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Apr 25, 2024
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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology Organismal Biology Specialization, B.S.
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The organismal biology specialization allows a student to explore the structure (morphology), function (physiology), development, behavior and taxonomic diversity of animals, plants, fungi and/or microbes. A student looking for a traditional zoology or botany program will be well served by this specialization. The organismal specialization is a good choice for students preparing for graduate study in organismal biology or planning for a career in the health professions, forensics, or state or federal agency work, and it can complement other programs such as teaching, biological anthropology and psychology.
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Biology Core
The B.S. major offers undergraduate students a degree program with depth of training in the biological sciences and supporting fields. This program prepares students for immediate entrance into careers in biological sciences or for graduate work (for preparation for teaching high school biology, see biology teaching major). Students may choose a general B.S. degree (no specialization), or a specialization in one of three areas: cell and molecular biology, ecology, or organismal biology (these will be indicated on the student’s transcripts). Students consult with the appropriate biology advisor for approval of their B.S. program and electives, which must be submitted for approval to the biological sciences department at least one academic year preceding graduation. All students in the B.S. biology major must complete all B.S. core requirements, plus additional specific requirements if they choose a specialization. A maximum of 15 credits in BIOL 490 and BIOL 496 may be included in the major. CHEM 181 has a prerequisite of high school chemistry and qualification for MATH 153. BIOL 360 has a prerequisite of MATH 153. General Chemistry and Laboratory Credits: 15
Organic Chemistry and Laboratory Credits: 8
Organismal diversity requirement:
All students in the Biology B.S. program must take at least one advanced (300- or 400-level) animal course, one advanced plant course, and one advanced course covering other organisms (fungi, protists, bacteria, viruses). These courses may be contained within the Core or taken as electives. See department for list of approved courses in each category. These need not be additional courses; they may be courses already included to satisfy other major requirements. Additional Required Courses
- Organismal Biology Electives Credits: 23-25
Select two of the following structural/ functional courses - Credits: 10 to 11
Select one of the following taxonomy courses - Credits: 4 to 5
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