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.

Experiential Component (Complete the Following Courses:)

BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 111 - Introductory Biology II Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 201 - Vertebrate Zoology Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 301 - Invertebrate Zoology Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 202 - Introduction to Plant Science Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 306 - Nonvascular Plants and Fungi Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 305 - Introductory Genetics Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 330 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 4

Liberal Arts Requirements (11 Credit Hours)

CHM 103 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 104 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 111 - Pre-Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
MTH 112 - Pre-Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
MTH 211 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 3

Program Specific Requirements (8 Credit Hours)

CHM 301 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 201 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
PHY 203 - Fundamentals of Physics Credit Hour(s): 4

Required Courses (43-45 Credit Hours)

*Students who complete the requirements for licensure under the Teacher Education minor may substitute EDU 402 and EDU 403 for NSM 398 and NSM 498 .

BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 111 - Introductory Biology II Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 201 - Vertebrate Zoology Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 301 - Invertebrate Zoology Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 202 - Introduction to Plant Science Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 306 - Nonvascular Plants and Fungi Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 311 - Field Botany Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 230 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 305 - Introductory Genetics Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 330 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
BIO 303 - Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
CHM 315 - Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 4
ESC 203 - Fundamentals of Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4
ESC 205 - Tropical and Marine Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
ESC 206 - Community Ecology of the Southeast Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
ESC 207 - South African Ecology and Culture Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
ESC 208 - Ireland’s Natural History: Interaction of Nature and Culture Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
ESC 302 - Conservation Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ESC 321 - Aquatic Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ESC 202 - Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4
NSM 398 - Junior Seminar Credit Hour(s): 3 *
NSM 498 - Senior Seminar Credit Hour(s): 3 *

Major Electives (12 Credit Hours @ 300-400 level)

12 hours from other BIO or approved Life Science courses all at the 300-400 level:

ASI 316 - Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hour(s): 4
ASI 414 - Domestic Animal Reproduction Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 315 - Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 4
ESC 302 - Conservation Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
ESC 321 - Aquatic Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4
ESC 405 - Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology and Management Credit Hour(s): 4
HHP 340 - Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Movement Credit Hour(s): 3
HHP 355 - Physiology of Exercise Credit Hour(s): 3
HOR 415 - Plant Diseases Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 333 - Biological Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

Biology Secondary Education Endorsement

Ferrum College offers teaching licensure in Biology (grades 6-12) through the selection of a minor in Teacher Education with specialization in Secondary Education. This licensure requires passing state mandated testing prior to enrollment in EDU 402 - The Profession of Teaching: The Student Teaching Field Experience and EDU 403 - The Profession of Teaching: The Student Teaching Synthesis Experience . Students pursuing licensure must complete all components of the Teacher Education Minor. (See Teacher Education Minor )

Biology majors seeking a secondary teacher endorsement must take the following courses:

BIO 303 - Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 201 - Vertebrate Zoology Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 301 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 302 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 203 - Fundamentals of Physics Credit Hour(s): 4 AND
PHY 204 - Fundamentals of Physics Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
PHY 201 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4 AND
PHY 202 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4