Biology Major, B.S.

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The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.S. in Biology. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the General Education Curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study. Students must complete the following:

General Education Curriculum:

(See General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees )

Major Courses:

(grade of C or better required)

Additional Requirements:

(no more than 8 hours of D in the following courses)

PSC 111 - General Chemistry I
PSC 111L - General Chemistry Laboratory
PSC 112 - General Chemistry II
PSC 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
One sequence from:
PSC 211 - Organic Chemistry I
PSC 211L - Organic Chemistry Lab I
PSC 212 - Organic Chemistry II
PSC 212L - Organic Chemistry Lab II
Or
PSP 211 - General Physics with lab
PSP 212 - General Physics with lab
Or
PSP 213 - General Physics (Calculus Based) with lab
PSP 214 - General Physics (Calculus Based) with lab
(Note: Both Organic Chemistry and Physics are highly recommended and are required for many health-related professional programs.)
MA 113 - College Algebra or higher (six semester hours)
SM 100 - Science/Mathematics Seminar (Students are required to pass four semesters of SM 100, except for transfer students entering with 60 or more transfer hours who are required to pass three semesters of SM 100.)
Computer Applications Course (3 semester hours)
2.0 Major GPA required

2.0 Departmental GPA required

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Biology Major, B.S.

General Education Curriculum:

Major Courses:

Additional Requirements:

Total Hours Required for a B.S. in Biology: 124 Semester Hours