The Department of Biology offers diversified programs that enable students to select a curriculum that best suits their career goals. Biology covers an array of specialist subjects inclusive of anatomy, ecology, microbiology and Genetics. The Biology degree provides for scientific skill developments and preparations that are transferrable to many industries. Further, program provides the skills necessary to enter professional programs as well as professions in industry, agribusiness, food management, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and the retail industry. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences needed for emerging careers in science and/or related fields.
BIOLOGY DEGREE PLAN
AREA, COURSE CODE AND NUMBER
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
General Core Education Requirements
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44
Institutional Requirements
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15
Biology Required Courses
67
BIOL 1472
General Biology II
4
BIOL 2471
Human Anatomy I
4
BIOL 2472
Human Anatomy II
4
BIOL 2470
General Botany
4
BIOL 2473
Microbiology
4
BIOL 3474
Ecology
4
BIOL 3471
Genetics
4
BIOL 4470
Molecular Cell Biology
4
BIOL 4471
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
4
BIOL 4271
Seminar
2
BIOL 4272
Research
2
BIOL 4472
Vertebrate Embryology Developmental Biology
4
CHEM 1471
General Chemistry I
4
CHEM 1472
General Chemistry II
4
CHEM 2470
Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM 2471
Organic Chemistry II
4
MATH 1317
Pre-Calculus
3
PHYS 1411
General Physics I
4
PHYS 1412
General Physics II
4
Total
126
