Biology Major, BA

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

(NOTE: Students seeking a BA degree must complete one year college/university study or two years high school study of a single world language.)

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 - Introductory Biostatistics Credits: (4)
BIOL 321 - Genetics Credits: (5)
BIOL 470 - Mechanisms of Evolution Credits: (5)
BIOL 497 - Honors Thesis Credits: (1-5)
OR BIOL 499S - Senior Seminar Credits: (1)
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)
CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (2)

Select from the following sequences: Credits 10

PHYS 111 - Introductory Physics I with Laboratory Credits: (5)
PHYS 112 - Introductory Physics II with Laboratory Credits: (5)
OR
PHYS 121 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences I Credits: (5)
PHYS 122 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences II Credits: (5)
OR
PHYS 181 - General Physics I with Laboratory Credits: (5)
PHYS 182 - General Physics II with Laboratory Credits: (5)

Select from the following: Credits 5-10

Take both:
BIOL 355 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (5)
BIOL 356 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (5)
OR BIOL 441 - Plant Physiology Credits: (5)
OR BIOL 455 - Integrative Animal Physiology Credits: (5)

Biology Major, BA

Required Courses

Select from the following sequences: Credits 10

Select from the following: Credits 5-10

Select from the following: Credits 5

Total Credits: 70-75

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