Biology Major (BYLJ) (34 hours)

A Major in Biology consists of a minimum of 34 credits of biological sciences courses, as well as cognate courses in chemistry, physics and mathematics. This course work includes four introductory courses, three intermediate level courses, and three advanced interest courses, including at least one capstone experience. Only three credit hours may be BIOS 4980 and/or BIOS 4990.

Introductory Courses

BIOS 1600 - Biological Form and Function Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 1610 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 1620 - Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 2500 - Genetics Credits: 4 hours

Intermediate Level Courses

Choose at least three (3) of the following. At least one course must satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.

BIOS 2020 - General Botany Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 2030 - General Zoology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 2300 - Cell Biology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 2600 - Introduction to Developmental Biology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 3000 - Evolution Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 3010 - Ecology Credits: 5 hours
Baccalaureate-Level Writing course
BIOS 3120 - Microbiology Credits: 5 hours
BIOS 3190 - Plant Physiology Credits: 4 hours
Baccalaureate-Level Writing course
BIOS 3500 - Human Physiology for Majors Credits: 5 hours
Baccalaureate-Level Writing course

Advanced Courses

A minimum of 9 hours from any of the following 4000 and 5000-level courses including at least one capstone:

BIOS 4270 - Systematic Botany Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 4400 - Vertebrate Zoology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 4410 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 4420 - Entomology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5310 - Biology of Aging Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5360 - Immunology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 5525 - Fish Biology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5610 - Pharmacology Credits: 3 hours
Capstone Courses:
BIOS 4390 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 4430 - Conservation Biology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 4560 - Tropical Biology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 4970 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 4980 - Readings in Biological Sciences Credits: 1 to 3 hours
BIOS 5991 - Independent Research in Biological Sciences Credits: 1 to 6 hours
BIOS 5180 - Endocrinology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5240 - Microbial Genetics Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5250 - Microbial Ecology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5260 - Molecular Biology Laboratory Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5265 - Proteins as Biological Machines Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5270 - Cancer Biology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5340 - Virology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5440 - Global Change Ecology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5445 - Human Ecology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5460 - Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5470 - Ornithology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5535 - Freshwater Ecology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 5545 - Human Impact on Great Lakes Ecosystem Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5590 - Neurobiology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 5595 - Biology of Sensory Systems Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5620 - Bioethics Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5640 - Developmental Genetics Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5700 - General Pathology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 5740 - Developmental Biology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 5750 - Stem Cells and Regeneration Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 5970 - Topics in Biological Sciences Credits: 3 to 4 hours

General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Biology major can satisfy the General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing one of the following: