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:

BIOL 161 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology 4
BIOL 171 - Biology Lab I 1
BIOL 162 - Biology II: Evolution and Ecology 4
BIOL 172 - Biology Lab II 1
BIOL 163 - Biology III: Physiology & Development 4
BIOL 173 - Biology III Lab 1
BIOL 240 - Genetics 5
BIOL 470 - General Ecology 5
BIOL Elective (approved by department) (5)

Choose one of the following four courses:

Choose one of the following three courses:

Choose one of the following two courses:

Senior Synthesis:

III. Other Major Department Requirements

17 credits in chemistry, including:

CHEM 260 - Laboratory Safety 2
Science elective (approved by department) (5)

15 credits in general chemistry, typically:

Choose an option: (5 to 10)

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.