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A. REQUIRED COURSES in Biology (24 credit hours): | CREDITS | |
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BIO 141-142 | General Biology I-II | 4-4 |
BIO 245 | Genetics | 4 |
BIO 223 | Ecology | 4 |
BIO 360 | Cell and Molecular Biology I | 4 |
BIO 365 | Junior Biology Seminar+ | 2 |
BIO 497 | Senior Science Seminar I,II | 1 |
SCI 497 or BIO 498 | Interdisciplinary Sr Sem or Sr Sem II | 1 |
B. Required Courses in Related Fields (22-24 credit hours): | ||
CHE 151-152 | General Chemistry I-II | 5-5 |
MAT 241 | Introduction to Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
or | ||
MAT 245 | Statistics for the Life Sciences | 4 |
PHY 211-212 | Introduction to Physics I-II* | 4-4 |
or | ||
PHY 241-242 | General Physics I-II * | 5-5 |
C. Science Electives: An additional 18 credit hours of science electives are required. | ||
*The prerequisite for physics is MAT 153, so BA Biology major will need to take MAT 153 as well.
Other Requirements:
+By the end of the sophomore year, students must submit a study plan with the help of their advisor.