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Biology Curriculum Requirements
Type of degrees awarded: B.A., B.S., A.S.
Core/General Education requirement: Students can combine BIO 153 with CHE 151, GGY 153 or 301, or PHY 151 to meet the core/general education science requirements if they have the appropriate prerequisites. BIO 153 can also be combined with SCI 141 and 143 courses to fulfill the core/general education science requirement. BIO 153 may also be combined with upper-level biology courses to fulfill the science core requirement for the B.S. degree.
Requirements for majors in biology: 36-38 s.h. of Biology; CHE 151, 152, 32l, 322; MAT 113 or higher and 220; additional courses in physics, chemistry, geology, and mathematics are desirable electives.
Areas of concentration available for biology majors are the following:
Conservation Biology: BIO 153, 243, 244, 309 or 396, 317, 312, 331, 435; one course chosen from BIO 302, 307, 321, or 413; BIO 488 and 489 or 490 and 491; BIO 431; ECO 261; GGY 153.
Ecology and Natural History of Plants: BIO 153, 243, 244, 301, 304, 312, 317, 321; 488 and 489 or 490 and 491; and 4 s.h. chosen from BIO 302, 307, 413, 440, or 450; Suggested electives are SCI 141 or GGY 153, CHE 312, and CHE 450
General
Biology: BIO 153; 243 and 244; 301, 302, 304 or 398; 309
or 401; 306, 308 or 440; BIO 312, 317 or 413; 488 and 489 or 490
and 491; and additional biology electives to make a total of 36
s.h.
Health Occupations Science: BIO 153, 244, 306, 307, 308, 400, 440; BIO 309 or 401; one course chosen from BIO 302, 317, 321; BIO 488 and 489 or 490 and 491; CHE 450; either one of the following two sequences: PHY 151 and 152 OR PHI 340, PSY 101 and one of the following from PSY 304, 340, or 341.
Microbiology/Cell Biology: BIO 153, 243 or 244, 301 or 304, 307 or 396, 400, 401, and 440; one course chosen from BIO 302, 317, 321, or 398; 488 and 489 or 490 and 491; CHE 450. This concentration is recommended for pre-medical students majoring in biology; for pre-veterinary students, and for students preparing for the Methodist University Physician Assistant Program.
Zoology: BIO 153, 299, 302, 312, 401; 243 or 244; 317 or 321; BIO 399 or 440; two classes chosen from 303, 319, and 398, and either 488 and 489 or 490 and 491.
Requirements for the minor in biology: 19-20 s.h.: BIO 153 plus 15-16 s.h. of Biology electives
Requirements for the A.S. Subject Concentration: 153 plus at least 16 s.h. of 300- or higher-level courses for a total of 19/20 s.h. in biology; SCI 141 and 143 for a total of 6 s.h.; MAT 105 or higher for a total of 3 s.h.; 28/29 s.h. for the concentration.
Writing-Enrichment Courses: BIO 307, 401, 440, 489, and 491
Computer Intensive Courses: BIO 488, 489, 490, and 491
