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Nov 24, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology (B.S.)
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50-62 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours
Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .
Required Coursework:
All students must complete 40 credit hours of Biology coursework for the major, including the Biology core (10 crs) and a Specialization that includes 30 upper-level (300 or above) BIOL credit hours, as stipulated below. No more than 1 credit hour of BIOL 494 Internship and 3 credit hours of BIOL 498 Undergraduate Research may be counted towards the requirement for the major. In addition, students must complete the nondepartmental requirements that pertain to their chosen Specialization.
- Biology core courses 10 crs
- Specialization (required of all students) 30 crs
- Nondepartmental requirements 10-22 crs
Biology Core Requirements (10 hours)
All students complete the General Biology sequence (BIOL 151, 151L, 153, 153L), usually during their initial two semesters. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in the General Biology sequence in order to enroll in upper-level Biology courses. Students who choose to pursue a major in Biology after completing the BIOL 101/103 sequence (non-science major’s courses) should see the Biology Chair for advising.
SPECIALIZATION: CONSERVATION & BIODIVERSITY (30 hours)
Note:
Botany Course: All students must complete one designated botany course.
Lab Courses: All students must complete three upper-level Biology Lab courses (in addition to BIOL 311L).
BIOL 473 is required for students in this specialization and, therefore, may not be counted as a Conservation & Biodiversity distribution requirement as well.
Nondepartmental Requirements for Conservation & Biodiversity Specialization (10-14 hours)
Non-Departmental requirements may also be applied toward a minor or second major.
Complete one course and its corresponding lab (4 credit hours) from the list below: - CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
In addition, complete one course and its corresponding lab, if applicable (3-5 credit hours total) from the list below: - CHEM 110 - Chemistry and the Environment
- CHEM 110L - Chemistry and the Environment Laboratory
- CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 116 - Honors Principles of Chemistry [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 116L - Honors Principles of Chemistry Laboratory [SGR #6, HSDC]
- ESCI 101 - Dynamic Earth [SGR #6, HSDC]
- ESCI 101L - Dynamic Earth Laboratory [SGR #6, HSDC]
- ESCI 103 - Earth and Life Through Time [SGR #6, HSDC]
- ESCI 103L - Earth and Life Through Time Laboratory [SGR #6, HSDC]
- ESCI 425 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
- PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- PHYS 211 - University Physics I (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
Complete one Math course and its corresponding lab, if applicable, (3-5 credit hours total) from the list below: - MATH 114 - College Algebra (C) [SGR #5, HSDC]
- MATH 115 - Precalculus (C) [SGR #5, HSDC]
- MATH 120 - Trigonometry (C) [SGR #5, HSDC]
- MATH 121 - Survey of Calculus (C) [SGR #5, HSDC]
- MATH 123 - Calculus I (C) [SGR #5, HSDC] (5 credits required)
- MATH 125 - Calculus II (C) [SGR #5, HSDC]
SPECIALIZATION: PHYSIOLOGY, CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (30 hours)
Note:
If BIOL 473 is taken as a required Specialization course, it does not fulfill a Biodiversity Course distribution option.
All students in the Physiology, Cell & Molecular Biology Specialization must complete the following distribution requirements:
Botany Course: All students must complete one designated botany course.
Lab Courses: All students must complete at least three upper-level Biology Lab courses.
Nondepartmental Requirements for Physiology, Cell & Molecular Biology Specialization (18-22 hours)
Complete one of the following introductory course sequences (8 hours)
Complete one Math course and its corresponding lab, if applicable, (3-5 credit hours total) from the list below:
Complete one of the following advanced course sequences (7-9 hours)
SPECIALIZATION: HUMAN DYNAMICS (30 hours)
Note: Students must still complete a minor to satisfy the B.S. degree requirements (even if they are in the 3+3 program with USD Doctoral Physical Therapy).
Non-Departmental Requirements for Human Dynamics Specialization (17 hours)
Non-Departmental requirements may also be applied toward a minor or second major.
Conservation & Biodiversity Course Group
Physiology, Cell & Molecular Course Group
Course Designation Key
B= Botany Course
L =Lab Course
Capstone Course Group
Any 498 course used for a capstone must have a semi-independent research component, including experimental design, data analysis, and presentation and be approved by the Biology department chair or designee.
Some capstone courses may also be used for distribution credit for other course groups or to fulfill Lab course requirements.
Four-Year Program Guides and Costs
USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.
Related programs:
State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live
If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.
State Authorization
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