Program Overview

Biology Education, BS

The Biology Education, BS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in biology and prepare them for a career in teaching. The program requires a total of 47-48 credits.

Course List

The following courses are required for the Biology Education, BS program:

• BIOL 200: Introduction to Cellular Biology (3 credits)
• BIOL 200L: Introduction to Cellular Biology Lab (1 credit)
• BIOL 201: Introduction to Biodiversity & Evolution (4 credits)
• BIOL 201L: Introduction to Biodiversity & Evolution Lab (1 credit)
• BIOL 287: Sophomore Biology Seminar (1 credit)
• BIOL 302: Botany (3 credits)
• BIOL 302L: Botany Lab (1 credit)
• BIOL 303: Microbiology (3 credits)
• BIOL 303L: Microbiology Lab (2 credits)
• BIOL 305: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credits)
• BIOL 305L: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 credit)
• BIOL 311: Ecology (3 credits)
• BIOL 311L: Ecology Lab (1 credit)
• BIOL 321: Genetics (3 credits)
• BIOL 321L: Genetics Lab (1 credit)
• BIOL 487: Senior Biology Seminar (1 credit)
• ENVS 102: History of Life (3 credits)
• ENVS 102L: History of Life Lab (1 credit)
• MATH 200: Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)
• Students may choose either the Chem 121/122 sequence or the Chem 231/232 sequence (8-9 credits)

Note

Students must fulfill the 9-12 professional education requirements for licensure. Please see the Advising Guide for complete requirements.