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Nov 04, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology Major - Bachelor of Science
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(55-75 credits)
Degree Map
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.
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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 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 Degree Map Healthcare Professionals Concentration:
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 - BIO 412 - Pathophysiology 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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