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Biology

Goals

  • To provide comprehensive instruction in biochemical, molecular, cellular, organismal, and evolutionary disciplines of biology
  • To educate students to critically read and effectively communicate biological research
  • To develop the skills required for working in a laboratory setting
  • To prepare students to be certified to teach in biology-related areas and to potentially pursue an advanced degree in the life sciences.

Requirements

Core Curriculum: BA Requirements (credits)

45

Concentration+

BIOL 120, 121

Biological Principles I, II

4, 4

BIOL 207, 208

Anatomy and Physiology I, II

4, 4

BIOL 209

Cell Biology

3

BIOL 210

Introduction to Scientific Techniques

3

BIOL 304

Principles of Genetics

3

BIOL 325

Seminar: Scientific Literature

2

BIOL 326

Seminar: Inorganic, Organic, and Cultural Evolution

2

BIOL 407

Molecular Genetics

3

BIOL 427, 428

Research/Internship

2, 2

CHEM 120, 121

Chemistry Principles I, II

4, 4

CHEM 207, 208

Organic Chemistry I, II

4, 4

MATH 211

Calculus I

4

PHYS 201, 202

General Physics I, II

4, 4

Electives

Two courses required-choose one course from Group I and one course from Group II

3, 3

Group I

BIOL 330

General Immunology

3

BIOL 411

Microtechniques

4

BIOL 415, 416

Modern Concepts in Biochemistry I, II

3, 3

Group II

BIOL 312

Cell-Cell Interaction

3

BIOL 331

Botany, the Biosphere, and Ecosystems

3

BIOL 408

Cell and Molecular Techniques

3

See Natural Science Minor

Other Requirements

  • Successful completion of written and oral components of comprehensive exam and poster presentation
  • Continuation in the major requires a GPA of 2.5 in all completed science courses
  • At least 9 credits of 300/400 level concentration coursework must be completed within the school.

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Secondary Certification (Grades 7-12)