Bachelor of Arts in Biology

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Biology, Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Biology provides an introduction to the discipline and an opportunity to integrate the study of Biology with another field. In contrast to the B.S. program, the B.A. requires fewer credits in both biology and related sciences, permitting a student to complete a second major or additional courses in another discipline such as Elementary Education, Journalism, Art, Management, or Computer Science; thus, it satisfies the needs of students with a combination of interests.

Students must complete 36 credits in Biology. The introductory chemistry and biology sequences should be taken during the freshman year. Statistics, two semesters of Chemistry, and a semester of Physics or Geology are required; Organic Chemistry and two semesters of Physics and Mathematics or Computer Science are strongly recommended.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(minimum) 43 credits

*Asterisked courses may be applied toward the Sciences/Mathematics
component (D) of the General Education requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
51-52 credits

Introductory Sequence (8 credits)

*BIO 151 Life: Diversity
*BIO 152 Life: Diversity Lab
*BIO 153 Life: Processes
*BIO 154 Life: Processes Lab

Sophomore Core Courses (16-17 credits)
(C or better in BIO 151 – 154 required to take sophomore core courses)

BIO 251 Genetics
BIO 252 Ecology & Evolution
BIO 253 Physiology of Plants and Animals or
BIO 232/233 Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab
BIO 254 Cell Biology
Two of the following courses:
BIO 255 Experimental Genetics
BIO 256 Experimental Ecology & Evolution
BIO 257 Experimental Physiology
BIO 280 Research Rotations

Organismal Courses (4 credits)

One of the following courses:
BIO 322 Flowering Plant Biology
BIO 333 Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 334 Vertebrate Zoology
BIO 351 Ornithology
BIO 352 Entomology
BIO 365 Plant Evolution
BIO 415 Microbial Diversity
Upper-level BIO Electives (7-8 credits)
Choose any 300- or 400-level BIO courses to bring total credits in Biology to 36 credits.

Related Science/Math Courses (15 credits)

*CHEM 111/115 General Chemistry I/Experimental Gen Chem I
*CHEM 112/116 General Chemistry II/Experimental Gen Chem II
*MATH 141 Introductory Statistics
One of the following courses:
*PHYS 141 College Physics I
*GEOL 201 Introductory Physical Geology
ELECTIVES
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
120 credits

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