Biology Degree with a Minor in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science
(Biology major — 120 semester credit hours)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology 1480, 2401, 2402, 2403 or 4423* | 16 |
| Art, Theatre or Music (one 3-hour course) | 3 |
| Chemistry 1411, 1412 | 8 |
| Electives* | 5 |
| English 1301, sophomore course | 9 |
| History 1301, 1302 | 6 |
| Mathematics 1302, 1303, 1321, 2331 or 2332*** | 6 |
| Physical Activity courses | 1 |
| Physics 1421, 1422 | 8 |
| Total | 62 |
*If Biology 2403 is taken, 8 hours of the general electives must be advanced (3000 or 4000 level). If Biology 4423 is taken, then 4 hours must be advanced.
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology 3301, 3403, 4181, 4303, 4451 and advanced**** | 26 |
| Chemistry 3151, 3351, 3152, 3352, 4331 | 11 |
| Electives | 16 |
| Political Science 2301, 2302 | 6 |
| Total | 59 |
This degree requires a minimum of 120 hours with a minimum of 45 advanced hours.
* If a minor in addition to chemistry is chosen, more than 120 semester hours may be required for a degree.
** Biology 2423 is strongly recommended for pre-medical and pre-dental students.
*** Mathematics 130A or 130B cannot be taken for these requirements; calculus is strongly recommended for students planning to pursue graduate work. Calculus (one semester) or statistics is also required for admission to most medical schools.
**** Biology 3421 and Biology 4423 are strongly recommended for pre-medical and pre-dental students. Biology 4480 is strongly recommended for students pursuing admission to graduate programs.
