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Biology Major - Bachelor of Science

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(55-75 credits)

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Learning Outcomes  

The biology major trains students in the fundamental concepts and laboratory techniques of the biological sciences across a wide range of areas of emphasis; these, in turn, allow students to pursue a wide range of careers. Biology majors also receive practical training in field and laboratory biology, which also prepares them for academic, industrial, and governmental careers.

Required Biology Courses (20 Credits):

Required Courses Outside Biology (19-24 Credits):

Paths:

Students interested in Health professions such as pre-med, -dental, -physician assistant, -physical therapy, and -veterinarian should select the Health Care Professions Concentration path rather than the elective path.

Elective Path (28 - 31 credits):

Healthcare Professionals Concentration Path (16-17 credits):

Notes:

Because some physical science courses are prerequisites for the required courses in the biology degree program, a biology major can complete a chemistry minor with a minimum of 7 additional credit hours.

Degree Map Elective Path

The degree map is below

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

Fall 4th Year

  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Foundational Studies:   UDIE | Credits/Units 3
  • Foundational Studies: Ethics & Social Responsibility | 3 Credits
  • 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 2

    14 Credits

Spring 4th Year

  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Upper Level Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Foundational Studies:   HIP | Credits/Units 3
  • Foundational Studies: ​  Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3
  • Foundational Studies:​  History | Credits/Units 3

   15 Credits

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/biology 

Degree Map Healthcare Professionals Concentration:

Fall 1st year

Spring 1st year

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

Fall 4th Year

  • Major Elective  3 credits
  • Upper Level Elective 3 credits
  • Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility 3 credits
  • Foundational Studies:  Upper Division Integrative Elective 3 credits

  • 15 credits total

  • 3 Credits

Spring 4th year

  • Major Elective 3 Credits
  • Upper level Elective 3 Credits
  • Foundational Studies: History 3 Credits
  • Foundational Studies: HIP 3 Credits
  • Foundational Studies: Fine & Performing Arts 3 Credits

15 Credits

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