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

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.

• BIOL 161 - Principles of Genetics & Evolution
• BIOL 162 - Principles of Organismal Diversity & Ecology
• BIOL 163 - Principles of Cellular & Molecular Biology
• BIOL 164 - Principles of Organismal Physiology

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

• BIOL 420 - Introduction to Biostatistics & Computational Biology

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.

Nondepartmental Requirements (16 hours)

• CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (C)
• CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II (C)

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.

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.