Biology, BA

Program Code: BIOL-BA

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in biology is designed for students who wish to combine a primary academic interest in biology with additional training in a complementary field. This curriculum allows the greatest overall flexibility in a student’s program of study by providing them with the opportunity to earn a minor in their complementary field as well as a second minor through their free electives. The primary biology major combined with two minors can make an attractive educational package for the student and for potential employers. Examples of complementary fields that might enhance a student’s competitiveness in the job market include anthropology, business administration, criminology, economics, foreign language, LGBT&Q, marketing, pre-law, psychology, safety sciences, sociology, sustainability, women and gender studies, or others of interest.

Liberal Studies: 47-48

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Mathematics:

MATH 105 - College Algebra Credits: 3
or
MATH 121 - Calculus I for Natural and Social Sciences Credits: 4

Natural Science: (1)

CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4

Social Science:

One course should also fulfill GMA requirement.

Liberal Studies Elective: 6

MATH 217 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
Select an addtional course from Humanities, Social Sciences or Fine Arts. Credits: 3

Major: 33

Required Core Courses: 12

BIOL 201 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4
BIOL 202 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 203 - Principles of Genetics and Development Credits: 4

Controlled Electives: 21

Any BIOL course 200-level or above. (2, 3, 4, 5)

Other Requirements:

PHYS 111 - Physics I Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 121 - Physics I Lab Credits: 1

Planned Minor in Complementary Field: 18-20

Select a second major or minor in consultation with your advisor. (4)

Free Electives: 1-12

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) CHEM 101-102 or CHEM 103-255 sequences may be substituted for this requirement for transfer students or students declaring a double major.
(2) At least 12 credits must be 300-level or higher.
(3) No more than 8 credits can come from 100-level courses.
(4) No more than two Controlled Elective courses can apply (excluding prerequisite, liberal studies, cognate or college core courses) towards complementary field.
(5) No more than 6cr total from Independent Study, Special Topics, or Internship applies to major; excess applied as free electives.