Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Biology
Core IMPACTS (Credit: 42 hours)
It is recommended that students pursuing a degree in biology follow these recommendations for optimal progression of degree completion. Failure to follow these recommendations will result in having to take additional coursework outside of Core IMPACTS requirements to meet the requirements for the major.
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Social Sciences Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in biology complete MATH 1112 (Plane Trigonometry) or MATH 1113 (Precalculus) or MATH 1251 (Calculus I) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.
Technology, Math, & Science (Lab Science):
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Technology, Math, & Science Lab Science Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in biology complete CHEM 1211 (Principles of Chemistry I and Lab) and CHEM 1212 (Principles of Chemistry II and Lab) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.
Technology, Math, & Science Option:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Technology, Math, & Science Option Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in biology complete MATH 1401 (statistics) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.
See listing of requirements for Core IMPACTS
Field of Study (Credit: 18 hours)
Major Field
Note: *SCIE 2999 is a 1 credit course. Must be taken two times for 2 total credits
Biology Track
Upper Level Core (Credit: 42 hours)
*If PHYS 1111K/1112K or MATH 1251 were completed in Core IMPACTS, another course in the following subjects may be used: BIOL, CHEM,
PHYS, SCIE
Free Electives (Credit: 18 hours)
Students must select from the following list of courses. (Note: upper level elective options may vary each fall/spring).
*Note on Special Topics BIOL 4321 (Only two sections of BIOL 4321 may count toward required
electives.)
Biology Secondary Education Track
The Secondary Education Certification track provides a pathway for students interested in teaching in grades 6-12. Well-prepared teachers are in high demand to meet the needs of economic growth and technological advances. In the Secondary Education Concentration track, students learn strong foundations in content knowledge across diverse areas of the discipline, along with the skills necessary to convey these concepts to others. This program adheres to all state and national standards and provides credentials to teach the chosen content area in grades 6-12. For additional information, please access the Secondary Education Certification track section of the Department of Teacher Education and Social Work. [Add a hyperlink to the Secondary Education Certification track information within the Department of Teacher Education and Social Work section of the catalog here.]
Upper Level Core (Credit: 33 hours)
Required Courses Credit 27 Hours
Choose One of the Following Credit 4 Hours
Choose One of the Following Credit 2 Hours
Required Courses (Credit: 27 hours)