Department of Biology
BS in Biology
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology provides students with comprehensive training that spans the spectrum of disciplines, including molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and field biology.
Graduates are well-prepared for entry into graduate school (M.S. & Ph.D. programs), as well as for careers in field biology, biomedical research laboratories, and biotechnology.
Curriculum:
In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology requires the following courses:
BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
BIOL 112 Principles of Zoology
BIOL 213 Principles of Botany
BIOL 306 Ecology
BIOL 312 Genetics
BIOL 401 Cell Biology
BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
BIOL 499 Senior Forum
CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
Plus 16 hours of approved 300 or 400-level biology electives
