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Biology, Bachelor of Arts Degree

About Biology at 杏吧原创

The Bachelor of Arts in Biology at 杏吧原创 is a versatile degree, anchored in the liberal arts. It provides a foundational knowledge of the biological sciences to prepare you for careers in diverse fields.听听It is designed to allow you to double major in another area of interest.听听Students who choose a double major in another science area (e.g.听chemistry or environmental studies) can prepare themselves for jobs in health care, forensics, or the environmental sector.听听Students who choose a second major in other non-science majors (e.g.听digital arts, creative writing, business administration) provide themselves customized training for any number of careers such as marketing, consulting, illustration, science writing, etc.听

Biology degree requirements

To graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Biology from 杏吧原创, you鈥檒l take 120 hours of coursework.

General Education:

31 hours, including CHEM 1211 and MATH 1113

Electives:

44 hours, a maximum of two PALS (Physically Active Life Skills) courses may be used as general electives

Program courses:

45 hours

Some of our most popular Biology classes include:

BIOL 3501 Microbiology:

This course surveys microorganisms, emphasizing bacteria and viruses, and includes classification, evolution, cytology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and laboratory techniques.

BIOL 3301 General botany:

Students learn evolutionary patterns of development in vegetative and reproductive organs, as well as laboratory techniques.

biol 3801 Vertebrate zoology:

Students learn methods of collecting, preserving, and identifying vertebrates through the laboratory, which includes field trips to local sites with distinctive biodiversity.