The biology major is a flexible program designed to tailor fit to the career goals of each biology student. After completing the biology core requirements, students are able to select from a wide variety of science electives to prepare for any profession in the biological sciences.
Opportunities for research with faculty, independent study, and off-site internships further strengthen each student’s degree and resume.
The bachelor of science degree in biology is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog.
Biology Core
29 cr
BIO1011
Principles of Biology I
4
BIO1012
Principles of Biology II
4
BIO2113
Principles of Biology III
4
BIO3246
Genetics
5
BIO3835
Career Competencies Seminar
1
BIO4835
Senior Seminar [WCE, OCE]
2
CHE1021
Principles of Chemistry I
4
CHE3101
Organic Chemistry I & Lab
5
Biology Electives selected from the following
23 cr
BIO1025
Medical Terminology
2
BIO2115
Plant Biology
4
BIO2116
Animal Biology
4
BIO3145
Microbiology
4
BIO3157
Human Anatomy
4
BIO3158
Human Physiology
4
BIO3159
Pathophysiology
3
BIO3175
Ecology
4
BIO3231
Biochemistry I
5
BIO3232
Biochemistry II
4
BIO3236
Immunology
4
BIO3276
Field Biology
4
BIO3348
Cell Biology
5
BIO380_
Topics in Biology
2–4
BIO4355
Developmental Biology
4
BIO4539
Biotechnology Lab
2
BIO4841–4
Research
1–2 each
BIO4995
Biology Internship
1–4
ASIxxxx
AuSable Courses
Limit of 4 courses from the following: CHE prefix (excluding CHE1006), PHY prefix, MAT2055 or higher; MAT2121 cannot be applied if MAT2025 is taken in core curriculum.
Note: WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
Students Speak
“I have enjoyed the opportunity to work on exciting, cutting edge research projects with the biology faculty. My favorite classes have been Human Physiology and Biochemistry because the classes were taught at a very high academic level. I felt that I learned a great deal in just these two science classes alone.”
– Tim, Stillwater, Minnesota
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