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BIOLOGY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS In addition to college-wide degree requirements, there are two categories of requirements for majors in Biology: "Biology Courses", and "Basic Science Support Courses". B.A. DEGREE Although a concentration is not required for the B.A. degree, several concentrations are available (see below under Concentrations): Cellular and Molecular Biology, Evolutionary and Behavioral Biology, Bio-research Technology, Marine Biology, Genetics, Microscopy and Imaging, and Biochemistry BIOLOGY COURSES: BIO 1550/1560 - General Biology I and II (with laboratories) BIO 2890 - Biology Program Seminar BIO 3530 - Cell Biology Five additional advanced Biology courses at the 3000 or 4000 level
BIO 3160 - Genetics (laboratory not required) BIO 3170 - Developmental Biology BIO 3530 - Cell Biology BIO 4620 - Molecular Biology
BIO 3430 - Vertebrate Zoology BIO 3440 - Invertebrate Zoology BIO 3360 - Microbiology ENV 3120 - General Ecology Three additional biology electives at the 3000 or 4000 level The six advanced biology courses must include at least one at the 4000 level
BIO 3890 - Biology Junior Seminar BIO 4990 - Senior Project (If a student elects to conduct a Senior Project in an area other than the life sciences, two additional Biology courses are required.) BASIC SCIENCE SUPPORT COURSES: CHE 1550/1560 - General Chemistry I and II CHE 3310/3320 - Organic Chemistry I and II MAT 1500 - Calculus I or MAT 1600 - Introductory Statistics or SSC 3500 - Statistics or PSY 2320 - Behavioral Statistics NOTES: B.A. students may choose a concentration, but one is not required. A year of Physics is highly recommended (PHY 1510/1520- Introductory Physics I and II or PHY 1550/1560- General Physics I and II). Professional and graduate schools generally require Physics. Many students will want to study additional Mathematics. Professional and graduate schools generally require Calculus I. Some professional and graduate schools may not accept high school advanced placement courses to substitute for college introductory science courses, such as General Biology, General Chemistry, or Introductory/General Physics. All courses used to satisfy B.A. requirements in the "Biology Courses" category must be passed with a grade of C- or better. B.A. students must attain a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses used to satisfy Biology major requirements, including the "Biology Courses" and "Basic Science Support Courses" categories. A total of at least 120 credits is required for the B.A. degree.
B.S. DEGREE Students working toward the B.S. follow a more intensive program in the sciences. Although a concentration is not required for the B.S. degree, several concentrations are available: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Evolutionary and Behavioral Biology, Bio-research Technology, Marine Biology, Genetics, Microscopy and Imaging, and Biochemistry. BIOLOGY COURSES: BIO 1550/1560 - General Biology I and II (with laboratories) BIO 2890 - Biology Program Seminar BIO 3530 - Cell Biology BIO 4620 - Molecular Biology or CHE 4610 - Biochemistry Six additional advanced Biology courses at the 3000 or 4000 level One elective must be selected from the following list in Biological Mechanisms: BIO 3160 - Genetics (laboratory not required) BIO 3170 - Developmental Biology BIO 3530 - Cell Biology BIO 4620 - Molecular Biology
BIO 3430 - Vertebrate Zoology BIO 3440 - Invertebrate Zoology BIO 3360 - Microbiology ENV 3120 - General Ecology
BIO 3890 - Biology Junior Seminar BIO 4990 - Senior Project (must be original research project) BASIC SCIENCE SUPPORT COURSES: CHE 1550/1560 - General Chemistry I and II CHE 3310/3320 - Organic Chemistry I and II MAT 1500 - Calculus I MAT 1510 - Calculus II or MAT 1600 - Introductory Statistics or SSC 3500 - Statistics or PSY 2320 - Behavioral Statistics or MAT 1520 - Computer Science I NOTES: B.S. students may choose a concentration, but one is not required. A year of Physics is highly recommended (PHY 1510/1520- Introductory Physics I and II or PHY 1550/1560- General Physics I and II). Professional and graduate schools generally require Physics. Some professional and graduate schools may not accept high school advanced placement courses to substitute for college introductory science courses, such as General Biology, General Chemistry, or Introductory/General Physics. All courses used to satisfy B.S. requirements in the "Biology Courses" category must be passed with a grade of C- or better. B.S. students must attain a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses used to satisfy Biology major requirements, including the "Biology Courses" and "Basic Science Support Courses" categories. A total of at least 128 credits is required for the B.S. degree.
Concentrations allow students to focus their coursework in any of several areas of study. They are available to both B.A. and B.S. students, but are not required for either degree. Courses required for the concentration are completed in the course of or in addition to satisfying the requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology. Concentrations require a Senior Project in the general subject area of the concentration, as well as specific coursework. 1. CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: BIO 3530 - Cell Biology BIO 4620 - Molecular Biology BIO 4670 - Cellular and Molecular Techniques Two courses from the following list: BIO 3170 - Developmental Biology BIO 4650 - Transmission Electron BIO 3250 - Animal Physiology Microscopy and Cell Ultrastructure BIO 3360 - Microbiology BIO 4660/4665 - Scanning Electron BIO 4560 - Immunology Microscopy / Imaging and CHE 4610 - Biochemistry Analytical Microscopy Senior Project in the general subject area of Cellular and Molecular Biology. 2. EVOLUTIONARY AND BEHAVIORAL BIOLOGY: BIO 3160 - Genetics BIO 4720 - Evolution ENV 3820 - Animal Behavior Two courses from the following list: ENV 3120 - General Ecology BIO 3360 - Microbiology BIO 3250 - Animal Physiology CHE 4610 - Biochemistry BIO 3430 - Vertebrate Zoology BIO 4760 - Behavior Genetics BIO 3440 - Invertebrate Zoology PSY 3660 - Physiological Psychology Senior Project in the general subject area of Evolutionary and Behavioral Biology. 3. BIO-RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY: For students interested in a technical career in industrial, clinical, and research laboratories; provides focused training and acquisition of technical skills.
BIO 3160/3160.10 - Genetics / Genetics Laboratory BIO 3360 - Microbiology (with laboratory)
BIO 4670 - Cellular and Molecular Techniques
or BIO 4660/4665 - Scanning Electron Microscopy / Imaging and Analytical Microscopy CHE 3150 - Chemical Instrumentation and Analytical Methods Senior Project involving sophisticated laboratory skills and techniques. 4. MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY: ENV 4460 - Marine Ecology BIO 3360 - Microbiology BIO 3430 - Vertebrate Zoology BIO 3440 - Invertebrate Zoology A field course at a marine laboratory (e.g., Field Marine Science, see the listing of courses available at Shoals Marine Laboratory on page 5 for suggestions). Senior Project in the general subject area of Marine Biology. Note: This concentration can be completed as either a Biology or Environmental Science major. 5. GENETICS: BIO 3160/3160.10 - Genetics / Genetics Laboratory BIO 4620 - Molecular Biology Two courses from the following list: BIO 3170 - Developmental Biology BIO 4670 - Cellular and Molecular BIO 3360 - Microbiology Techniques BIO 4720 - Evolution CHE 4610 - Biochemistry BIO 4760 - Behavior Genetics Senior Project in the general subject area of Genetics. 6. MICROSCOPY AND IMAGING: BIO 4650 - Transmission Electron Microscopy and Cell Ultrastructure BIO 4660/4665 - Scanning Electron Microscopy / Imaging and Analytical Microscopy BIO 3530 - Cell Biology BIO 3360 - Microbiology Senior Project involving Microscopy and Imaging techniques. 7. BIOCHEMISTRY: CHE 4610 - Biochemistry BIO 4670 - Cellular and Molecular Techniques Two courses from the following list: CHE 3150 - Chemical Instrumentation and Analytical Methods BIO 3360 - Microbiology BIO 4620 - Molecular Biology BIO 3530 - Cell Biology Senior Project in the general subject area of Biochemistry. Note: This concentration can be completed as either a Biology or Chemistry major.
BIOLOGY MINOR The purpose of the Biology Minor is to encourage non-science majors and non-biology science majors to follow their interest in Biology by completing a coherent program of study. To elect a Biology Minor, students must submit a completed Minor Application Form to the chair of the Biology program. Upon admission to the biology minor, a student is assigned a minor advisor who will assist in designing an appropriate program. REQUIREMENTS: A total of 20 credits in biology, to consist of: BIO 1550/1560 - General Biology I and II (8 cr. without lab; 10 cr. with lab) or any two of the following courses: BIO 1510 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I: Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr.) BIO 1520 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II: Physiology and Nutrition (4 cr.) BIO 1540 - Frontiers of Life Science (4 cr.) Additional courses needed to complete 20 credits are to be selected in consultation with the biology minor advisor:
BIO 3150 - Ornithology ENV 3820 - Animal Behavior BIO 3160 - Genetics BIO 4660/4665 - Scanning Electron BIO 3430 - Vertebrate Zoology Microscopy / Imaging and BIO 3440 - Invertebrate Zoology Analytical Microscopy
CHEMISTRY MINOR FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS Many Biology majors automatically qualify for a minor in Chemistry. Biology students who complete Biochemistry for the B.S. degree have already taken enough chemistry and need only fill out the Minor Application Form. Other Biology students must take only one Chemistry course past Organic Chemistry (e.g., Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Instrumentation and Analytical Methods). |