Biology, Biomedical Science Emphasis BS

BS: Biology

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

Biomedical Science Emphasis—12–14 credits

 BCHM 421  must be included in the cognate core.

• Select three of the following courses:

• BIOL 315 - Developmental Biology Credits: 3
• BIOL 464 - Systems Physiology Credits: 4
• BIOL 465 - Histology Credits: 3
• BIOL 475 - Biology of Bacteria Credits: 3

• or

• PHTH 417 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3 and
• PHTH 427 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1

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  Select at least 3 additional credits of any upper-division biology electives. You may select an additional course from the preceding list if you wish. (BIOL 495  , BIOL 496  excluded.)

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.