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Nov 21, 2024
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2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, BS (43-380) (120 hours)
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Major, Bachelor of Science Degree
The graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Apply fundamental biological principles from major areas of biology to answer questions encountered by biologists
- Use discipline-appropriate methods and instruments with accuracy, precision and safety in order to answer biological questions.
- Use the language and concepts of Biology to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 1: General Biology) (4 Year Guide)
Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 2: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology) (4 Year Guide)
Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 3: Wildlife & Natural Resource Conservation) (4 Year Guide)
Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 4: Integrative Biology, Plant Biology Emphasis) (4 Year Guide)
Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 4: Integrative Biology, Animal Biology Emphasis) (4 Year Guide)
Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 5: Biomedical/Cellular & Molecular Biology) (4 Year Guide)
Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 6: Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet) (4 Year Guide)
Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 7: Conservation Enforcement) (4 Year Guide)
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Major Requirements: 63-77 Semester Hours
Elect One of the 7 Areas: 34-48 Semester Hours
Area 1 - General Biology: 34 Semester Hours
Ecology/Wildlife Biology Electives: 4 Semester Hours
- BIOL 3709 - Dendrology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 3711 - Plant Identification (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 3712 - Field Techniques in Biology (4: 1 lecture, 3 lab)
- BIOL 4210 - Ichthyology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4221 - Mammalogy (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4223 - Ornithology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4232 - Herpetology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4312 - Entomology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4412 - Wildlife Diseases (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4709 - Plant Ecology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4710 - Limnology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4711 - Animal Ecology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4953 - Ecology Field Course (1-6)
Life Science Electives: 10 Semester Hours
Area 2 - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: 38-40 Semester Hours
Choose 2 from the Following: 8 Semester Hours
Choose from the Following: 8 Semester Hours
Area 3 - Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation: 39-41 Semester Hours
Electives from the Following: 8 Semester Hours
- BIOL 3211 - Comparative Anatomy (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 3709 - Dendrology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 3712 - Field Techniques in Biology (4: 1 lecture, 3 lab)
- BIOL 4210 - Ichthyology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4221 - Mammalogy (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4223 - Ornithology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4232 - Herpetology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4312 - Entomology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4709 - Plant Ecology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4710 - Limnology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4711 - Animal Ecology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4953 - Ecology Field Course (1-6)
Area 4 - Integrative Biology: 38-40 Semester Hours
Choose Plant Biol. or Animal Biol. Emphasis (A or B): 22-24 Semester Hours
A. Plant Biology Emphasis
Electives from the Following: 6-8 Semester Hours
B. Animal Biology Emphasis
Electives from the Following: 6-8 Semester Hours
- BIOL 3213 - Embryology of Vertebrates (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 3413 - Immunology (3)
- BIOL 3414 - Histology (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 3611 - Microbiology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4210 - Ichthyology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4221 - Mammalogy (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4223 - Ornithology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4232 - Herpetology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4311 - Parasitology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4312 - Entomology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
- BIOL 4400 - Endocrinology (2)
- BIOL 4412 - Wildlife Diseases (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4514 - Molecular Biology (3)
- BIOL 4515 - Molecular Technology (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)
- GEOS 3010 - Environmental Geology (3)
- GEOS 4220 - Geographic Information Systems I (3)
Area 5 - Biomedical/Cellular and Molecular Biology: 38 Semester Hours
Electives from the Following: 16 Semester Hours
Area 6 - Pre-Med., Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet: 45 Semester Hours
- BIOL 1111 - Plant Biology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 1112 - Animal Biology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 3511 - Genetics (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 3611 - Microbiology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
- BIOL 4002 - Life Science Senior Seminar (1)
- CHEM 3341 - Organic Chemistry I (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
- PHYS 1101 - College Physics I GE (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
- BIOL 3211 - Comparative Anatomy (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
AND - BIOL 3431 - Animal Physiology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
OR - BIOL 3401 - Human Anatomy (3: 1 lecture, 2 lab)
AND - BIOL 3402 - Human Physiology (5: 4 lecture, 1 lab)
Electives from the Following: 12 Semester Hours
Area 7 - Conservation Enforcement: 48-49 Semester Hours
Electives from the Following: 4 Semester Hours
Elective from the Following: 3-4 Semester Hours
General Education Requirements: 26-35 Semester Hours
All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements for full listing of requirements. The following general education classes are either required or listed as a major option elective by this major:
Free Electives: 15-21 Semester Hours
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22 Sem. Hours |
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16-21 Sem. Hours |
| Area 3: |
15-20 Sem. Hours |
| Area 4: |
19-21 Sem. Hours |
| Area 5: |
21 Sem. Hours |
| Area 6: |
15 Sem. Hours |
| Area 7: |
17-18 Sem. Hours |
Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours
10 Competency 10 course
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