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Undergraduate
Requirements
The Department of Biological
Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The
department has specialized courses in three major divisions: Molecular
Biology and Microbiology, Physiology and Anatomy, and Evolution and
Ecology. Courses are designed to prepare students for a wide variety of
fields and future careers including dentistry, conservation ecology,
health-science related careers, environmental sciences, medicine,
veterinary medicine, microbiology, physical therapy, molecular biology,
biomedical research and biotechnology. Suggested programs and course
sequences suitable to these fields are available in the department
office. Career advisement is also available from departmental faculty
concerning course selection appropriate for a specific discipline.
Requirements for the
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences
The Bachelor of Science degree
is recommended for those students who wish to pursue careers in the
Biological Sciences. The B.S. degree in Biology requires a minimum of
35 semester hours from within the Department of Biological Sciences.
Departmental courses at the 1000 level are not applicable to the
Bachelor of Science degree.
All
Biological Sciences majors must take the following courses:
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General
Biology: Molecules and Cells (BIOL 2601) and General Biology: Organisms
and Ecology (BIOL 2602). These courses are prerequisites for all
Biology core courses.
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8 s. h.
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2
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Core
Courses: Students must select a minimum of one course from two of the
following groups. Students may select additional core courses provided
the requirement for core courses in two different groups is fulfilled.
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7 - 9 s. h.
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Group A
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Cell
Biology: Fine Structure(BIOL 3711) 3 s. h. or Genetics (BIOL
3721) 3s. h.
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Group B
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Human
Physiology (BIOL 3730) 5 s. h.
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Group C
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Plant
Diversity (BIOL 3740) 4 s. h. or Animal Diversity (BIOL
3741) 4s. h.
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3
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An
additional 18-20semester hours of Biology courses must be taken at the
3000-5000 level. A minimum of two of these courses must have a
laboratory component. All upper division Biology courses require
selected core courses as prerequisites.
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18-20 s.h.
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4
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Senior
Biology Capstone Experience (BIOL 4865) is required for all senior
level majors in the Biological Sciences.
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2 s. h.
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Additional requirements for
the B.S. degree in Biological Sciences:
- Chemistry:
General Chemistry I and II, with labs (CHEM 1515, 1516)
Organic Chemistry I and II, with labs (CHEM 3719, 3720)
Biochemistry (CHEM 3785) is recommended
- Physics:
Fundamentals of Physics I and II, with labs (PHYS 1501, 1502)
- Math:
Applied Calculus (MATH 1570) or Calculus I (MATH 1571)
Statistical Methods (STAT 3717)
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biological Sciences
The Bachelor of Arts degree is
recommended only for those students who plan careers in business,
secondary education, or technical support careers that relate to the
Biological Sciences. The B.A. degree in Biology requires a minimum of
30 semester hours from within the Department of Biological Sciences.
Departmental courses at the 1000 level are not applicable to the
Bachelor of Science degree.
All
Biological Sciences majors must take the following courses:
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1
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General
Biology: Molecules and Cells (BIOL 2601) and General Biology: Organisms
and Ecology (BIOL 2602). These courses are prerequisites for all
Biology core courses.
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8 s. h.
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2
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Core
Courses: Students must select a minimum of one course from two of the
following groups. Students may select additional core courses provided
the requirement for core courses in two different groups is fulfilled.
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7 - 9 s. h.
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Group A
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Cell
Biology: Fine Structure(BIOL 3711) 3 s. h. or Genetics (BIOL
3721) 3s. h.
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Group B
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Human
Physiology (BIOL 3730) 5 s. h.
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Group C
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Plant
Diversity (BIOL 3740) 4 s. h. or Animal Diversity (BIOL
3741) 4s. h.
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3
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An
additional 13-15semester hours of Biology courses must be taken at the
3000-5000 level. A minimum of one of these courses must have a
laboratory component. All upper division Biology courses require
selected core courses as prerequisites.
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13-15 s. h.
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4
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Senior
Biology Capstone Experience (BIOL 4865) is required for all senior
level majors in the Biological Sciences.
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2 s. h.
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Additional requirements for
the B.A. degree in Biological Sciences:
- Chemistry:
General Chemistry I and II, with labs (CHEM 1515, 1516)
Recommended courses for the B.A. degree in
Biological Sciences:
Organic Chemistry I and II (CHEM 3719, 3720)
Fundamentals of Physics I and II, with labs
(PHYS 1501, 1502)
Introductory Statistics (STAT 2601)
Requirements for a Minor in Biological
Sciences
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1. Both
of the following courses are required:
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BIOL 2601
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General
Biology: Molecules and Cells
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4 s. h.
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BIOL 2602
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General
Biology: Organisms and Ecology
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4 s.h.
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2. One
of the following Core Courses is required:
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BIOL 3711
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Cell
Biology: Fine Structure
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3 s.h.
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BIOL 3721
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Genetics
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3 s.h.
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BIOL 3730
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Human
Physiology
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5 s.h.
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BIOL 3740
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Plant
Diversity
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4 s.h.
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BIOL 3741
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Animal
Diversity
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4 s.h.
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3. At
least one 4800-5800 course (with a laboratory) is required.
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4. At least one additional course at the
3700-5800 level is required. Any 3700-5800 course may be taken,
including a second core course.
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5. A
minimum total of 18 s.h.
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Requirements
for a Life Sciences (7-12) Adolescent
License (56 s.h. required)
1.
All of the following courses are required:
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Catalog No.
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Course
Title
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Semester Hours
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BIOL 2601
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General
Biology: Molecules and Cells
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4 s. h.
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BIOL 2602
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General
Biology: Organisms and Ecology
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4 s. h.
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BIOL 3702
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Microbiology
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4 s. h.
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BIOL 3721
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Genetics
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3 s. h.
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BIOL 3730
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Human
Physiology
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5 s. h.
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BIOL 3741
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Animal
Diversity
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4 s. h.
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BIOL 3762
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Field
Botany
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4 s. h.
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BIOL 3780
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Evolutionary
Ecology
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5 s. h.
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BIOL 4890
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Molecular
Genetics
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3 s. h.
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BIOL 4890L
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Molecular
Genetics Lab
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1 s. h.
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2. Choose from the following:
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Catalog No.
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Course
Title
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Semester Hours
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MATH 1548
MATH 1549
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College
Business Math 1 and
College
Business Math 2
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3 s. h.
3 s.h.
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OR
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MATH 1570
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Applied
Calculus 1
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4 s. h.
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OR
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MATH 1571
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Calculus
1
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4 s. h.
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3.
The following is required:
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Catalog No.
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Course
Title
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Semester Hours
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PSYCH 2613
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Statistical
Methods in Psychology
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2 s. h.
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4. Select 15 s.h. from the
following three areas with at least 1 course in each area:
CHEMISTRY
EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE
PHYSICS
5. A course in computer science is recommended but not required.
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