Biology, Biomedical Emphasis, B.S.

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Core of Required Courses

(for all degree programs in Biology)

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program for available options in each category.

ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
Fine Art (3 credits)
Literature (3 credits)
History (3 credits)
Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
Social Sciences (9 credits)
Natural Science (6 credits)
Mathematics (3 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Required Biology Courses: 24 Sem. Hrs.

Biology Track (see below): 11-12 Sem. Hrs.

choose one:

Botany Track; Zoology Track; Molecular Biology Track; Environmental Biology Track; or No Track (any 2000‑ or above‑level courses with the BIO, ENV, or BTEC prefix)

Chemistry Requirements: 8 Sem. Hrs.

Mathematics Requirements: 10 Sem. Hrs.

Core Total*: 86-87 Sem. Hrs.

*12 semester hours of Natural Sciences and Mathematics count toward General Education and toward major requirements. Additional requirements apply to specific programs.

Electives: 33-34 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.

Biomedical Emphasis

Freshman Seminar and General Education*: 45(33) Sem. Hrs.

Biology: 36 Sem. Hrs.

Choose one from: 3-4 Sem. Hrs.

Chemistry: 20 Sem. Hrs.

Physics: 8 Sem. Hrs.

Math: 10 Sem. Hrs.

Electives: 9-10 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.

*12 semester hours of Natural Sciences and Mathematics count toward General Education and toward major requirements.