2009-2011 Undergraduate Catalog
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Department of Biological and Physical Sciences (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science Degree
Major in Biology

  Credits
Academic Foundations Requirements
The following Academic Foundations courses also satisfy requirements in the major:  BIOL 178, BIOL 188, CHMY 141, M 171, and STAT 216.  Students should consult with an academic advisor before registering for Academic Foundations courses in order to minimize the number of courses needed to satisfy the requirements of the major.
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Biology Requirements
*BIOL 178 Principles of Biology 3
*BIOL 188 Principles of Biology Lab 1
BIOL 179 Biodiversity 3
BIOL 189 Biodiversity Lab 1
BIOL 263 Introduction to Cell Biology 3
BIOL 273 Introduction to Cell Biology Lab 1
BIOL 353 Genetics 3
BIOL 354 Genetics Lab 1
BIOL 355 Ecology and Evolution 3
BIOL 356 Ecology and Evolution Lab 1
BIOL/CHEM 361 Biochemistry 3
BIOL/CHEM 371 Biochemistry Lab 1
BIOL 363 Molecular Biology 3
BIOL 373 Molecular Biology Lab 1
BIOL 495 Biological Research 2
BIOL 498 Capstone Seminar 1
Unrestricted Biology electives
Selected in consultation with advisor.  At least 7 credits should be in upper division courses.
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Biology Total 42
 
Chemistry Requirements
*CHMY 141 College Chemistry I 3
*CHMY 142 College Chemistry Laboratory I 1
CHMY 143 College Chemistry II 3
CHMY 144 College Chemistry Laboratory II 1
CHMY 321 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHMY 322 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1
CHMY 323 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHMY 324 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1
Chemistry Total 16
 
Mathematics or Statistics Requirement
Choose two of the following:
*M 171 Calculus I 4
M 172 Calculus II 4
*STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics 4
STAT 217 Intermediate Statistical Concepts 4
Mathematics/Statistics Total 8
 
Physics Requirements
(Choose one Physics sequence)
*PHYS 110 College Physics I 3
*PHYS 111 College Physics I Lab 1
PHYS 120 College Physics II 3
PHYS 121 College Physics II Lab 1
PHYS 210 University Physics I 3
PHYS 211 University Physics I Lab 1
PHYS 220 University Physics II 3
PHYS 221 University Physics II Lab 1
Physics Total 8
 
Recommended Electives
CHMY 311 Analytical Chemistry-Quantitative Analysis 3
CHMY 312 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory-Quantitative Analysis 1
Electives V 2-9
 
Total minimum credits required for major V 74
The total number of elective credits required for the degree will be determined by the number of courses a student elects to take which fulfill both the Academic Foundations requirements and the major requirements.  Electives should be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor.
 
Total minimum credits required for degree 120

*May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements.

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science in Biology

First Year F S
BIOL 178/188 4  
BIOL 179/189   4
CHMY 141/142 4  
CHMY 143/144   4
M 171 or STAT 216 4  
M 172 or STAT 217   4
Academic Foundations V V
Total 15 15
Second Year F S
BIOL 263/273 4  
BIOL 353/354   4
BIOL 355/356 4  
CHMY 321/322 4  
CHMY 323/324   4
Academic Foundations V V
Total 15 15
Third Year F S
BIOL/CHEM 361/371 4  
BIOL 363/373   4
PHYS 110/111 or 210/211 4  
PHYS 120/121 or 220/221   4
Biology Electives 4 4
Gen Ed/Electives V V
Total 15 15
Fourth Year F S
BIOL 495 2  
BIOL 498   1
Biology Electives 3 4
Academic Foundations V V
Total 15 15
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