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B.A. in Biology

Overview

The B.A. degree program is designed for majors who are seeking employment in the field immediately after college or as a second major for education majors who aim to become primary or secondary school biology teachers.

Students must complete Principles of Biology for Science Majors I and II (BIO 107 and BIO 109L, BIO 108 and BIO 110L) with a grade of C or better before declaring a major in biology.

Summary of Requirements


2025-2026
Core Curriculum43
Pre-Major Courses8
Major and Related Courses50
Free Elective Courses19
TOTAL:120


Required pre-major courses 8 credits

BIO 107Principles of Biology for Science Majors I

3
BIO 108Principles of Biology for Science Majors II

3
BIO 109LPrinciples of Biology for Science Majors I - Laboratory

1
BIO 110LPrinciples of Biology for Science Majors II - Laboratory

1

Required biology courses 11 credits

BIO 211Genetics

4
BIO 241Ecology

4
STM 403Senior Capstone

3

Required chemistry courses 16 credits

CHE 107General Chemistry I

3
CHE 108General Chemistry II

3
CHE 109General Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHE 110General Chemistry Laboratory II

1
CHE 211Organic Chemistry Lecture I

3
CHE 212Organic Chemistry Lecture II

3
CHE 213Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHE 214Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

1

Required mathematics course 6 credits

MAT 130Precalculus

3
MAT 211Biostatistics

3

MAT 130: Three hours count toward the general education math requirement.

Elective biology courses 17 credits

You may choose to build your own tracks from the following electives:

BIO 106Medical Terminology

3
BIO 195Special Topics

1-5
BIO 221Microbiology

5
BIO 231Zoology

4
BIO 233Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4
BIO 242Evolution

3
BIO 243Botany

4
BIO 251Nutrition

3
BIO 295Special Topics

1-5
BIO 296Research Experience I

1-3
BIO 321Pathogenic Microbiology

5
BIO 333Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4
BIO 341Marine Biology

3
BIO 395Special Topics

1-5
BIO 396Research Experience II

1-3
BIO 404Senior Capstone II

3
BIO 411Human Genetics

3
BIO 495Special Topics

1-5
BIO 496Research Experience III

1-3
BIO 499Independent Study

1-3
CHE 240Computer Simulations in Natural Sciences

3
CHE 250Introduction to Forensic Science

4
CHE 295Special Topics

1-5
CHE 325Biochemistry: Proteins and DNA

3
CHE 326Biochemistry: Nutrients and Metabolism

3
CHE 327Biochemistry Laboratory I

1
CHE 328Biochemistry Laboratory II

1
CHE 520UPharmacology

2
CHE 521UPharmacology Laboratory

1
DAS 532UFundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

3
PHS 101Foundations of Public Health

3
Other courses in STAMP above level 200 may count for electives.

Program Outcomes

Science Literacy: Engage in the scientific process to explore questions related to real-world phenomena, including the human experience; evaluate and communicate evidence and results derived from data analysis.

Critical Thinking: Find and integrate multiple sources of scientific knowledge within and across disciplines.

Digital Awareness: Use data and technology to represent scientific knowledge fairly and appropriately.

Bilingualism: Use American Sign Language (ASL) and written English to communicate effectively with diverse audiences for a variety of purposes, following appropriate conventions.

Career Readiness: Develop skills in collaboration, advocacy, and networking.

Ethics: Demonstrate comprehension of ethics in scientific research, publication, acknowledgement of contributions, and in conducting research with human and animal subjects.

Global Citizenship: Articulate knowledge of diverse community contributions to STEM.

Wellness: Use scientific evidence for decision-making to improve the human experience.

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Biology