The Biology department offers a 120-credit Bachelor of Arts and a 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Students are introduced to laboratory training in general biology, ecology, physiology, molecular biology, and many elective courses. Both degrees prepare students to pursue graduate degree programs in education, the biological disciplines, medicine, or allied health professions.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology allows for broader training, specializing in biological sciences, but substituting some depth for flexibility. It is designed to allow students to take outside courses or obtain a minor that may be appropriate for their career aspirations.
Learning outcomes
By completing the Biology program, students will:
- Be able to read and interpret current biological literature, formulate scientific hypotheses, design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data;
- Have mastered the fundamental principles of cell/molecular/organism biology;
- Have training necessary to apply biological, biomedical and biotechnological principles and techniques to human health and well-being from a holistic/wellness perspective;
- Have awareness and appreciation of interdisciplinary interactions among other disciplines in the natural sciences, mathematics, and cognate fields;
- Have awareness to appreciate the beauty, complexity, and fragility of our biosphere, and the intricate dynamics of balancing systems within the biosphere;
- Have critical tools to exercise responsibility and stewardship of the biosphere by assuming positions of leadership in our global society.
Graduation requirements
The student must earn a grade of “C” or better in every major course. The student’s overall quality point ratio in major courses must be at least 2.0. If a student earns a grade of “D” or “F” in a course in the major field, he or she must retake that course and earn a “C” or better
