Life Science (Grades 7-12) Certification (Biology B.S.)

Check with the Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences.

The Degree Checklist is available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

May be either depending on option selected; see the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Biology

(Major Code: 429)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

From Mathematics - Code 20 (3 hours)

From Life and Physical Sciences - Code 30 (6 hours)

Lab hours will count towards Component Area Option (Code 90).

From Component Area Option - Code 90 (6 hours)

ENGL 1302 - Academic Writing and Research 3 or
ENGL 2311 - Introduction to Professional and Technical Communication 3
Lab hours from CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412
IDS 1071 - Elementary Group Dynamics 1-3

Biology Requirements (34-39 hours)

A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA is required.

Choose one course in each of the following groups. At least two must have labs.

Other Degree Requirements (7-8 hours)

MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry 3 or
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4
Four hours from supporting fields (CIDM, science, or MATH)

Electives

Take additional hours as needed to total 120 hours overall.

Certificate Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guide

The following Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence) are available for download in PDF format at Advising Services Degree Checklists.

Life Science (Grades 7-12) Certification (B.S., Biology)

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