Department of Biology
Genetics Emphasis
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology provides students with comprehensive training that spans the spectrum of biological disciplines from molecular through field biology.
The Genetics Emphasis provides additional training in genetics, including a significant laboratory research project.
Graduates are well-prepared for entry into graduate school (M.S. & Ph.D. programs), as well as for careers in genetics & biotechnology laboratories.
Curriculum:
In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology with an Emphasis in Genetics requires the following courses:
BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
BIOL 112 Principles of Zoology
BIOL 213 Principles of Botany
BIOL 301 Biochemistry
BIOL 306 Ecology
BIOL 307 Animal Development
BIOL 312 Genetics
BIOL 401 Cell Biology
BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
BIOL 412 Genetics Research
BIOL 498 Senior Seminar in Genetics
BIOL 499 Senior Forum
CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
PHYS 201 - 202 Introductory Physics
Plus 8 hours of approved 300 or 400-level biology electives
