This degree provides a strong foundation for a wide variety of careers: physical therapy, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, medical technology, and field biology.
Develop a strong foundation for a wide variety of careers by forming a biology curriculum around your goals.
The General Biology degree track is recommended for students wishing to pursue careers such as Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Medical Technology and Field Biology. This is our most flexible degree track, which allows the student to form their curriculum to whatever suits their career goals best. The General Biology degree track has two options to choose from.
For students with other interests and career goals in the biological sciences, this this option requires an a minimum of twenty-four semester hours of 200-400 level biology electives (except BIO 251 - Microbiology). At least twenty hours must be 300-400 level courses.
This course track option is for students with other interests and career goals in the biological sciences. It requires sixteen hours of 300-400 level biology courses beyond the Biology Core requirement. Additionally, a minor in another subject area is required.
| Requirements | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 36 | |
| Biology Core | 18 | |
| BIO 110/111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112/113 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 305 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO 306 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 307 | Cell & Genetics Laboratory | 2 |
| BIO 431 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| BIO 433 | Biology Capstone | 1 |
| Chemistry Core | 8 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| MAT 207 or MAT 208 | Elementary Statistics / Bio Statistics | 3 |
| Choose one of the following courses | ||
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| MAT 206 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following courses | ||
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| Communications | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following courses | ||
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| General Biology Track | ||
| Option I | A minimum of 24 hours of 200-400 level biology electives except BIO 251-Microbiology. At least 24 hours must be 300-400 level courses. | |
| Or | ||
| Option II | 16 hours of 300-400 level biology courses beyond the Biology Core requirement | |
| Option II Minor Requirements | A typical minor consists of 18 semester hours; however, some department minors may vary in terms of required semester hours. The minor should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. | |
| General Electives | Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation (130 hrs). Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor. | -- |
| Total Hours | 130 |
