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2007-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Biology, Ecology and Evolution Specialization (B.A., B.S.)


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54 MAJOR HOURS, 128 DEGREE HOURS

Departmental Requirements (38 hours)


All Students complete the Principles sequence (BIOL 161, 162, 163, 164) during their initial four semesters. Students who choose to pursue a major in Biology after completing the BIOL 101/103 sequence (non-science major’s courses) will be required to complete at least two of the Principles courses listed below.

Additional Requirements


  • 1 course from Evolution Group 3cr
  • 3 courses from Ecology/Environmental Science/Diversity Groups 9cr
  • Topical Senior Seminar 1cr
  • Other Biology Electives 6+cr

Note


Biology Course Groups for classification of courses within biological topics. Courses must include at least one from the Ecology Group and one from the Diversity Group. Above must also include a Botany course, a Zoology course, a writing course, and two lab courses, at least one of which must be from the Ecology or Diversity Groups.

Four-year Plan


The following is an example of a four-year plan. Students may have individual reasons for changing the order of the following curriculum. Students must consult with their academic advisors before completing their schedules.

FIRST YEAR


SECOND YEAR


First Semester 16-19 hours


  • Advanced Composition 3cr
  • Electives 3cr
  • Information Technology Literacy 0-3cr

Second Semester 16 hours


  • Electives 3cr
  • Humanities-Fine Arts 3cr
  • Oral Communication 3cr
  • Social Sciences 3cr

THIRD YEAR


First Semester 15 hours


  • Courses for Biology Specialization 6cr
  • Humanities-Fine Arts 3cr
  • Humanities-Fine Arts/Electives 3cr
  • Social Sciences 3cr

 

Second Semester 16 hours


  • Courses for Biology Specialization 3cr
  • Humanities-Fine Arts/Elective 6cr
  • IdEA Foundation 3cr

 

FOURTH YEAR


First Semester 17 hours


  • Courses for Biology Specialization 3cr
  • Humanities-Fine Arts/Elective 6cr
  • IdEA Capstone 3cr
  • Senior Seminar 1cr

Second Semester 17 hours


  • Courses for Biology Specialization 6cr
  • Electives 8cr
  • Social Sciences 3cr

Special Ways of Obtaining Credit


Following the procedures in the Registrar’s Office, students may receive up to 8 credit hours (but no grade) that count toward the Biology major or minor, and toward the fulfillment of the natural sciences requirement (B.A. or B.S.) and the 128 credit hour requirement. Credit is acceptable for Medical Technology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, etc. Credits earned through the CLEP test may substitute for credits toward the major and as a prerequisite for more advanced courses in biology. For those students submitting a score of at least 3 in Advanced Placement, College Board, 4-8 credit hours of Biology will be assigned in accordance with BOR policy.

Students may count up to 6 credit hours from upper-division BIOC and MICR courses toward the Biology major. Students majoring in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, or Medical Technology only: Seven credit hours from selected ANAT, PHGY, or MICR courses may be credited toward the Biology major or minor.

BIOLOGY COURSE GROUP LISTINGS


Note


* = Lab Course
†= Writing Course
B= Botany Course
Z = Zoology Course

 

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