Biology — Biological Health Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Department: Biological Sciences
School: School of Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 006
Specified General Education requirements: BIOL 1404 Principles of Biology I and CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I. Both must be passed with a grade of C or higher before a student may take further major courses in Biology.
General Education Requirements (44 Semester Hours)
| Area | Hours | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | 9 | ENG 1113 and ENG 1213; COMM 1233 or 2213 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 12 | POSC 1513; HIST 1513 or 1523; ECON 2113/GEOG 2723/HIST 3513/SOC 1113; KIN 1113 or PSY 1113 |
| Science and Mathematics | 14 | BIOL 1404; CHEM 1315; Math options; BIM 1553 or CIS 1003 |
| Humanities | 9 | Humanities/Philosophy/Lit; Fine Arts; Foreign Language |
Major Requirements: Biology (40 Semester Hours)
Core (13 Semester Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 3404 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 3414 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 3814 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 4951 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
Biological Health Sciences (16 Semester Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1504 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 2114 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3614 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3624 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
Plus electives in Biological Sciences (BIOL, BOT, FWS, and/or ZOOL) to complete the 40 semester hour total. Note: BIOL 1143 Medical Terminology and BIOL 1133 Basic Nutrition may not be used as electives. The major must include 20 semester hours of upper-division courses.
Required Program Support Courses
CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II; plus one of the following: STAT 2153 Statistical Methods, or three to five hours of mathematics above MATH 1543 with approval of advisor.
Note: For students planning to attend a graduate or health professional school, the following additional courses are highly recommended: CHEM 3053, CHEM 3062, CHEM 3153, CHEM 3162, CHEM 4115, PHYS 1114, PHYS 1214, MATH 2215, MATH 2315. Students should contact the graduate or health professional schools to which they plan to apply for specific requirements.
Total Hours Required: approximately 124