Biology BS

The biology major offers “Core Quality” structured around core classes that provide the foundation of the biological studies. From there, the biology major has six emphases: General Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, Pre-Chiropractic Articulation, Pre-Professional/Health Science, Pre-Nursing, and Life Science. These emphases allow students to tailor their studies to individual career goals and provide them with “Choice Content.”

Students majoring in Biology must complete the 26-credit biological science core and the additional 25-43 credits in a specific area of emphasis. Only one emphasis area may be completed.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to apply scientific methodology to solve biological problems.
• Students will be able to differentiate among processes responsible for biological evolution.
• Students will be able to analyze patterns of genetic inheritance.
• Students will be able to describe the flow of matter and energy through biological systems.
• Students will be able to investigate the levels of organization applicable to the study of biological organisms.
• Students will be able to relate structure and function across levels of biological systems.