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B.S. in Biology

Overview

The Bachelor of Science degree in biology is designed for students who want a more intensive background in the sciences. It is especially tailored for students who aspire for graduate studies in biology or a related field, or who wish to enter medical, dental, or veterinary school. The Bachelor of Science degree in biology differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree in biology in that it requires additional courses in physics, mathematics, and a senior capstone.

Students must complete Principles of Biology for Science Majors I and II (BIO 107, 108) 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 Courses62
Free Elective Courses7
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 physics courses 8 credits

PHY 151Physics I

3
PHY 152Physics II

3
PHY 153Physics I Laboratory

1
PHY 154Physics II Laboratory

1

Required mathematics course 9 credits

MAT 130Precalculus

3
MAT 150Calculus I

3
MAT 211Biostatistics

3

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

Elective biology courses 18 credits

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

BIO 106/PST 102Medical 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 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
CHE521GPharmacology Laboratory

1
DAS 532U/PST 382Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

3
PHS 101/PST 390Foundations 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