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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 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: 46-47


A. Biology Courses (32 credits)


2. Choose one of the following four options (4-5 credits):


3. Upper-division courses (3-4 credits)


  • Upper-level Biology courses in addition to those above to bring the total number of Biology credits to 32.

B. Chemistry Courses (8 credits)


C. Math and Computer Electives (6-7 credits)


1. 3 credits of math, preferably


2. Choose one of the following three options (3-4 credits):