Biology/Specialization in Humanities for Teaching, BA

Requirements

In order to earn the bachelor of arts major in biology degree with a specialization in humanities for teaching, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and major/department grade point average of 2.00, including the following:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

II. Major Requirements

48 total credits in biology, including:

Choose one of the following four courses:

Choose one of the following three options:

Choose one of the following two courses:

Senior Synthesis, choose one of the following two options:

III. Other Major Department Requirements

Chemistry, 17 credits in chemistry:

CHEM 260 - Laboratory Safety
15 credits in general chemistry, typically:
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry III
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry Lab II
CHEM 133 - Qualitative Inorganic Laboratory

Mathematics

Choose one of the following three courses:

Science elective (approved by department) (5)

NOTE:

At least 10 credits of the 48 non-senior synthesis biology course credits must be from 300 or 400-level courses (see course descriptions ). Some of the course choices may require prerequisites beyond the minimal degree requirements. For a secondary endorsement in general science, 5 credits of earth science and 5 credits PHYS 105 are required and will satisfy the science elective.