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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology

(120 credit hours)

Academic Major
Courses Hours

Biology 1306/1106, 1307/1107, 1411, 1413

16

Biology 3301, 3403, 4181, 4303, 4451

15

Biology (advanced)

11
Major Support Courses
Courses Hours

Chemistry 1311/1111, 1312/1112 or 2353/2153

8

General Studies 1181

1
Mathematics 1314 3

Mathematics * 1316, 2312, 2413, 2414, 3321

3-4

Physics 1301/1101 and 1302/1102 ** or Geology 1303/1103 and 1304/1104

8
Core Curriculum
Courses Hours
Core Curriculum. Students should be aware that some majors specify particular courses to meet core-curriculum requirements when options are available. 42
Electives
Courses Hours
Electives (10 hours must be advanced) 24-25

Minors are optional but recommended.

*Many graduate programs and health professions schools require one semester of calculus and one semester of mathematical statistics or biometry.

**Many graduate programs and health professions schools require two semesters of physics 1301/1101 and 1302/1102.