Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 | Page 335

School of Arts and Sciences
Biology Bachelor of Science
2022-2023 Curriculum BIO . BS
A student must complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Biology . Additional policies and procedures may be found in the current University Catalog .
GMC : Growing Mercy Connections GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM
Skills for Exploring - 6 Credits
FYE1000 First Year Experience
2
FYE1001 First Year Experience Service
1
ENG101
College English
3
Signature Seminar - 6 Credits
Seminar
3
Seminar
3
Exploring Society and Global Diversity - 9 Credits
HIS Elective
3
PSY or SOC Elective
3
HIS , PSY , SOC , POL or GEO Elective
3
Exploring the Natural World , Mathematics & Technology - 10 Credits
SCI4000
Planet Earth
3
MTH234
Probability & Statistics
3
MTH245
Calculus I
4
Exploring the Spiritual World - 9 Credits
PHL Elective
3
RS Elective
3
RS or PHL Elective
3
Exploring the Arts and the Imagination - 9 Credits
ENG Elective
3
ENG , MUS , ART or Language elective
3
ENG , MUS , ART or Language elective
3
Open Electives - 10 Credits
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
1
Grade / GPA Requirement - The minimum passing grade within the major is C ( a grade of C- is not acceptable ). This includes MTH234 and 245 . The minimum major GPA is 2.0 and minimum cumulative GPA is 2.0 . Credit Requirements - A minimum of 125 credits is required for this degree .
MAJOR
Biology - 35-37 Credits
BIO203
General Biology I
3
BIO203L
General Biology I Lab
1
BIO204
General Biology II
3
BIO204L
General Biology II Lab
1
BIO230
Principles of Ecology
2
BIO230L
Principles of Ecology Lab
1
BIO251
Genetics
3
BIO251L
Genetics Techniques Lab
1
BIO402
Molecular Biology of Cell
3
BIO402L
Molecular Biology of Cell Lab
1
BIO415
Developmental Biology
3
BIO415L
Developmental Biology Lab
1
BIO421
Biology Research *
3
BIO
Elective
3-4
BIO
Elective
3-4
BIO4000
Biology Seminar I - Capstone
1
BIO4001
Biology Seminar II - Capstone
1
BIO4002
Biology Seminar III - Capstone
1
* May be satisfied by BIO440 Internship
Chemistry - 23 Credits
CHM151
Principles of Chemistry I
3
CHM151L
Principles of Chemistry I Lab
1
CHM152
Principles of Chemistry II
3
CHM152L
Principles of Chemistry II Lab
1
CHM203
Organic Chemistry I
3
CHM203L
Organic Chemistry I Lab
1
CHM204
Organic Chemistry II
3
CHM204L
Organic Chemistry II Lab
1
CHM301
Biochemistry
3
CHM301L
Biochemical Techniques Lab
1
CHM302
Biochemistry II
3
Physics - 8 Credits
PHY241
General Physics I
3
PHY241L
General Physics I Lab
1
PHY242
General Physics II
3
PHY242L
General Physics II Lab
1
Students are required to take the Biology Field Test as a requirement for
consideration for graduation .
Students approved for Early Entry to the Master of Public Health program may take up to 12 credits of coursework from the Master of Public Health degree program . These PUB-600 level courses may be substituted for undergraduate open electives to count towards the required credit hours of the bachelor ’ s degree .
Highest math completed with C or better . Exempt from math placement yes no ENG101 completed with C or better . Exempt from writing placement yes no
Submit all transcripts prior to enrollment for accurate transfer evaluation .
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