Undergraduate Programs of Study: Majors and Minors

NEWS FLASH!  Beginning Fall 2010 we will have an Environmental Health Major

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

One strength of our program is that all students, regardless of interest, take the same core courses for their first year or more.  That means that students don't have to declare an emphasis or even a major until their second year (or, in some cases, their third year) of college.  Students will still be able to finish their degree within four years.  Both the Counseling Center and Career Services can be very helpful for students who can't decide what field to follow!

Another strength is that students are trained broadly.  Note that all students take classes in molecular, cell and organismal biology.  This is especially important these days, because overlap of knowledge between fields is increasingly important!

The Core Courses (required of all our majors)

ALL  FIRST YEAR STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE BOTH BIO 105 AND CHEM 105 DURING THEIR FIRST SEMESTER TO ENSURE TIMELY GRADUATION.

Bio 105 Concepts in Biology: Unity (4cr)

Bio 111 or 112 Biology or Healthcare Orientation (2cr)

Bio 230 and/or 231 Animal Survey and/or Plant and Microbial Survey (4cr, each) (see specific requirements)

Bio 323 Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology (3cr)

Bio 343 Genetics (4cr)

Bio 349 Ecology and Evolution (3cr)

Bio 319 or 345 or 450 Animal or Plant or Microbial Physiology (5cr)

Bio 491 Senior Survey (0cr)

Chem 105 Gen. Chemistry I (exception: Health Care Business Emphasis)

Chem 106 Gen. Chemistry II (exception: Health Care Business Emphasis)

Math to meet the College of Letters and Science requirement for a Bachelor's of Science Degree (see specific emphases and major)

Visit the sites shown in the menu (to the left) for other requirements specific to the major or emphasis.

Pre Health Professional Students

Students planning to become physicians, veterinarians, physician's assistants, dentists or other health professional should visit a site created by Dr. Dana Vaughan (click here).

Biology and Microbiology Minor

View the requirements for the Biology or Microbiology Minor.