Biology: Life Science Studies, B.S.

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Biology: Life Science Studies is geared towards an overall understanding of living creatures, both macro- and microscopic. This track is well suited for those pursuing further education in graduate schools, as well as those planning to enter the workforce. Biology: Life Science Studies majors may obtain a B.S. degree by completing a minimum of 33 biology credits. Biology majors are required to take at least five upper-division courses and earn a grade of C- or above. At least one course must be taken from each of three Biology Content Categories. Each course may count for only one content category for a student.

Coursework:

BI 391 - Research Credit(s): 1-2
OR
BI 392 - Research Credit(s): 1-2
BI 481 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1 Per Semester
OR
BI 482 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1 Per Semester
Five upper-level electives, with at least one course in each of three categories: Ecology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Systems Biology (19-20 credits). To count towards this requirement, a minimum of a C- must be earned.

3-semester core (12 credits):

BI 105 - Ecology and Evolution Credit(s): 3
BI 155 - Ecology and Evolution Lab Credit(s): 1
BI 205 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 4
BI 200 - Genetics Credit(s): 4

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Biology: Life Science Studies, B.S.

Coursework:

3-semester core (12 credits):

Additional courses

Chemistry (12 credits):

Mathematics (6-7 credits):

One additional course from the following:

Physics (8 credits):

Total minimum required credits for Biology: Life Science Studies 33 Biology, 12 Chemistry, 6 Mathematics/Statistics, 8 Physics = 59 credits