Biology


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 zoology. The Biology degree provides for scientific skill developments and preparations that are transferrable to many industries. Further, the 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.
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Biology Degree Plan

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 Vertebrae

4

BIOL 4472

Vertebrae Embryology

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 1316 or MATH 1317

Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus

3

PHYS 1411

General Physics I

4

PHYS 1412

General Physics II

4

TOTAL

125