B.S. in Biology

Location(s): Montgomery Campus

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Courses offered in the natural science of biology provide students with a strong preparation for employment, research and advanced training in the many biological sciences such as zoology, botany, microbiology, and related subareas. They also contribute to an appropriate background for students preparing to enter pre-professional studies of human health-related fields such as medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, physical therapy, nutrition, pharmacy, and related health science subareas. Similarly, they prepare a student for the applied biological fields such as animal science, agronomy, food science, and veterinary medicine, as well as related societal areas such as anthropology, forensic science, mortuary science, and funeral service. Regardless of their interests, our biology students will earn college internship credit for experiences in the specialized bio-related area of their choice, as well as engage in a scientific research project of interest to them.

An assortment of courses in biology provides the student majoring in biology with a broad and deep understanding of the structures and functions of living things and their complex interrelationships.

Core Curriculum 50 hours

Christian Literacy 18 hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy 9 hours

Information and Communication Literacy 9 hours

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy 7 hours

Mathematics Requirement

MH 1340 - Precalculus Algebra

Natural or Physical Science Requirement

Personal and Social Literacy 7 hours

PE 1300 - Principles of Lifetime Fitness
FAF 1111 - Faulkner Foundations
OR
FAF 2111 - Faulkner Foundations-Transfer *
PY 1310 - General Psychology
SY 2328 - Introduction to Sociology or other approved course

Professional Literacy 65 hours

Discipline Required Courses 27 hours

Biology Electives 8 hours

See your advisor for recommended courses

General Education Electives 7 hours

Total Hours 122 hours

All incoming freshmen must complete FAF 1111 . Students transferring more than 12 semester hours will take FAF 2111 in lieu of FAF 1111 .

* Students who choose the calculus-based University Physics sequence (PHY 2311 /PHY 2111 and PHY 2312 /PHY 2112 ) are REQUIRED to take MH 1451 - Calculus I .

Students who chose the trigonometry- based General Physics sequence (PHY 1371 /PHY 1171 and PHY 1372 /PHY 1172 ) may complete their math requirement with MH 1341 Pre-Calculus Algebra or MH 1451 - Calculus I .

PHY 1371 /PHY 1171 is offered in the fall of odd years, PHY 1372 /PHY 1172 is offered in the spring of even years. PHY 2311 /PHY 2111 is offered in the fall of even years. PHY 2312 /PHY 2112 is offered in the spring of odd years.

Please consult with academic advisor.

** If students take CHM 4350 they will qualify for a minor in Chemistry. Eighteen hours are required in the minor of which 6 hours must be upper division.

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.