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Biology is an ever-changing field with constant advancement in terms of the understanding of evolution, conservation, development, and even genetics. The emergence of new topics such as global warming or the threat of a new disease offers new opportunities to research and learn more about our surroundings. The primary goals of the biology major are to prepare students for study in medicine, dentistry, and other health professions. Students are exposed to the surrounding basis of life, organisms’ structure and function in both flora and fauna, and the evolution of all organisms that link the world’s ecosystems together. Our students take a variety of courses such as Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, and Ecology. Every student has the opportunity to participate in a research project with one of our professors. Our faculty is committed to enhancing the historical and ethical perspective in the biological world.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 171 & 173 | General Biology I & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| CHEM 171 & 173 | General Chemistry I & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 172 & 174 | General Biology II & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| CHEM 172 & 174 | General Chemistry II & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 102 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 15 CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 251 | Organic Chemistry I Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| BIO Elective 1 | Biology Elective Major Requirement | 3 or 4 CR |
| MATH 109 | Applied Calculus Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 201 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 14-15 CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 252 | Organic Chemistry II Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| BIO Elective 2 | Biology Elective II Major Requirement | 3 or 4 CR |
| MATH 120 | Statistics Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16-17 CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 325 | Bioinformatics Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| PHYS 201 & 211 | General Physics I & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| BIO Elective 3 | Biology Elective Major Requirement | 3 or 4 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 5 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 2 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16-17 CREDITS |
Spring three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 350 | Genetics Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| PHYS 202 & 212 | General Physics 2 & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| Bio Elective 4 | Biology Elective Major Requirement | 3 or 4 CR |
| Gateway 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 3 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 17-18 CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 404 | Cell and Molecular Biology Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| BIO Elective 5 | Biology Elective Major Requirement | 3 or 4 CR |
| BIO Elective 6 | Biology Elective Major Requirement | 3 or 4 CR |
| Gateway 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 4 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16-18 CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO Elective 7 | Biology Elective Major Requirement | 3 or 4 CR |
| BIO Elective 8 (if needed) | Biology Elective Major Requirement | 3 or 4 CR |
| Gateway 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 5 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 12-14 CREDITS |