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Biological Sciences, B.A.


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HEGIS Number: 0401

Curriculum Code: U0313

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Biological Sciences


(Total Credits Required 120)

Liberal Education Curriculum


Refer to the Liberal Education Curriculum Bulletin for specific requirements.

Six upper‑division biology courses as follows:


1. At least one course chosen from each of the following areas:

a. Cellular-Molecular area:

c. Population area:

2. Three courses chosen from the following Biology electives (at least one must have a lab component):

3. MA 2090 Precalculus (Calculus, Statistics or Computer Science recommended)

4. CP 2220-CP 2221 Structure of Physics I (with Lab)

5. CP 2120-CP 2121 & CP 2130-CP 2131 Principles of Chemistry, I, II (with Labs) if additional Chemistry courses are planned

6. 8 Credits in foreign language or computer science

7. Additional Recommended Courses.

Electives may be chosen with an advisor to meet the specific interests of particular students.Electives in other programs should be chosen to cover a broad range of subject areas; advisors will assist students in selecting the most appropriate courses. These electives cannot be used in substitution of a biology elective course from section d.

General Electives


In consultation with Academic Advisor

Other Requirements


Completion of BS 2400 /BS 2401 -BS 2410 /BS 2411  Basic Biological Sciences I and II and labs, with grades of C or better are prerequisites for upper-division biology courses. A grade of C or better is required in each biology course in order to be credited for graduation.

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