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Sep 07, 2024
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ARCHIVED 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, Biological Sciences Track, B.S.
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The B.S. degree in Biology provides a comprehensive foundation for students with interests in any area of the biological sciences, including key support courses from chemistry, physics and mathematics. This degree is appropriate for students planning for careers at the bachelor’s level as well as those preparing for graduate or professional study after graduation. All B.S. students complete a common core, then select upper-division courses that match their specific interests and career plans. Research experience is built into the program for all students, as is the development of skills in scientific writing and presentation.
Students can choose from two tracks (and can switch between the tracks if their interests change). The Biological Science track is appropriate for those preparing for research careers, graduate school or employment in any area of biology, while the Biomedical Science track is appropriate for students preparing for medical, dental or veterinary programs after graduation. Students preparing for secondary education should complete the B.S. Biology Education track. Students preparing for careers that combine biology with another area or for the allied health fields may wish to consider a B.A. program.
For additional programs and courses in this department, see Biology .
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Research Experience
Students must complete a research experience which is presented in BIOL 490 - Seminar ; students take the zero-credit BIOL 290 - Seminar once as participants/evaluators and the two credit BIOL 390 - Careers in Biological Sciences once before presenting. The research experience could be any of the following:
- Complete the BIOL 400 research course
- Complete an on- or off-campus summer research program
- Complete an independent research project with a faculty member
- Complete a research-based internship or other project approved by the department chair
Biological Science Track Courses
Advanced Electives
Three of the following:
Additional Requirements for the B.S. Degree
Physics Sequence
One of the following sequences:
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