Biology
Students may major in biology to prepare for careers in the health sciences or allied health professions, or for graduate study in a related field.
BS Requirements: 120 credits including 60 credits in Liberal Arts
College Core Requirements
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Course |
BS |
AS |
| GLLN 110 or 111 - Introduction to College Writing (or exemption) |
4 |
4 |
| GLLN 121 - College Writing I |
4 |
4 |
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4 |
4 |
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GLLN - Literature |
6 |
3 |
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6 |
3 |
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Various - Ethnic or Judaic Studies |
3 |
3 |
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3 |
3 |
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3 or 4 |
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| GCON 120 - Fundamentals of Computers with Microcomputer Applications |
4 |
4 |
| GCAN*** - Speech |
3 |
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Minimum |
36 |
24 |
Note: In some cases, the above courses may satisfy requirements for both the major and the core. In addition, some of the above courses may be offered with related, optional 1-credit workshops or “topics” courses for which students may register. These courses count as liberal arts.
Requirements for the Major
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Course |
BS |
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3 |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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Five-Six courses from the following including one Biology Lab course: |
18 |
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Minimum |
45 |
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Requirements for the Biology Honors Major*
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| Five-Six courses from the following including one Biology Lab course: | 18 |
| Minimum | 56 |
*Students must meet specified requirements to be admitted to this major. See advisor for details.
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