Program Overview

University Program Information

The university program in question is the Bachelor of Science in Biology, offered by the College of Sciences and Humanities. The program requires students to complete 185 credit hours over 12 levels of study.

Program Requirements

To graduate, students must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete 185 credit hours
• Pass all required courses
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0

Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into several categories:

• University Requirements: 8 credit hours
• College Requirements: 12 credit hours
• Major Requirements: 92 credit hours
• Elective Courses: 9 credit hours
• Free Electives: 6 credit hours
• Training: 2 credit hours

Course Distribution

The courses are distributed over 12 levels, with the following credit hours:

• Level 1 (Preparatory Year): 16 credit hours
• Level 2 (Preparatory Year): 14 credit hours
• Level 3 (Preparatory Year): 16 credit hours
• Level 4 (Second Year): 15 credit hours
• Level 5 (Second Year): 15 credit hours
• Level 6 (Second Year): 16 credit hours
• Level 7 (Third Year): 17 credit hours
• Level 8 (Third Year): 16 credit hours
• Level 9 (Third Year): 18 credit hours
• Level 10 (Fourth Year): 12 credit hours
• Level 11 (Fourth Year): 15 credit hours
• Level 12 (Fourth Year): 15 credit hours

Elective Courses

Students can choose from a variety of elective courses, including:

• 3260 Biology: Hematology (3 credit hours)
• 3530 Biology: Biotechnology (3 credit hours)
• 3630 Biology: Applied Ecology (3 credit hours)
• 4280 Biology: Animal Behavior (3 credit hours)
• 4330 Biology: Medicinal Plants (3 credit hours)
• 4460 Biology: Plant Diseases (3 credit hours)
• 4470 Biology: Food Microbiology (3 credit hours)
• 4540 Biology: Genetic Engineering (3 credit hours)

Service Courses

The Biology Department offers several service courses to other departments, including:

• 1060 Biology: General Biology for Health Sciences Students (5 credit hours)
• 2010 Biology: General Biology (1) for Chemistry Students (5 credit hours)
• 2410 Biology: Microbiology for Chemistry Students (4 credit hours)
• 3230 Biology: Animal Physiology for Chemistry Students (4 credit hours)