Biology, B.A.
Requirements for a Major in Biology, B.A.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thirty semester hours including the following: 1 | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 1305 & BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
| or BIO 1405 | Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts I | |
| BIO 1306 & BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
| or BIO 1406 | Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts II | |
| BIO 2306 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 3303 | Ecology | 3 |
| BIO 3342 | Molecular Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO 4001 | Achievement Test | 0 |
| Thirteen semester hours of 3000-4000 level BIO courses 3 | 13 | |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Required Courses in Other Fields 2 | ||
| CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| CHE 1302 & CHE 1102 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 3331 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PHY 1408 | General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I | 4 |
| or PHY 1420 | General Physics I | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
- 1
A grade of “C” or better in all biology courses used in the major and a GPA of 2.0 or higher on all BIO courses completed.
- 2
A grade of “C” or better in all courses required in other fields.
- 3
A maximum of 6 hours total of any combination of BIO 3V90/3V9R/4V90/4V9R may be used for elective credit.
- 4
A maximum of 2 credit hours of BIO 3111 may be used towards major.