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2023 - 2024 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, General Biology Option, B.S.

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OSRHE Code: 112G

Major Code: BIGB

Explore the fundamental concepts of life through our versatile General Biology option. This track offers a broad survey of the discipline for individuals interested in exploring the diverse aspects of the biological sciences. Coursework draws from organismal biology, functional biology, cellular/molecular biology, and ecology. The General Biology option is a good choice for students seeking a well-rounded biological education that will equip you for a wide range of career opportunities or future specializations.

*Required
Note: BIOL 4602 /BIOL 4801  satisfies the computer proficiency requirement for this degree.

Biology, Required Hours: 121 Credit Hour(s)

Required General Education: 44 Credit Hour(s)

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Political Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Science and Mathematics: 12 Credit Hour(s)

Physical Science: 5 Credit Hour(s)

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Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

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Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

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Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select three additional hours from the courses listed above and not previously selected.

Program Core Requirements: 16 Credit Hour(s)

General Biology Option: 13-18 Credit Hour(s)

Select ONE COURSE from each of the following areas:

Area 1: Organismal Biology

Area 2: Functional Biology

Area 3: Cell and Molecular Biology

Area 4: Ecology

Required Support Courses: 13-14 Credit Hour(s)

Guided Selected Electives: 17-23 Credit Hour(s)

(BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, MATH, PHYS)

Selected Electives: 12 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hour(s): 121

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