All students must fulfill seven (7) biology core courses, three (3) biology electives, Scientific Writing, and Senior Seminar.  The biology elective courses allow a student to focus on his or her area of interest. Each Biology major will be advised in the selection of courses in accordance with their objectives.

Core Requirements

Biology

111-114, L111-L114; 202; 222 or 285, L285; 224, L224 or 222; 274, L274; 304, L304; 333, L333, 409

Chemistry

111-112, L111-L112; 211-212, L211-L212.

Physics

111-112, L111-L112
Mathematics 134 or higher.**(preferred)

*Chemistry 314, L314 may be substituted for 212, L212 in the Medical Technology or Environmental Technology programs upon written approval of the Chairperson of Biology.

Suggested Course Sequence

Biology 111, L111 and Biology 114, L114	8
Chemistry 111, L111 and Chemistry 112, L112	8
Seminar for Freshmen	4
Math 134 or higher	4
English 101 and 102 or 103	8
	32
Sophomore Year	Semester Hours
English Lit Options and Phil/Ethics Option	8
Biology 285, L285 and Biology 224, L224 or Biology 222	8
Biology 202 (Scientific Writing)	3
Chemistry 211, L211 and 212, L212	8
Free elective	4
	31
Junior Year	Semester Hours
Biology 274, L274 and 304, L304	8
Biology 333, L333 and Major/Program Elective	8
Physics 111, L111 and Physics 112, L112	8
Humanities/History Option and Social Science Option	8
	32
Senior Year	Semester Hours
Major/Program Electives (2)	8
Biology 409 (Senior seminar)	1
Free Elective (BS only)	3
	33
Grand Total	128 credits