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Biology B.S.
Outcomes
Graduates can pursue careers as biological researchers, conducting research in areas like genetics and ecology, or as biotechnologists, developing products in pharmaceuticals or agriculture. They can also work as environmental scientists, addressing issues such as pollution.
Other options include roles in healthcare, pharmaceutical sales, science communication, biomedical technology, forensic science, quality control and education, where they can teach biology at various levels.
Career Outlook
- Average Salary: $65,909
- Job Postings: 6,695
Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for environmental scientists and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.
Courses
Required Major Core
Complete the following courses. Can select CHE111 or CHE121, CHE112 or CHE 122, PHY101 or PHY 201, and PHY102 or PHY202.
BIO100
General Biology
(4.0 s.h)
BIO203
General Botany
(4.0 s.h)
CHE111
General Chemistry I
(4.0 s.h)
CHE112
General Chemistry II
(4.0 s.h)
BIO204
General Zoology
(4.0 s.h)
BIO222
Genetics
(4.0 s.h)
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Colloquium
Complete four semesters of Colloquium during the junior and senior years; one presentation each year.
NSC300
Science Colloquium
(1.0 s.h)
Elective(s) in Major
Complete 16 s.h. of Biology electives (300 level or higher).
BIO490
Advanced Topics/Biology
(3.0 s.h)
BIO302
Biology of Microorganisms
(4.0 s.h)
BIO309
Cell Biology
(4.0 s.h)
BIO402
Developmental Biology
(4.0 s.h)
BIO385
Histology
(4.0 s.h)
BIO314
Human Anatomy
(4.0 s.h)
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Complete one elective course from either Mathematics or Computer Science beyond the Liberal Arts Core requirements.
MAT305
Abstract Algebra
(3.0 s.h)
COM340
Algorithms
(3.0 s.h)
MAT201
Calculus for Applications
(3.0 s.h)
MAT204
Calculus I
(4.0 s.h)
MAT205
Calculus II
(4.0 s.h)
MAT310
Calculus III
(4.0 s.h)
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