Biology, B.S. Major
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) curriculum is broader in basic sciences and allows the student ample opportunity to explore advanced areas in biology.
Requirements
The program consists of a minimum of 12 courses and 8 collateral courses:
Biology Course Areas:
One course at the 200-level in each of the three course areas noted below; two 300-level courses, one in each of two different course areas noted below; and five 200-level or higher electives. CM 151 may be taken as one of the electives. GEOL 320 may be taken as a 200 level EEB course and CHEM 351 may be taken as a 200 level GCMB course.
Genetics/Cellular/Molecular Biology (GCMB):
Physiology/Organismal Biology (POB):
Ecology/Evolutionary Biology (EEB):
BIOL 401-404, BIOL 495-496: No more than a total of four courses may be counted toward the course requirements.
The sequence MATH 161/MATH 162/MATH 186 or MATH 165/MATH 166/MATH 186 is recommended for B.S. majors planning graduate work and careers in quantitative fields or in medicine.
In unusual circumstances PSYC 120 may substitute for MATH 186 with the approval of the department head.
Candidates for the B.S. degree in Biology may elect a minor program in addition to their major. The requirements for a minor are the same as the College requirements.
Candidates must also complete the Common Course of Study.