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2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Biology, B.A.


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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is designed to offer students a broad background in the biological sciences, permitting more free electives than the B.S. program. Biology electives allow students to pursue a variety of specific interests that may lead to positions in government, industry, environmental fields, teaching, and health care professions. The B.A. degree may be combined for certification for teaching in the public schools.

Prospective biology majors should begin the chemistry sequence in the first year.

Students considering careers in medicine must consult with faculty concerning required electives.

General Education Requirements (A&S)


In addition to major requirements, students must meet the General Education Requirements that correlate to their degree.

Major GPA and Grade Requirements


Biology and chemistry courses must be completed with a grade point average of at least 2.2.

All courses required for the major must be taken for a letter grade and may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Required credits: 46


One of the following:


Upper-division courses


  • Upper-division biology course(s) in addition to the above 

Chemistry Courses (8 credits)


Math and Computer Electives (6-7 credits)


3 credits of Math, preferably

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