Biology/Specialization in Humanities for Teaching, BA

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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:

BIOL 1610 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology
BIOL 1611 - Biology Lab I
BIOL 1620 - Biology II: Evolution and Ecology
BIOL 1621 - Biology Lab II
BIOL 1630 - Biology III: Physiology and Development
BIOL 1631 - Biology III Lab
BIOL 2700 - Genetics
BIOL 4600 - General Ecology
BIOL Elective (approved by department) (see Course Descriptions ) (5)

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 2700 - Laboratory Safety
15 credits in general chemistry, typically:
CHEM 1500 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1510 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 1520 - General Chemistry III
CHEM 1501 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 1511 - General Chemistry Laboratory II

Mathematics

Choose one of the following three courses:

Science elective (approved by department) (5)

NOTES:

A minimum grade of C (2.00) is required for any biology course that will serve as a prerequisite for another biology course.

At least 10 credits of the 48 non-senior synthesis biology course credits must be from 3000- or 4000-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 1050 are required and will satisfy the science elective.