Biology (B.A.) *
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| BIO 130 Principles of Biology I: Ecology & Evolution | 4 |
| BIO 132 Principles of Biology II: Cell Biology & Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 200 Principles of Biology III: The Diversity of Life | 4 |
| BIO 288 Genetics | 4 |
| Ecological and Environmental Biology One of the following: BIO 316: General Ecology BIO 340: Tropical Marine Biology BIO 355: Marine Ecology |
4 |
| Evolutionary and Integrative Biology One of the following: BIO 372: Comparative Anatomy BIO 373: Marine Invertebrate Zoology BIO 377: Entomology and Arachnology BIO 380: Comparative Animal Physiology BIO 410: Evolution |
4 |
| Cellular and Molecular Biology One of the following: BIO 420: Cell and Molecular Biology BIO 482: Microbiology |
4 |
| Experiential Learning One of the following: BIO 470: Internship in the Natural Sciences* BIO 489: Research of the Natural Sciences* |
4 |
| Two BIO electives at the 300/400 level (excluding BIO 475) |
8 |
| CHEM 120: Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| One of the following: CHEM 200: Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 210: Analytical Chemistry CHEM 221: Organic Chemistry CHEM 270: Environmental Chemistry |
4 |
| Total Hours Required | 48 |
| *The MFAT exam is required as a part of the BIO 470 and 489 courses. Students not majoring in Biology who intend to go to medical or other professional school requiring 2 introductory labs MUST take BIO 132 and 200 to satisfy this requirement. |
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Biology (B.S.)*
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| BIO 130: Principles of Biology I: Ecology & Evolution | 4 |
| BIO 132: Principles of Biology II: Cell Biology & Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 200: Principles of Biology III: The Diversity of Life | 4 |
| BIO 288: Genetics | 4 |
| Ecological and Environmental Biology One of the following: BIO 316: General Ecology BIO 340: Tropical Marine Biology BIO 355: Marine Ecology |
4 |
| Evolutionary and Integrative Biology One of the following: BIO 372: Comparative Anatomy BIO 373: Marine Invertebrate Zoology BIO 377: Entomology and Arachnology BIO 380: Comparative Animal Physiology BIO 410: Evolution |
4 |
| Cellular and Molecular Biology One of the following: BIO 420: Cell and Molecular Biology BIO 482: Microbiology |
4 |
| Experiential Learning One of the following: BIO 470: Internship in the Natural Sciences* BIO 489: Research of the Natural Sciences* |
4 |
| Two BIO electives at the 300/400 level (excluding BIO 460 and 475) |
8 |
| CHEM 120: Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
CHEM 200: Inorganic Chemistry |
4 |
| CHEM 221: Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 222: Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Two of the following: CHEM 210: Analytical Chemistry CHEM 330: Biochemistry EES 270: Environmental Chemistry EES 300: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems EES 450: Biogeochemistry MATH 171: Calculus I MATH 172: Calculus II PHYS 221: University Physics I PHYS 222: University Physics II |
8 |
| Total Hours Required | 64 |
| *The MFAT exam is required as a part of the BIO 470 and 489 courses. Students not majoring in Biology who intend to go to medical or other professional school requiring 2 introductory labs MUST take BIO 132 and 200 to satisfy this requirement. |
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Minor Requirements
Students not majoring in Biology who intend to go to medical or other professional school requiring 2 introductory labs MUST take BIO 132 and 200 to satisfy this requirement.
Biology
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| BIO 130 Principles of Biology I: Ecology & Evolution | 4 |
| BIO 132 Principles of Biology II: Cell Biology & Genetics | 4 |
| BIO Elective at 200 level or higher (excluding BIO 475) | 4 |
| Two BIO electives at the 300/400 level (excluding BIO 475) | 8 |
| Total Hours Required | 20 |
Marine Science
The minor in Marine Science offers students the opportunity to study our ocean environments in an interdisciplinary manner, including physical, chemical, and biological oceanography. The Marine Science minor pairs well with a wide range of major programs, to provide a more in-depth exploration of aquatic habitats. Students in this program will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the biodiversity beneath the seas, and the physical and chemical interactions that impact ocean systems.
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| EES 200: Oceanography | 4 |
| BIO 355: Marine Ecology | 4 |
| Three of the following: BIO 340: Tropical Marine Biology BIO 354: Marine Invertebrate Evolution BIO 373: Marine Invertebrate Zoology BIO/EES 489: Research of the Natural Sciences* EES 300: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems EES 340: Climatology EES 450: Biogeochemistry |
12 |
| Total Hours Required | 20 |
*Course requires approval from the department chair of either Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences to ensure marine science related content. |
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