Nov 27, 2024  
2014-2015 
    
2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, Special Emphasis BS


BS: Biology


All biology majors must complete the following core and cognate courses, along with the requirements for one emphasis.

General Education Cognates–3 credits


Special Emphasis—16 credits


In situations where students are preparing for a specific job opportunity or a graduate or professional program, the special emphasis may be considered if other degree programs are not adequate. Courses are to be selected from biology or other disciplines in consultation with a Department of Biology advisor. Credits must include coursework in at least two of three course groups–

  , and  ;  representation of all three groups is recommended. Departmental approval must be received before the beginning of the spring semester of the student’s junior year.

Senior Thesis


A minimum of 3 credits of BIOL 495  or HONS 497H . Biology majors may elect to complete a minimum of 3 credits of original research in a topic of mutual interest with a Department of Biology faculty member and present this original work in the form of a senior thesis. This research experience may be supported by a research scholarship.