Biology

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Requirements for the Biology Major:

Complete 1 or 2.

Option 1

Complete the following

One course with a laboratory from each of the following elective groups:

Organismal Group:

Molecular Group:

Two Additional BIO Electives

Complete two additional BIO electives for a total of 4 elective courses. Electives can be additional courses from the organismal or molecular groups above, not already taken and/or from among the following courses:

Note:

A maximum of 4 credits of Biology directed study may be counted toward the major.

Complete the following cognates:

CHM 125 - General Chemistry I (4)
CHM 126 - General Chemistry II (4)
Two additional four-credit courses in Chemistry
or
PHY 107 - Introductory Physics (4) and
PHY 108 - Introductory Physics (4)
or
PHY 201 - General Physics (4) and
PHY 202 - General Physics (4)
MTH 107 - Problem Solving (3) or
MTH 108 - Modeling & Applications (3) or above (MTH 235 is strongly recommended)

Note:

Partial fulfillment of the major may be arranged through transfer of credit by successful completion of appropriate courses from an approved professional school.

Option 2: Biology Teaching

Students seeking certification for teaching in biology must complete:

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Biology

Requirements for the Biology Major:

Option 1

One course with a laboratory from each of the following elective groups:

Organismal Group:

Molecular Group:

Two Additional BIO Electives

Note:

Complete the following cognates:

Note:

Option 2: Biology Teaching

Complete four of the courses listed below. At least one course must come from each group.

Organismal Group

Molecular Group:

Cognates

All requirements listed under the catalog section Secondary Education