Biology Major
The Biology Major and Minor Programs assist students in developing an understanding and knowledge of the unifying theories of biology and their interrelationships, while engaging in the process of scientific inquiry and developing important science process skills. We journey with you in providing opportunities to achieve your career interests, whether they be graduate education, teaching, or the workplace. Depending on your career goals, select your Biology Major with an emphasis on either a health-related profession or on one that is environmentally related.
- BIO 104 General Biology4
- BIO 203 Plant Biology 4
- BIO 206 Vertebrate Biology 4
- NSC 210 Scientific Literacy, Technology & Research3
- BIO 300 General Ecology 4
- BIO 301 Genetics: Principles and Applications4
- BIO 491 Student Research and Synthesis3
Completion one of the following areas of emphasis according to the student's career goals
For careers in Environmental Biology/Natural Resource Management:
- BIO 205 Invertebrate Biology4
- BIO 271 Environmental Science3
- BIO 280 Marine Biology2
- BIO 311 Limnology4
- BIO 459 Career Internship in Biology3
For careers in Medical or Health-Related Professions:
- BIO 204 General Microbiology4
- BIO 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology5
- BIO 480 Immunology2
- BIO 459 Career Internship in Biology3
Required electives for the Biology Major Program: General Chemistry 101 and 102 or their equivalent, Organic Chemistry 201 and 202, MTH 110 Intermediate Algebra. For Chemistry minors, MTH 105 Pre-calculus is required. MTH 271 Probability and Statistics is recommended for students pursuing graduate programs in the discipline.
An academic minor program or second major must be completed in conjunction with this program.
- Total Program Credits 36
- Liberal Arts Core 45-50
Teaching Certification in Biology
- Students with a Biology Major seeking teaching certification in Biology (EA-A) are required to complete a minor as well as the Teacher Education Core, including methods and student teaching.
- Biology Majors are encouraged to consider an Integrated Natural Science Minor.
