May 06, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, BSED


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The Department of Biology, in conjunction with the College of Education and Communications, provides a program leading to the bachelor of science in education with certification to teach biology. The program is committed to preparing teachers who possess a strong foundation in biology, a broad background in associated sciences, and an extensive preparation in pedagogy.

See requirements leading to teacher certification, titled “3-Step Process for Teacher Education,” in the College of Education and Communications  section of this catalog.

Liberal Studies: 48


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

Mathematics:


Social Science:


Liberal Studies Electives: 7


College of Education: 31


Major: 28


Required Biology Course:


Controlled Electives: 15


  • Biology electives: (major courses only) (2)
  • One course from each area: Cell and Molecular Area, Ecology Area, Organismal Area (A list of courses in each area is available on the Biology Department website or at the Biology office.) A minimum of 6cr must be in courses at the 488 level. At least one course must be a field biology course.

Other Science Requirements: 12


Other Science Requirements:


Exit survey for assessment purposes

Free Electives: 1


Total Degree Requirements: 120


See advisory paragraph “Timely Completion of Degree Requirements” in the section on Requirements for Graduation .

(1) MATH 121  may be substituted for MATH 110 .

(2) No more than 3cr total from Independent Study, Special Topics, or Internship applies to major; excess applied as free electives.

(3) The two-semester (6cr) sequence of BIOC 301 -BIOC 402  can be substituted for CHEM 351  to meet the biochemistry requirement.

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