B.A. in Biology

Requirements (44-45 credits)

Core Requirements (33 credits)

BIO111Fundamentals of Biology I

4

BIO113Fundamentals of Biology II

4

BIO209Microbiology

4

BIO251Cellular Biology

4

BIO303Genetics

4

BIO431Senior Seminar

1

BIO---
300-Level Elective

4

BIO---
300/400-Level Elective

4

BIO---
400-Level Elective

4

A grade of C+ or better is required for BIO111, BIO113

BIO 300-Level Elective, BIO 300/400 Level Elective, BIO 400-Level Elective: Research and non-major courses cannot be used to fulfill Requirements for the major.

Related Requirements

CHEM151General Chemistry I

4

CHEM153General Chemistry II

4

MATH119Elementary Statistics

4

Capstone Requirement

For the capstone experience, an exam is given in two parts on two separate dates. The first day of the exam includes objective multiple-choice questions covering Fundamentals of Biology I and II, Microbiology, and Cellular Biology. In addition, a separate exam section covers basic solution calculations. The second day consists of essay questions in upper level elective courses specific to the B.A. program.