
The curriculum in biology is balanced between the scientific preparation to enter such fields as wildlife biology, environmental science, medicine, teaching and postgraduate work in biology as well as the liberal arts preparation of scientifically literate members of society who have the knowledge to contribute and compete in a rapidly changing world. The biology program offers students an opportunity to gain an appreciation of the biological world, to develop an inquisitive nature and to think scientifically.
The major orientation of the biology program is towards an organismal and ecological approach to the life sciences, emphasizing ecological and evolutionary plant and animal interrelationships. The course work is designed to provide a broad training in most aspects of modern biology and will prepare students for almost any advanced specialty discipline.
Bachelor of Science - Biology
| Courses |
Hours |
| General Education |
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| English 1301, 1302 |
6 sch |
| English Literature |
3 sch |
| Additional English |
3 sch |
| U.S. History - HIST 1301, 1302 |
6 sch |
| U.S. Government - GOVT 2301, 2302 |
6 sch |
| Mathematics - MATH 1314 (College Algebra or Higher), MATH 1316, 2312 |
6 sch |
| Statistics - MTH 3302 |
3 sch |
| Speech, Communications |
3 sch |
| Fine Arts - Music, Theater |
3 sch |
| Social Science - Anthropology, Geography, Psychology, Sociology |
3 sch |
| Laboratory Science - BIOL 1411(General Botany) BIOL 1413(General Zoology) CHEM I and II with labs |
16 sch |
| Computer Science |
3 sch |
| Multicultural Course - HST 3302, HST 3308, HST 3313 or SPN 3320 |
3 sch |
| Physical Education |
2 sch |
| Total |
66 sch |
|
Major
8 sch from BIOL 2401,2402,2406,2410,2421
18-20 sch from BIOL 3302,3307,3401,3402,3406,3407,4402,4403,4404,4409,4415
Required -BIOL 3306,4301
|
32-34 sch |
| Minor- Choose from Criminal Justice, English, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Spanish- Required 9 Advanced Hours |
18 sch |
| Electives |
2-4 sch |
| Total Hours |
120 sch |
Additional Requirements: 1. Minimum of 120sch for degree 2. Minimum of 33sch in residence 3. Minium of 39sch advanced
Teacher Certification for Biology Major
Listed are the required courses needed for teacher certification. The courses can be used to complete the 120 sch degree in Biology. Please contact the Education Department for admissions into the teacher education program.
EDUC 3300 ENGL 3312
EDUC 3302 HST 3313
EDUC 3305
EDUC 4312
EDUC 4314
EDUC 4605
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