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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.
Cell Biology Major, B.S.
This major concentrates on cellular processes and development. It requires 39 semester hours of Biology to include 1410, 1420, 2440, 2441, 2480, 3310, 3340, 4090, 4191, 4410, 4415, and a 4-hour upper level Biology elective. A grade of "C" or better must be made in all Biology courses applying to the major. Also requried are CHEM 1410, 1420, and 3410. Recommended courses include CHEM 3420 and 4430 and MATH 1330 and 3303.
Academic Foundation
| ENGL 1321 & 1322 | 6 |
| English Literature | 6 |
| Speech Communication | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Social Science | 12 |
| Laboratory Science (two areas) | 16 |
| Mathematics (MATH 1306 or higher) | 3 |
| CSBS 1311 & 1312 | 6 |
| Exercise and Sport Science (2 activity courses) | 2 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 63 |
Required Biology Courses
| BIOL 1410 | 4 |
| BIOL 1420 | 4 |
| BIOL 2440 | 4 |
| BIOL 2441 | 4 |
| BIOL 2480 | 4 |
| BIOL 3310 | 3 |
| BIOL 3340 | 3 |
| BIOL 4090 | |
| BIOL 4191 | 1 |
| BIOL 4410 | 4 |
| BIOL 4415 | 4 |
| Upper-level Biology elective | 4 |
| Total | 39 |
Additional Required Courses
| CHEM 1410 | 4 |
| CHEM 1420 | 4 |
| CHEM 3410 | 4 |
Recommended Courses
| CHEM 3420 | 4 |
| CHEM 4430 | 4 |
| MATH 1330 | 3 |
| MATH 3303 | 3 |
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