Biology Major, B.A.

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The B.A. degree is designed to develop breadth in the sciences generally. Students completing the B.A. major will find that their strong general background will allow them flexibility in career choices. The B.A. degree meets the requirements for admission to most graduate schools and medical schools.

Required Courses

BIOL 181 - General Biology I Credits: (5)
BIOL 182 - General Biology II Credits: (5)
BIOL 183 - General Biology III Credits: (5)
BIOL 213 - Quantitative Methods in Biology Credits: (4)
BIOL 321 - Genetics Credits: (5)
BIOL 470 - Mechanisms of Evolution Credits: (3)
BIOL 497 - Honors Thesis Credits: (1-5)
OR
BIOL 499S. - Senior Seminar Credits: (1)

General Chemistry and Laboratory

CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (1)
CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: (1)
CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III Credits: (4)
CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III Credits: (1)

Organic Chemistry and Laboratory

CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (2)
CHEM 362 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)

Select from the following Physics sequences - Credits: 10

Biology Major, B.A.

Required Courses

General Chemistry and Laboratory

Organic Chemistry and Laboratory

Select from the following Physics sequences - Credits: 10

Introductory Physics

OR General Physics

Select from the following - Credits: 5 to 10

Select from the following - Credits: 5

Total Credits: 71 to 76