The different options in the B.A. program prepare the student for graduate study in various fields of biology, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, for teaching in elementary or secondary schools, and for positions in industry or government related to the biological sciences. The B.S. degree is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and opportunities for both intensive study and research in biotechnology, and in the broad scope of biological and medical areas of molecular biology, environmental biology, biomedical research, ecology and behavior, and microbiology.

The student should consult with his/her departmental advisor to select appropriate major electives for the respective area of interest.

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B.S./B.A.

OPTIONAL MAJORS IN THIS DEPT.: B.S. Biotechnology, B.A. Physical Therapy Track, B.A. Occupational Therapy Track, B.A. Honors Option, B.A. Teacher Certification Option

Courses shown below are not a complete outline of major completion. Please click here to find the PDF file that outlines all the requirements of your major.

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GENERAL EDUCATION

Please refer to your curriculum guidesheet for up-to-date core requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSES WITHIN PROGRAM(S) REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC MAJOR(S)
Bio 2200	Cell Biology	4
Bio 2400	Genes, Organisms, Populations	4
Bio 2500	Principles of Botany	4
Bio 3400	Zoology: Form and Function	4
Bio 3614	Principles of Ecology	4
Bio 3704	Principles of Genetics	3