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(Students who plan to transfer a completed associate degree should review the Biology Completion Degree information below)
The Bachelor of Science in Biology is a STEM degree that provides students with a foundation in biological, chemical, and data sciences. Course offerings are drawn from the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences, as well as the Colleges of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Technology. Students may select one of two concentrations – Biotechnology or Forensic Science.
The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree is practical, career-oriented, and a springboard for graduate education including medical school. Aligned with the University's mission of providing exemplary career-oriented degrees, graduates may market themselves to local, state, and federal agencies; private and non-profit organizations; and academia, for a range of biological positions.
Students may complete courses face-to-face, hybrid, online, or a combination of the three. Face-to-face courses are offered at a variety of locations and times. All courses are taught by highly qualified faculty who are practitioners in the field.
In addition to the University’s undergraduate graduation competencies, students will be able to:
1. Apply the scientific method to answer biological questions;
2. Evaluate quantitative and qualitative science data;
3. Analyze cell and molecular processes to determine mechanisms of evolution;
4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Computer Applications
Intro to Technology
Fundamentals of Economics
English Composition I
English Composition II
Public Speaking
Research Writing
American History
Introductory Survey of Mathematics
Introduction to Critical Thinking
Ethics for Life
Introduction to Sociology
Biology I (with Lab)
Contemporary Global Issues
Co-op Education Experience for Science
Biology II (with Lab)
Genetics (with Lab)
Microbiology (with Lab)
Cell & Molecular Biology (with Lab)
Ecology (with Lab)
Chemistry I (with Lab)
Chemistry II (with Lab)
Organic Chemistry I (with Lab)
Organic Chemistry II (with Lab)
Physics I (with Lab)
Data Science
Intro to Artificial Intelligence
Pre-Calculus
Science Major Senior Seminar
Inferential Statistics
Calculus I
Environmental Informatics
A minimum of 120 credits are required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives. Due to the mixture of 3 and 4 credit courses, students must be diligent and regularly meet with an academic advisor.
Students may major in Biology with or without a concentration. The two concentrations available are Biotechnology or Forensic Science.
* Biotechnology concentration students are not required to complete the Ecology course in the Science Core.
A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for BIO 449, BIO 450, and BIO 452. A minimum of "C-" is required for BIO 451 and BIO 453.
Biotechnology (with Lab)
Immunology & Virology (with Lab)
Proteomics (with Lab)
Cell and Tissue Culture (with Lab)
Computational Bio & Bioinform.
* Forensic Science concentration students are not required to complete the Ecology course in the Science Core.
A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for CRJ 101, CRJ 318, BIO 454, BIO 455, and BIO 253.
Survey of Criminal Justice
Criminal Investigation
Forensic Biology (with Lab)
Scientific CSI (with Lab)
Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab)
A completion degree is an individualized degree plan for students who have completed an Associate Degree at an accredited institution. Following a review of transcripts reflecting a conferred Associate Degree , academic advisors will provide an individualized degree plan.
Environmental Science
A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for BIO 336, BIO 449, BIO 337, BIO 452, ENV 448, BIO 450, and SCI 495. A minimum passing grade of "C-" is required for BIO 352, MAT 308, CHE 262, CHE 363, CHE 364, BIO 451, MAT 310, PHY 272, and BIO 453.
Additional coursework as needed to meet 120 credits for graduation.
ENG 121 English Composition I
ENG 122 English Composition II
ENG 131 Public Speaking
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics
MAT 200 Pre-Calculus
BIO 251 Biology I
CHE 261 Chemistry I
CHE 262 Chemistry II
CHE 363 Organic Chemistry I
A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for BIO 337, CRJ 101, BIO 454, BIO 336, CRJ 318, SCI 495, BIO 253, ENV 448, and BIO 455. A minimum passing grade of "C-" is required for MAT 308, BIO 352, CHE 262, CHE 363, and CHE 364, and PHY 272.
The following courses (or their equivalent) are pre-requisites for the Biology – Forensic Science completion degree and must be taken at 黑洞社区 or accepted as transfer credit from an accredited institution
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
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