Department of Biology
Pre-Optometry Program
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 Pre-Optometry Program includes additional coursework that prepares graduates for admission to schools of Optometry.
Curriculum:
In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology, Pre-Optometry Program 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 308 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL 311 Animal Physiology
BIOL 312 Genetics
BIOL 401 Cell Biology
BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
BIOL 421 General Microbiology
BIOL 422 Immunology
BIOL 499 Senior Forum
CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
PHYS 201 - 202 Introductory Physics, or
PHYS 211 - 212 General Physics
