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Bachelor of Science in Biology
The
bachelor of science in biology curriculum insures a solid foundation
in the fundamentals of life science while
allowing students to pursue specific areas of interest through
three tracks: Biomedical Sciences, Ecology/Environmental, and
General Biology. BS biology recipients are prepared for careers
in business, industry,
and government
or for advanced
degree
programs in biological or biomedical fields.
Bachelor
of Science in Biology, Biomedical Sciences Track
The biomedical sciences track is designed for students
seeking to continue their education in a medical, optometry,
veterinary medicine, chiropractic, dental, or other medically
related professional school and for those who will pursue graduate
programs in any biomedical science, including microbiology, immunology,
anatomy, physiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, and other
areas. Although most recipients of this degree continue on to
graduate or professional programs, careers as research technicians
and in other areas are possible without further schooling.
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Degree
Requirements
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General
Education Program
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24
Hours
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The
Quantitative Reasoning and Natural Science components
of the GEP are satisfied by the requirements
of the bachelor of science in biology. See page 55 of
the catalog for further information about the GEP.
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Biology
Curriculum
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47
Hours
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C–
or better required in each course.
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Mathematics
and Support Sciences
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31–32
Hours
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General
Electives
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23–24
Hours
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Minimum
Hours Required
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126
Hours
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Biology
Curriculum (47 Hours)
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Biology Foundation
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16
Hours
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Course
No.
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Course
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Cr.
Hrs.
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BIOL
1151
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General
Biology 1
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4
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BIOL
1152
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General
Biology 2
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4
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BIOL
3770
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Genetics
& Molecular Biology
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4
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BIOL
4770
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Cell
Biology
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5
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Biomedical
Sciences Core
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7 Hours
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| BIOL 4771 |
Biotechnology |
4 |
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CHEM
4411
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Biochemistry
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3
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| Biomedical Sciences Electives |
24 Hours |
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Choose
from the following list
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| BIOL
3560 |
Principles
of Anatomy |
4 |
| BIOL
3561 |
Principles
of Physiology |
4 |
| BIOL
3640 |
Histology |
4 |
| BIOL
3650 |
Pathophysiology |
4 |
| BIOL
3750 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| BIOL
4660 |
Advanced
Human Anatomy |
4 |
| BIOL
4760 |
Diagnostic
Microbiology |
4 |
| BIOL
4780 |
Immunology |
4 |
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| Mathematics
and Support Courses |
31-32
Hours |
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Depending
on MATH course taken.
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CHEM
1141
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General
Chemistry 1
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4
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CHEM
1142
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General
Chemistry 2
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4
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CHEM
3305
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Organic
Chemistry 1
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4
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CHEM
3306
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Organic
Chemistry 2
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4
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MATH
1300
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Precalculus or
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5
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MATH
2110
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Calculus
1
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(4)
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MATH
1500
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Principles
of Statistics or
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3
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MATH
2500
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Statistics
1
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(3)
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PHYS
2201
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Physics
1 or
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4
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PHYS
2211
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Calculus-Based
Physics 1
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(4)
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PHYS
2202
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Physics
2 or
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4
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PHYS 2212
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Calculus-Based
Physics 2
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(4)
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| General
Electives |
23–24
Hours |
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Depending
on MATH choice. Note: A grade of C– or better is required
in all courses in the biology curriculum in all tracks.
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Bachelor of Science in Biology, Ecology/Environmental Biology
Track
The ecology/environmental biology track is designed for students
interested in field biology, zoology, botany, ecology, environmental
science, or any other area of life science related to the interaction
of living things with their natural surroundings. This track
is based on a philosophical commitment to relate modern life
science to economic, environmental, and societal concerns.
Students completing this degree can pursue careers in environmental
science or related areas or can continue their education in
graduate programs in ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental
science, zoology, botany, and other related areas.
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Degree
Requirements
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General
Education Program
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24
Hours
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The
Quantitative Reasoning and Natural Science components
of the GEP are satisfied by the requirements of the
bachelor of science in biology. See page 55 of the catalog for
further information about the GEP.
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Biology
Curriculum
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55
Hours
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C– or
better required in each course.
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Mathematics
and Support Sciences
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26–27
Hours
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General
Electives
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20–21
Hours
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Minimum
Hours Required
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126
Hours
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Biology
Curriculum (55 Hours)
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Biology
Foundation
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16
Hours
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Course
No.
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Course
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Cr.
Hrs.
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BIOL
1151
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General
Biology 1
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4
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BIOL
1152
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General
Biology 2
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4
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BIOL
3770
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Genetics & Molecular
Biology
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4
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BIOL
4770
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Cell
Biology
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5
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Ecology/Environmental
Biology Core
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15
Hours
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| BIOL
3850 |
Ecology |
4 |
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BIOL
3860
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Field
Methods
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4
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| BIOL
3870 |
Evolution |
3 |
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NTSC
2850
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Intro.
to Environmental Science
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4
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| Physiology Elective |
4
Hours |
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Choose
from the following list
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| BIOL
3360 |
Animal
Physiology |
4 |
| BIOL
3561 |
Principles
of Physiology |
4 |
| BIOL
4270 |
Plant
Physiology |
4 |
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| Botany
Electives |
8
Hours |
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Choose
from the following list
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| BIOL
2250 |
Plant
Taxonomy & Spring Flora |
4 |
| BIOL
2252 |
Dendrology |
4 |
| BIOL
3270 |
Plant
Anatomy & Morphology |
4 |
| BIOL
3271 |
Non-Vascular
Plants |
4 |
| BIOL
4270 |
Plant
Physiology |
4 |
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| Zoology
Electives |
8
Hours |
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Choose
from the following list
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| BIOL
2370 |
Invertebrate
Zoology |
4 |
| BIOL
3350 |
Entomology |
4 |
| BIOL
3355 |
Ornithology |
4 |
| BIOL
4360 |
Herpetology |
4 |
| BIOL
4370 |
Mammalogy |
4 |
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| Biology
Elective |
4
Hours |
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Any
biology course numbered 4000 or above
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| Mathematics
and Support Courses |
26-27
Hours |
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Depending
on MATH course taken.
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CHEM
1141
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General
Chemistry 1
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4
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CHEM
1142
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General
Chemistry 2
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4
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CHEM
3305
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Organic
Chemistry 1 or
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4
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CHEM
2200
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Intro.
to Organic Chemistry
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(4)
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| GEOL 1201 |
Phys. Geol. & Human Environment |
4 |
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MATH
1300
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Precalculus or
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5
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MATH
2110
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Calculus
1
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(4)
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MATH
1500
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Principles
of Statistics or
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3
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MATH
2500
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Statistics
1
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(3)
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PHYS
2201
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Physics
1 or
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4
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PHYS
2211
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Calculus-Based
Physics 1
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(4)
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PHYS
2202
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Physics
2 or
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4
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PHYS
2212
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Calculus-Based
Physics 2
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(4)
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| General
Electives |
23–24
Hours |
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Depending
on MATH choice. Note: A grade of C– or better
is required in all courses in the biology curriculum
in all tracks.
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Bachelor
of Science in Biology, General Biology Track
The general biology track is designed for students
interested in broad intellectual foundation in life science
who do not want to limit their educational experience to focusing
on the disciplines covered in the other tracks. While providing
this fundamental base, the track also allows the latitude for
students to pursue courses in particular areas of biology in
which they have interest. Students completing this degree are
prepared for careers or graduate programs in a broad range
of biologically related areas.
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Degree
Requirements
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General
Education Program
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24
Hours
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The
Quantitative Reasoning and Natural Science components
of the GEP are satisfied by the requirements of the
bachelor of science in biology. See page 55 of the catalog for
further information about the GEP.
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Biology
Curriculum
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55
Hours
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C– or
better required in each course.
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Mathematics
and Support Sciences
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22–23
Hours
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General
Electives
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24–25
Hours
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Minimum
Hours Required
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126
Hours
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Biology
Curriculum (55 Hours)
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Biology
Foundation
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16
Hours
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Course
No.
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Course
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Cr.
Hrs.
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BIOL
1151
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General
Biology 1
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4
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BIOL
1152
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General
Biology 2
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4
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BIOL
3770
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Genetics & Molecular
Biology
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4
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BIOL
4770
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Cell
Biology
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5
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General Biology
Core
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7
Hours
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| BIOL
3850 |
Ecology |
4 |
| BIOL
3870 |
Evolution |
3 |
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| Botany
Electives |
8
Hours |
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Choose
from the following list
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| BIOL
2250 |
Plant
Taxonomy & Spring Flora |
4 |
| BIOL
2252 |
Dendrology |
4 |
| BIOL
3270 |
Plant
Anatomy & Morphology |
4 |
| BIOL
3271 |
Non-Vascular
Plants |
4 |
| BIOL
4270 |
Plant
Physiology |
4 |
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| Zoology
Electives |
8
Hours |
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Choose
from the following list
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| BIOL
2370 |
Invertebrate
Zoology |
4 |
| BIOL
3350 |
Entomology |
4 |
| BIOL
3355 |
Ornithology |
4 |
| BIOL
4360 |
Herpetology |
4 |
| BIOL
4370 |
Mammalogy |
4 |
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| General
Biology Electives |
16
Hours |
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Any
biology course numbered 2000 or above. Four of these
hours must be at 4000 or above. Only four hours of
BIOL 4995 may be counted.
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| Mathematics
and Support Courses |
22-23
Hours |
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Depending
on MATH course taken.
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CHEM
1141
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General
Chemistry 1
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4
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CHEM
1142
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General
Chemistry 2
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4
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CHEM
3305
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Organic
Chemistry 1 or
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4
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CHEM
2200
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Intro.
to Organic Chemistry
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(4)
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MATH
1300
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Precalculus or
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5
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MATH
2110
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Calculus
1
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(4)
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MATH
1500
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Principles
of Statistics or
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3
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MATH
2500
|
Statistics
1
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(3)
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PHYS
1130
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Biophysics
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3
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| General
Electives |
24–25
Hours |
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Depending
on MATH choice. Note: A grade of C– or better
is required in all courses in the biology curriculum
in all tracks.
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