2022-23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Biology — Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biology provides general course background in the biological sciences. Course requirements involve 53–58 semester hours including: Biology Core Requirements......................................................23 BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology............................................... 4 BIO-1120 Biology II: Zoology..................................................... 4 BIO-2500 General Botany......................................................... 4 BIO-2600 General Ecology....................................................... 4 BIO-3300 Genetics. .................................................................. 4 BIO-3800 Biological Research.................................................. 2 *BIO-4800 Senior Seminar–Biology.......................................... 1 *Capstone Course Cognates.....................................................................................16 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II........................... 8 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I.............................................. 4 GMTH-1030 Precalculus........................................................... 4 Track Options — Select one................................................14–19 General Track..............................................................................14 BIO-3710 Biochemistry............................................................. 4 BIO(A)/ENVS/MBIO/CHEM/PHYS/MATH/GMTH/ GEOL-2XXX, 3XXX, or 4XXX.............................................. 10 Ecology Track. ............................................................................18 BIO-3200 Advanced Ecology.................................................... 3 or ENVS-3100 Principles of Geographic Information System 4 BIO-3430 Conservation Biology for Wildlife and Zoos. ............. 3 BIO-3610 Ecophysiology........................................................... 3 BIO/ENVS-3XXX, or 4XXX................................................. 9–10 Plant Science Track....................................................................18 BIO-3410 Parasitology and Invertebrate Zoology. .................... 3 BIO-3520 Plant Taxonomy. ....................................................... 3 BIO-3530 Agricultural Science.................................................. 3 BIO/ENVS-3XXX, or 4XXX....................................................... 9 Pre-Physician Assistant Track...................................................18 BIO-2210 Microbiology.............................................................. 4 BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function I............................... 4 BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II.............................. 4 Two of the following:.................................................................. 6 ALHL-2000 Medical Terminology........................................3 (PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology....................................3 or PYCH-2600 Human Development:Life Span................ 3) Zoology Track. ............................................................................19 BIO-3410 Parasitology and Invertebrate Zoology. .................... 3 BIO-3420 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology.... 4 BIO-3430 Conservation Biology for Wildlife and Zoos. ............. 3 BIO/ENVS-3XXX, or 4XXX....................................................... 9 Biology Major (B.A.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–4 General Education Requirements..........................................41–49 Biology Core Requirements. ........................................................23 Cognates...................................................................................... 16 Track Requirements. .............................................................. 14–19 Electives.................................................................................29–34 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, optometry, or any of the health professions should refer to page 216 for a list of courses generally recommended for admission to professional colleges. Students anticipating graduate study in biology should consider completing the Bachelor of Science in biology curriculum. A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 26. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Biology — B.A. First year: BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology........................................................4 BIO-1120 Biology II: Zoology..............................................................4 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................................3 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II....................................8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GMTH-1030 Precalculus....................................................................4 History Elective..................................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 32 Second year: BIO-2500 General Botany..................................................................4 BIO-2600 General Ecology................................................................4 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I.......................................................4 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective. .............................................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and Healthy Living..................................2 Track Requirements. ..........................................................................4 Total................................................................................................. 33 Third year: BIO-3300 Genetics. ...........................................................................4 BIO-3800 Biological Research...........................................................2 BTGE-3755 Theology I. .....................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 Track Requirements. ........................................................................ 12 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 Electives.............................................................................................5 Total................................................................................................. 32 Fourth year: BIO-4800 Senior Seminar — Biology. ...............................................1 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Track Requirements. ..........................................................................3 Electives...........................................................................................24 Total................................................................................................. 31 Page 194 2022–23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Science and Mathematics Biology — Bachelor of Arts