B.A. in Biology

Location(s): Montgomery Campus

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Students often choose the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology because of the flexibility it offers them. Students who want to earn a special minor while studying biology have over 15 elective hours to dedicate as they wish. Consult other sections of this catalog for the departmental requirements to help you plan for minors.

Core Curriculum 56 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 or higher

Physical or Natural 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

Foreign Language Literacy 6 hours

Two three-hour courses in one approved language

Professional Literacy 49 hours

Discipline Required Courses 23 hours

Departmental Requirements 11 hours

Biology Electives 15 hours

See your advisor for recommended courses

General Education Electives 15 hours

Total Hours 120 hours

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

Most of your biology electives should be for upper division credit. The university requires at least 36 upper-level credits for all bachelor’s degrees. Some programs may require more.

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.