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BA Major in Biology

B.A., Major in Biology

Major Requirements*

At least 26 hours in Biology to include:

  • BIOL111 Biology 1 (4 hours)
  • BIOL112 Biology 2 (4 hours)
  • BIOL216 Cell Biology (4 hours)
  • BIOL230 Genetics and Evolution (4 hours)
  • BIOL461 Seminar in Biology (1 hour)

One of the following laboratory courses:

  • BIOL305 Marine Biology (5 hours)
  • BIOL306 Freshwater Biology (5 hours)
  • BIOL336 Ecology (5 hours)

Cognate Requirements

  • CHEM111 General Chemistry 1 (4 hours)
  • MATH215 Introduction to Statistics and Probability (3 hours)

Declaration and completion of a minor or major in another academic discipline or completion of teacher education requirements for secondary licensure.

*2023-2024 Academic Catalog

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