Bachelor of Science in BiologyThe B.S. degree program is a rigorous curriculum designed for students interested in preparing for graduate studies or a professional school, or pursuing entry level employment in a science-related field.
RequirementsIn addition to the general education requirements outlined above, students pursuing the B.S. degree in biology must meet the following requirements:
A. Biology Course Requirements1. The following core courses (17 credit hours) are required.
Hours
BIOL 108 General Biology I 3
BIOL 108L General Biology I Laboratory 1
BIOL 109 General Biology II 3
BIOL 109L General Biology II Laboratory 1
BIOL 202 Cell Biology 3
BIOL 206 Genetics 3
LSBIOC 341 Basic Biochemistry 3
2. Four of the following primary elective courses are required, for a minimum of 11 credit hours.
Hours
LSBIOC 360 Biochemistry 3
LSPHYS 316 Principles of Physiology 3
BIOL 427 Plant Physiology 3
BIOL 302 General Ecology 3
LSMCRB 313 Introduction to Microbiology 3
BIOL 409 Developmental Biology 3
LSBIOC 430 Molecular Biology and
Genetic Engineering 3
BIOL 328 Histology 2
3. Two of the following primary elective laboratory courses are required for a minimum of 5 credit hours. One of
these courses must be a Writing Intensive (WI) course. The second may be taken using the non-WI option.
Hours
BIOL 312L or Laboratory in Developmental
BIOL 312WL Biology, Genetics and
Cell Biology (WI) 3
LSMCRB 313L or Laboratory in Microbiology(WI) 3
LSMCRB 313WL
BIOL 328L or Laboratory in Histology and
BIOL 328WL Cellular Ultrastructure (WI) 3
LSBIOC 360L or Laboratory in Biochemistry
LSBIOC 360WL and Molecular Biology (WI) 3
LSANAT 118L Human Anatomy Laboratory 2
4. Biology Synthesis requirement may be met by a total of 3 credit hours
chosen from the following:
Hours
BIOL 498WI Critical Analysis of
Biological Issues (WI) 3
LS 490WI Senior Seminar (WI) 3
LS 499 Undergraduate Research 1-3
LS 497 Special Topics 1-3
5. A total of 42 credit hours of biology courses must be completed with grades of C- or better. At least 26
of these must be at the 300- to 400-level. A minimum of 21 credit hours of biology courses must be
taken from the School of Biological Sciences. Additional credit hours of
biology courses may be selected from the courses listed above or other biology majors courses. One laboratory course must be writing intensive.
B. Physical Sciences and Mathematics Course RequirementsThe following courses must be completed with grades of C- or better.
Hours
MATH 210 Calculus I 4
MATH 220 Calculus II 4
PHYS 240 Physics for Science and
Engineering I 5
PHYS 250* Physics for Science and
Engineering II* 5
CHEM 211 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 211L Experimental General
Chemistry I 1
CHEM 212R General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 212LR Experimental General
Chemistry II 1
CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 321L Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1
CHEM 322R Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 322L Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1
* Students may choose LS 401 Biophysical Principles
(3 credit hours) as an alternative to PHYS 250.
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