Biology
Students are introduced to living systems at various levels of complexity, from atoms to the biosphere, and they gain an understanding of the basic principles and assumptions of the scientific method. The importance of research and experimentation in biology is stressed throughout the curriculum, which includes both highly-experiential lab courses and research experiences. Scientific communication skills are emphasized in all biology courses. Students receive individualized advising to prepare them for careers in wildlife biology, health occupations, laboratory research, or teaching K-12.
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Suzanne Gollery
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Lower Division
Students must take MATH 130 (Calculus I) to fulfill their General Education Math requirement.
| BIOL 101,105 | Biology l and Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 102,106 | Biology ll and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 101,105 | Chemistry l and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 102, 106 | Chemistry ll and Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 201, 205 | Physics l and Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 201, 205 | Physics ll and Lab | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 28 |
Upper Division
| BIOL 471 | Research Methods in Biology | 2 or 3 |
| BIOL 390 OR 481 | Internship or Senior Research in Biology | 1+ |
| MATH 351 | Biological Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6+ | |
| Electives with Lab – Select five | ||
| CHEM 311, 315 | Organic Chemistry l and Lab | |
| CHEM 312, 316 | Organic Chemistry ll and Lab | |
| BIOL 301, 305 | Animal Behavior and Lab | |
| BIOL 331, 335 | Anatomy and Physiology l and Lab | |
| BIOL 332, 336 | Anatomy and Physiology ll and Lab | |
| BIOL 341, 345 | Microbiology and Lab | |
| BIOL 381, 385 | Ecology and Lab | |
| BIOL 421, 425 | Ecology of Aquatic Systems and Lab | |
| BIOL 410, 415 | Genetics and Lab | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
| Electives – Select one | ||
| BIOL 361 | Evolution and Paleontology | |
| CHEM 471 | Biochemistry | |
| Elective within major | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
| Total Upper Division Credits | 29+ | |
*Requirements listed above are based off the 2014-2015 Catalog, for other information check past catalogs or graduation requirements.
