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 grades 6-12.
With the adoption of GaPSC Rule 505-3-.03, Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language, all individuals seeking initial certification must pass a GACE assessment to demonstrate competency in the Science of Reading, in addition to the GACE for their chosen subject.
MGA Graduation Requirements for the Secondary Education Certification Track:
Students beginning the Secondary Education Track on or after June 1, 2025, must attempt the GACE Fundamentals of the Science of Reading Assessment prior to graduation.
For additional information, please access the
Secondary Education Certification track section of the Department of Teacher Education and Social Work.
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)
Students apply for the Secondary Education Certification track during the spring semester of their junior year.