Biology Major - Bachelor of Arts

(47 - 55 Credits)

The Bachelor of Arts in Biology 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. BA majors also receive practical training in field and laboratory biology, which also prepares them for teaching, industrial and governmental careers.

Required Biology (28 credits)

BIO 101 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credits
BIO 101L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 102 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credits
BIO 102L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 210 - Fundamentals of Molecular Biology 3 Credits
BIO 210L - Fundamentals of Molecular Biology Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 330 - General Physiology 3 Credits
BIO 330L - General Physiology Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 350 - Ecology and Evolution 3 Credits
BIO 350L - Laboratory in Ecology and Evolution 1 Credits
BIO 374 - Cellular and Microbial Biology 3 Credits
BIO 374L - Cellular and Microbial Biology Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 380 - Genetics 3 Credits
BIO 380L - Genetics Laboratory 1 Credits

Required Courses outside of Biology (7-12 credits):

CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits
Choose one of the following:
BIO 485 - Introduction to Biometry 3 Credits
And
MATH 116 - PreCalculus 4 Credits or appropriate placement score
or
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
or
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits

Electives: (12-15 credits):

Students majoring in Science Education may count SCED 398L towards the 12 credits of electives.

Select 12 credits from any 3/400 Biology courses or CHEM 431 and CHEM 431L or CHEM 432

Select 9 credits from any 3/400 Biology courses or CHEM 431 and CHEM 431L or CHEM 432

And complete the following:

BIO 231L - Human Anatomy Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy 2 Credits
BIO 241 - Human Physiology 2 Credits
BIO 241L - Human Physiology Laboratory 1 Credits

Degree Map

Biology BA Degree Map

Fall 1st Year

BIO 101 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credits
BIO 101L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 Credits
CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: Freshman Comp (ENG 101) 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Quantitative Literacy 3 Credits

14 Credits

Spring 1st Year

BIO 102 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credits
BIO 102L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 Credits
MATH 116 - PreCalculus 4 Credits or Elective
Foundational Studies: Freshman Comp (ENG 105) 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication

13-14 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

BIO 210 - Fundamentals of Molecular Biology 3 Credits
BIO 210L - Fundamentals of Molecular Biology Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 485 - Introduction to Biometry 3 Credits
or
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
or
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: History 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

BIO 330 - General Physiology 3 Credits
BIO 330L - General Physiology Laboratory 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: GPCD 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Health 3 Credits
Major Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

16 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

BIO 350 - Ecology and Evolution 3 Credits
BIO 350L - Laboratory in Ecology and Evolution 1 Credits
BIO 380 - Genetics 3 Credits
BIO 380L - Genetics Laboratory 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 1 Credit

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

BIO 374 - Cellular and Microbial Biology 3 Credits
BIO 374L - Cellular and Microbial Biology Laboratory 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies 3 Credits
Major Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

16 Credits

Fall 4th Year

Major Elective 3 Credits
Major Elective 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

Major Elective 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Fine & Performing Arts 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: HIP 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

15 Credits