Biological Sciences (Bachelor of Science Degree)

The Biological Sciences degree program is designed to stimulate intellectual and personal growth through an examination of the fundamental properties of living systems, the application of experimental and descriptive methods of discovery, and the consideration of the social, ethical, and aesthetic aspects of biological knowledge. Both the rigor and flexibility of the program will help students enter employment or post-baccalaureate studies with a competitive advantage, while allowing students to choose an individualized course of study with an emphasis in Ecology and Environment, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or Pre-Professional Studies.

The Biological Sciences degree program will prepare students for careers in the biological sciences, give students the opportunity to pursue graduate degrees in the biological sciences and to provide students with the preparation necessary to pursue professional programs in the medical sciences.

Program of Study Requirements Credit
General Core Requirements
  • En101 English Composition I (4 cr)
  • En102 English Composition II or En150 Alternative (4 cr)
  • Ns/Fy100 Quest for Success
  • Research Capstone Course
  • Humanities Core (two) (8 cr)
  • Natural Sciences Core (see Ns102 and Ma203 below) (8 cr)
  • Social Sciences Core (two) (8 cr)
  • Career Enhancing:

Ma202 Statistical Methods (4 cr)

Choose one: (4 cr):

  • Cm301 Public Relations,
  • En100 Effective Speaking
  • En300 Speaking for the Professions
  • En303 Writing for the Professions
  • Mg150 Organization and Management Theory
  • Mg320 Management Ethics or Py315 Ethics in the Helping Professions
  • Py321 Social Research
  • Py415 Conflict Resolution
  • Foreign Language
  • IT Course
 48 (44 with En150)
Major Requirements
  • Ma203 Applied Calculus (satisfies Natural Sciences Core)
  • Ns102 General Biology I (4 cr)
  • Ns103 General Biology II (4 cr)
  • Ns104 General Chemistry I (4 cr)
  • Ns105 General Chemistry II (4 cr)
  • Ns150 General Physics I (4 cr)
  • Ns160 General Physics II (4 cr)
  • Ns250 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)
  • Ns260 Organic Chemistry II (4 cr)

Choose one of the following organismal courses (4 cr):

  • Ns120 Human Biology
  • Ns200 Ecology
  • Ns215 Animal Behavior

Choose one of the following cellular/molecular courses (4 cr):

  • Ns240 Microbiology
  • Ns280 Genetics
  • Ns290 Cell Biology
 36
Concentration Requirements (300/400 level) 12
General Electives (300/400 level) 32
Total Credits 128