Bachelor of Science in Biology The biology major is a flexible program designed to tailor fit to the career goals of each biology student. After completing the biology core requirements, students are able to select from a wide variety of science electives to prepare for any profession in the biological sciences. Opportunities for research with faculty, independent study, and off-site internships further strengthen each student’s degree and resume. The bachelor of science degree in biology is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog.
Biology Core | 29 cr | | BIO1011 | Principles of Biology I | 4 | | BIO1012 | Principles of Biology II | 4 | | BIO2113 | Principles of Biology III | 4 | | BIO3246 | Genetics | 5 | | BIO3835 | Career Competencies Seminar | 1 | | BIO4835 | Senior Seminar [WCE, OCE] | 2 | | CHE1021 | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 | | CHE3101 | Organic Chemistry I & Lab | 5 | Biology Electives selected from the following | 23 cr | | BIO1025 | Medical Terminology | 2 | | BIO2115 | Plant Biology | 4 | | BIO2116 | Animal Biology | 4 | | BIO3145 | Microbiology | 4 | | BIO3157 | Human Anatomy | 4 | | BIO3158 | Human Physiology | 4 | | BIO3159 | Pathophysiology | 3 | | BIO3175 | Ecology | 4 | | BIO3231 | Biochemistry I | 5 | | BIO3232 | Biochemistry II | 4 | | BIO3236 | Immunology | 4 | | BIO3276 | Field Biology | 4 | | BIO3348 | Cell Biology | 5 | | BIO380_ | Topics in Biology | 2–4 | | BIO4355 | Developmental Biology | 4 | | BIO4539 | Biotechnology Lab | 2 | | BIO4841–4 | Research | 1–2 each | | BIO4995 | Biology Internship | 1–4 | | ASIxxxx | AuSable Courses | | Limit of 4 courses from the following:
CHE prefix (excluding CHE1006), PHY prefix, MAT2055 or higher; MAT2121 cannot be applied if MAT2025 is taken in core curriculum. | Note: WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites. | 
