Biology (B.S.)
Students interested in the study of the biological and biomedical sciences earn a B.S. in Biology. Students complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 74–78 credits (20 courses) in their major:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO-114 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
| BIO-253 | Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population | 4 |
| BIO-471 | Biology Seminar | 3 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| BCH-403 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| STA-173 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MTH-191 | Applied Calculus | 3-4 |
| or MTH-195 | Calculus I | |
| Select one of the following pairs of courses: | 8 | |
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics II | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 21-24 | |
Six biology or biochemistry electives (21-24 credits) from the 200-level or above, at least four of which have laboratory associated with them. | ||
Five biology or biochemistry electives (18-20 credits) from the 200-level or above, at least three of which have laboratory associated with them AND 3 or more credits of Independent Research (BIO-497). | ||
| Total Credits | 74-78 | |
Environmental Sciences Concentration Requirements
Students wishing to pursue an environmental science concentration will satisfy the requirements for a B.S. in Biology and the courses below. The courses for the concentration satisfy the elective requirements for the Biology major. Students complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree in Biology with an Environmental Science concentration: 49–51 credits of core courses and 78 major credits (21 courses).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHM-310 | Environmental Chemistry | 4 |
| BIO-255 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIO-260 | Marine Biology | 4 |
| BIO-310 | Ecology | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select electives from the following: 1 | 10-11 | |
| Botany | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Tropical Biology | ||
| Tropical Biology Field Experience | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Environmental Science Internship | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Total Credits | 25-26 | |
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At least one must have associated laboratory
The following courses are recommended:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-305 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-306 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM-309 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHM-407 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| RTS-332 | Care for Creation: Religion, Spirituality and the Environment | 3 |
| ENV-334 | Environmental Justice | 3 |
| ENV-350 | Natural Resource Management | 3 |
Degree Plan for Biology (B.S.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| STU-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| WRT-105 | College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | 3 |
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-114 | Biology II | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO-220 or BIO-253 |
Cell Biology and Chemistry 2 or Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population |
4 |
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MTH-191 or MTH-195 |
Applied Calculus or Calculus I |
3-4 |
| STU-201 | Sophomore Studio 3 | 1 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-220 or BIO-253 |
Cell Biology and Chemistry 2 or Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population |
4 |
| CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| STA-173 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BCH-403 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| PHY-201 or PHY-205 |
General Physics I or Principles of Physics I |
4 |
| BIO or BCH Elective above 200-level | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHY-202 or PHY-206 |
General Physics II or Principles of Physics II |
4 |
| BIO or BCH Elective above 200-level | 3 | |
| BIO or BCH Elective above 200-level with Lab | 4 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO or BCH Elective above 200-level with Lab | 4 | |
| BIO or BCH Elective above 200-level with Lab | 4 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO-471 | Biology Seminar | 3 |
| BIO or BCH Elective above 200-level with Lab | 4 | |
| BIO or BCH Elective above 200-level with Lab | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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The first-year writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing WRT-105 in either the fall or spring semester. Alternately, a student may opt for the two-course sequence, completing WRT-102 in the fall and WRT-103 in the spring.
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One each semester
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.