Biology, B.S.

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The Biology curriculum is designed to introduce students to the major areas of the biological sciences and to enable them to gain competence in using the concepts and investigative methods appropriate to each. Students may select a course of study suited to their particular interests with emphases in botany, zoology, cellular biology, or physiology. Students may pursue independent study and research in areas ranging from biotechnology to field research, may assist professors in their investigations, and may serve as laboratory and teaching assistants in the courses. Biology students receive preparation that enables them to enter a variety of professional careers or to continue their studies in graduate and professional schools.

Science Core Certificate [17 Credits]

CHM 103 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s).
SCI 298 - Introduction to Research Methods 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I 4 Credit(s). * Required for Secondary Education (Ag Ed)
BIO 111 - Introductory Biology II 4 Credit(s). * Required for Health Science, Health & Human Performance, and Nursing
Choose 1 of the following three:
MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 111 - Pre-Calculus I 3 Credit(s).
MTH 203 - Concepts in Calculus 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
ESC 202 - Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics 4 Credit(s).

Biology Required Courses [52 Credits]

BIO 202 - Introduction to Plant Science 4 Credit(s).
BIO 230 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Credit(s).
BIO 303 - Microbiology 4 Credit(s).
BIO 305 - Introductory Genetics 4 Credit(s).
CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s).
CHM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).
ESC 203 - Fundamentals of Ecology 4 Credit(s).
SCI 398 - Junior Seminar 3 Credit(s).
SCI 498 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s).
SCI 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:

(Course can not be used in both the Science Core and Program Requirements)
BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I 4 Credit(s).
BIO 111 - Introductory Biology II 4 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
BIO 201 - Vertebrate Zoology 4 Credit(s).
BIO 301 - Invertebrate Zoology 4 Credit(s).
Choose minimum of 1 credit from the following, must be 300 level or higher:
BIO 180, 181 to 480, 481 - Practicum 1 Credit(s).
BIO 195, 196 to 495, 496 - Independent Research 1-3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
CHM 104 - General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).
CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 4 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following three:
CHM 315 - Biochemistry I 4 Credit(s).
CHM 316 - Biochemistry II 3 Credit(s).
BIO 320 - Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s).

Biology Electives [7-8 Credits]

ASI 302 - Animal Nutrition 4 Credit(s).
ASI 316 - Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s).
ASI 414 - Domestic Animal Reproduction 4 Credit(s).
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
BIO 255 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
BIO 306 - Nonvascular Plants and Fungi 4 Credit(s).
BIO 311 - Field Botany 4 Credit(s).
BIO 315 - Animal Behavior 3 Credit(s).
BIO 320 - Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s).
BIO 330 - Cell Biology 4 Credit(s).
BIO 360 - Pathophysiology 3 Credit(s).
BIO 410 - Immunology 3 Credit(s).
BIO 413 - Animal Diseases 3 Credit(s).
BIO 419 - Plant Physiology and Biotechnology 4 Credit(s).
CHM 220 - Principles of Pharmacology 3 Credit(s).
CHM 315 - Biochemistry I 4 Credit(s).
CHM 316 - Biochemistry II 3 Credit(s).
CHM 331 - Forensic Science 4 Credit(s).
CHM 405 - Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 4 Credit(s).
CHM 412 - Environmental Chemistry 3 Credit(s).
CHM 420 - Medicinal Chemistry 3 Credit(s).
CRP 301 - Principles of Field and Forage Crop Production 4 Credit(s).
CRP 314 - Applied Plant Breeding and Genetics 4 Credit(s).
CRP 315 - Soil Science and Management 4 Credit(s).
ESC 205 - Tropical and Marine Ecology 4 Credit(s).
ESC 302 - Conservation Biology 3 Credit(s).
ESC 310 - Natural Resource Policy and Economics 3 Credit(s).
ESC 313 - Natural Resource Management 3 Credit(s).
ESC 321 - Aquatic Ecology 4 Credit(s).
ESC 405 - Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology and Management 4 Credit(s).
ESC 413 - Forest Science and Management 4 Credit(s).
ESC 424 - Environmental Toxicology 3 Credit(s).
HHP 338 - Motor Learning 3 Credit(s).
HHP 340 - Biomechanics 3 Credit(s).
HHP 341 - Applied Biomechanics 1 Credit(s).
HHP 355 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s).
HHP 357 - Applied Exercise Physiology 1 Credit(s).
HOR 321 - Plant Propagation 4 Credit(s).
HOR 415 - Plant Diseases 4 Credit(s).
HOR 418 - Plant Pest Management 4 Credit(s).
PHY 201 - General Physics I 4 Credit(s).
PSY 306 - Intro to Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 307 - Advanced Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 314 - Learning 3 Credit(s).
PSY 320 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 325 - Psychopathology of Childhood 3 Credit(s).
PSY 328 - Health Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 331 - Cognitive Development 3 Credit(s).
PSY 332 - Cognitive Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 333 - Biological Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 335 - Psychological and Educational Assessment 3 Credit(s).
PSY 340 - Personality 3 Credit(s).
PSY 345 - Sport Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 348 - Techniques of Counseling 3 Credit(s).
PSY 355 - Science of Sleep 3 Credit(s).
PSY 398 - Professional Seminar: Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology 2 Credit(s).
PSY 420 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 438 - Topics in Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 450 - History and Systems of Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Biology, B.S.

Science Core Certificate [17 Credits]

Biology Required Courses [52 Credits]

Biology Electives [7-8 Credits]

Total Credit Hours Required in Certificate: 17

Total Credit Hours Required in Program: 59

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120