦
UCO 101 - University Convocation I 0 cr. ♦

Total: 15

Second Semester

BIO 112 - General Biology II 3 cr.
BIO 112L - General Biology II Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHE 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
ENG 112 - Argument and Research 3 cr. ♦
FYS 102 - First Year Seminar II 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦
MAT 122 - Precalculus 3 cr.
UCO 102 - University Convocation II 0 cr. ♦
Physical Education Activity Elective 2 cr. ♦

Total: 17

Second Year

First Semester

AWS 100 - Survey of the African World 3 cr. ♦ or
REL 208 - The Black Church in the U.S. 3 cr. ♦
BIO 203 - Microbiology 3 cr.
BIO 203L - Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 211L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
ENG 201 - Readings in World Literature I 3 cr. ♦ or
ENG 202 - Readings in World Literature II 3 cr. ♦
MAT 201 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3 cr. or
MAT 204 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 cr.

Total: 17

Second Semester

BIO 211 - Research Methodology I 1 cr.
BIO 208 - Genetics 3 cr.
BIO 208L - Genetics Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHE 212L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
ENG 199 - Writing Proficiency Examination 0 cr. ***
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr. ♦
Humanities Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 15

Third Year

First Semester

BIO 206 - General Botany 3 cr.
BIO 206L - General Botany Laboratory 1 cr.
ECO 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr. ♦
FFR 121 - Elementary French I 3 cr. or
FSP 121 - Elementary Spanish I 3 cr. ♦
PHY 201 - Elementary College Physics I 3 cr.
PHY 201L - Elementary College Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr. ♦

Total: 17

Second Semester

CHE 301 - Analytical Chemistry 3 cr.
CHE 301L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
FFR 122 - Elementary French II 3 cr. ♦ or
FSP 122 - Elementary Spanish II 3 cr. ♦
PHY 202 - Elementary College Physics II 3 cr.
PHY 202L - Elementary College Physics II Laboratory 1 cr.
Biology Elective (300 or above) & Laboratory 4 cr.

Total: 15

Fourth Year

First Semester

BIO 411 - Biology Seminar I 2 cr.
BIO 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr.
CHE 303 - Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 303L - Biochemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
Biology Elective (300 or above) & Laboratory 4 cr.
Biology Elective (300 or above) & Laboratory 4 cr.

Total: 14

Second Semester

BIO 412 - Biology Seminar II 2 cr.
BIO 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr.
Biology Elective (300 or above) & Laboratory 4 cr.
Biology Elective (300 or above) & Laboratory 4 cr.
General Elective 3 cr.

Total: 13

Total Required Hours: 123

*Service Learning: Students will earn a total of 30 service learning hours after successful completion of FYS 101 & FYS 102 .

**Community Service: Students must contact the Center for Career and Professional Development for pre-approved community service project to earn a total of 90 hours of community service by the end of their junior year.

***Writing Proficiency Examination: Students must complete ENG 111 and ENG 112 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ to register for ENG 199 - Writing Proficiency Examination . Students who fail to take or do not pass ENG 199 must take ENG 200 - Review of Writing Strategies (3 credit hours).

Note

♦ General Education Core