Bachelor of Science in Biology

Mission Statement

The biology program identifies as its central role to create scientific literacy in addressing biological issues, enhancing opportunities for a diverse student population to enter graduate, professional and entry-level career positions in biology to serve the future needs of local, regional and global interest.  The biology program infrastructure provides ongoing support, guidance and encouragement to our students as they strive to meet personal and professional goals.

Learning Outcomes

Every biology student will be supported in mastering the outcomes below:

• Students will understand how structure-function relationships impact evolution at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels.
• Students will understand how electronegativity influences the properties of life.
• Students will understand how synergy leads to emergent properties of life.

Curriculum

1. College Core Curriculum............................................. 34-42
1. English (3-6 credits)
1. ENG 101 - Composition I...........3
2. ENG 102 - Composition II..........3

Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101



2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience..........1
2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success..........1


3. Mathematics (4-5 credits)
1. MATH 128 - Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry or higher (MATH 181 recommended)..........5


4. Natural Sciences (8 credits)
1. CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I..........4
2. CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II.........4


5. Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum


6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum


7. Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum


8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum


9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Learning Capstone section of the Core Curriculum
2. Major Core Requirements............................................ 59
1. Biology Core Courses (22 credits)
1. BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I............4
2. BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Biology II..........4
3. BIOL 251 - Microbiology...................................... 4
4. BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics......................... 4
5. BIOL 405 - Molecular Biology.............................. 3
6. BIOL 415 - Evolution............................................ 3


2. Related Math/Science Core Requirements (25 credits)
1. CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I.................................... 4
2. CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II................................... 4
3. CHEM 474 - Biochemistry I............................................. 3
4. CHEM 475 - Biochemistry II............................................ 3
5. PHYS 151 - General Physics I......................................... 4
6. PHYS 152 - General Physics II........................................ 4
7. STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences......3


3. 12 credits of upper division biology electives

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology

College Core Curriculum ................................................ 34-42

Major Core Requirements ............................................... 59

Electives (at least 16 credits must be upper division) 27-36

Total Credits ...................................................................... 128

 

Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Graduate School

Curriculum

1. College Core Curriculum............................................. 34-45
1. English (3-6 credits)
1. ENG 101 - Composition I.......................... 3
2. ENG 102 - Composition II........................ 3

Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience..........1
2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success..........1


3. Mathematics (4-8 credits)
1. MATH 181 - Calculus I.............................. 4
2. MATH 182 - Calculus II............................. 4

Note: MATH 283 - Calculus III recommended. Students who have taken a more advanced mathematics course than MATH 182 will have fulfilled the Mathematics requirement.

4. Natural Sciences (8 credits)
1. CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I............ 4
2. CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II.......... 4


5. Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum


6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum


7. Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum


8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum


9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Learning Capstone section of the Core Curriculum
2. Major Core Requirements............................................ 48
1. Biology Core Courses (22 credits)
1. BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I..........4
2. BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Biology II..........4
3. BIOL 251 - Microbiology...................................... 4
4. BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics.......... 4
5. BIOL 405 - Molecular Biology.............................. 3
6. BIOL 415 - Evolution................................. 3


2. Related Math/Science Core Requirements (14 credits)
1. CHEM 474 - Biochemistry I..................... 3
2. PHYS 151 - General Physics I.................. 4
3. PHYS 152 - General Physics II................. 4
4. STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences..........3
5. 12 credits of upper division Biology electives


3. Concentration
1. Graduate School Concentration (11 credits)
1. CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I........... 4
2. CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II.......... 4
3. CHEM 475 - Biochemistry II...................3

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Graduate School

College Core Curriculum ..................................................34-45

Major Core Requirements .................................................48

Graduate School Concentration..........................................11

Electives (at least 16 credits must be upper division)...........24-37

Total Credits .................................................................128

 

Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration Integrated Health Promotion

Curriculum

1. College Core Curriculum............................................. 34-42
1. English 3-6 credits)
1. ENG 101 - Composition I.......................... 3
2. ENG 102 - Composition II........................ 3

Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience 1
2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success 1


3. Mathematics (3-5 credits)
1. MATH 124 - College Algebra (or higher)..............3


4. Natural Sciences (8 credits)
1. CHEM 110 - Chemistry for Health Sciences I............ 4
2. CHEM 111 - Chemistry for Health Sciences II.......... 4


5. Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum


6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum


7. Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum


8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum


9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Learning Capstone section of the Core Curriculum
2. Major Core Requirements............................................ 19
1. Biology Core Courses (12 credits)
1. BIOL 189 - Fundamentals of Life Science ...........4
2. BIOL 223 - Anatomy & Physiology I.............. 4
3. BIOL 224 - Anatomy & Physiology II............. 4


2. Related Math/Science Core Requirements (7 credits)
1. PHYS 151 - General Physics I.................. 4
2. STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences.............3
3. Integrated Health Promotion Concentration ......................... 36
1. Integrated Health Promotion Core (24 credits)
1. NUTR 223 - Nutrition................................. 3
2. NUTR 311 - Nutrition Assessment......... 4
3. KIN 172 - Foundations of Kinesiology 3
4. KIN 175 - Physical Activity & Health... 3
5. KIN 191 - Exercise for Overweight or Type II Diabetes..............1
6. KIN 245 - Anatomical Kinesiology........ 3
7. KIN 491 - Exercise Physiology............... 3
8. HE 201 - Foundations Personal Health. 4


2. Integrated Health Promotion Electives (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from the following list:
1. NUTR 240 - Introduction to Sports Nutrition............3
2. NUTR 370 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle .............3
3. NUTR 407 - Complementary and Integrative MNT..........3
4. NUTR 408 - Nutrition, Food, & Policy............ 3
5. KIN 490 - Internship - Fitness & Sports Management...........3
6. HE 405 - Spirituality & Health................ 3
7. HE 421 - Health & Wellness Across the Lifespan...........3
8. HE 438 - Health Aspects of Gerontology.........3

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Integrated Health Promotion

College Core Curriculum ................................................ 34-42

Major Core Requirements ............................................... 19

Integrated Health Promotion Concentration.............. 36

Electives (at least 16 credits must be upper division) 31-41

Total Credits ...................................................................... 128

 

Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration Secondary Education

Curriculum

1. College Core Curriculum............................................. 39-42
1. English (3-6 credits)
1. ENG 101 - Composition I.......................... 3
2. ENG 102 - Composition II........................ 3

Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience..........1
2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success..........1


3. Mathematics (4-5 credits)
1. MATH 128 - Pre-calculus & Trigonometry or higher (MATH 181 recommended)..........5


4. Natural Science (8 credits)
1. CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I............ 4
2. CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II.......... 4


5. Social Sciences (3 credits)- Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum


6. Fine Arts (3 credits)- Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum


7. Humanities (6 credits)- Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum


8. Constitution (3-6 credits)- Refer to the Constititution section of the Core Curriculum


9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits)- Refer to the Community-Based Learning section of the Core Curriculum
2. Major Core Requirements............................................ 43
1. Biology Core Courses (22 credits)
1. BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I..........4
2. BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Biology II..........4
3. BIOL 251 - Microbiology......................... 4
4. BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics.......... 4
5. BIOL 405 - Molecular Biology................ 3
6. BIOL 415 - Evolution................................. 3


2. Related Math/Science Core Requirements (21 credits)
1. CHEM 220 - Introductory Organic Chemistry..........4
2. CHEM 474 - Biochemistry I..................... 3
3. CHEM 475 - Biochemistry II.................... 3
4. PHYS 151 - General Physics I.................. 4
5. PHYS 152 - General Physics II................. 4
6. STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences..........3
3. Secondary Education Concentration.................................................................. 42
   1. EDRL 427 -Teaching Writing across School Curriculum (formerly CI 467)...................3
   2. EDRL 471 - Language Acquisition, Developement and Learning (formerly CI 456)........3
   3. EDSC 321 - Secondary Pedagogy I (formerly CI 350).......3
   4. EDSC 403- Teaching Methods Secondary (specific subject area) (formerly CI 370).............3
   5. EDSC 404 - Secondary Pedagogy II (formerly CI 450)................3
   6. EDSC 483 – Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship (formerly CI 551)...........................12
   7. EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings (formerly CI 409).............3
   8. EDU 250 – Foundations of Education (formerly EDU 202)................................3
   9. EL 401 - Law & Ethics for Educators............ 3
   10. PSY 307 - Principles of Educational Psychology            3
   11. PSY 434 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescence to Adulthood................3

 

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Secondary Education

College Core Curriculum ................................................ 39-42

Major Core Requirements ............................................... 43

Secondary Education Concentration............................ 42

Electives.......................................1-10

Total Credits ...................................................................... 128

Biology Minor

• BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I........................ 4
• BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Biology II....................... 4
• BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics........................................ 4
• BIOL 415 - Evolution............................................................... 3
• Upper Division Biology Elective......................................................................... 3

PREREQUISITES TO THE MINOR
MATH 128 or 181.......................................................... 3-5