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Department of Biology
The Department of Biology strives to develop in students an understanding and awareness of environmental processes and to provide a basic knowledge of the taxonomy, morphology, and physiology of man and other organisms. Biology majors receive the appropriate background for graduate work, science, education, or employment requiring a fundamental knowledge of Biology.
Organismal Biology Major, B.S.
Thsi major concentrates on the ecology, phylogeny, and taxonomy of organisms and should be selected by these individuals interested in field biology. It requires 39 semester hours of Biology to include 1410, 1420, 24440, 2460, 3310, 3450, 3470, 4090, 4191, and 4400. A grade of "C" or better must be made in all courses applying towards the major. Also required are CHEM 1410, 1420, and 2440 or 3410. MATH 1330 and 3303 are recommended.
Academic Foundation
| ENGL 1321 & 1322 | 3 |
| English Literature | 6 |
| Speech Communication | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Social Science | 12 |
| Laboratory Science | 16 |
| Mathematics (MATH 1306 or higher) | 3 |
| CSBS 1311 & 1312 | 6 |
| Exercise and Sport Science (2 activity courses) | 2 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 63 |
Required Courses
| BIOL 1410 | 4 |
| BIOL 1420 | 4 |
| BIOL 2440 | 4 |
| BIOL 2460 | 4 |
| BIOL 3310 | 3 |
| BIOL 3450 | 4 |
| BIOL 3470 | 4 |
| BIOL 4090 | |
| BIOL 4191 | 1 |
| BIOL 4400 | 4 |
| Total | 39 |
Additional Required Courses
| CHEM 1410 | 4 |
| CHEM 1420 | 4 |
| CHEM 2440 or 3410 | 4 |
| Total | 12 |
Recommended Courses
| MATH 1330 | 3 |
| MATH 3303 | 3 |
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