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Biological Science - General Biology

This degree supports a core of general biological knowledge and skills and is designed to provide the background necessary to facilitate a career in biology. It is intended to support the needs of students who are seeking to pursue graduate school or are interested in secondary biology education.

46 credits: 15 credits in residence, 20 credits upper division

Core Requirements:

BIO 101 General Biology I 4
BIO 102 General Biology II 4
BIO 245 Evolution 3
BIO 250 Genetics 3
BIO 490 Senior Seminar in Biology 1
PHS 211 General Chemisry I 4
MA 342 Statistacal Methods 3
Emphasis Area Requirements:

BIO 301 Botany 4
PHS 212 General Chemsitry II 4
OR PHS 101 Intro to Physical Science 4
PHS 301 Organic Chemistry I 4
OR PHS 230 Geology 4
Upper division electives chosen from the appropriate list below.
Students pursuing secondary education licensure select from the following:
BIO 315 Malheur Natural History Studies 3
BIO 360 Ecology 3
BIO 370 Microbiology 4
BIO 380 Invertebrate Zoology 3
BIO 393 Practicum in Lab Science Instruction 1
Students pursuing graduate school select from the following:
BIO 330 Cell Biology 4
BIO 360 Ecology 3
BIO 370 Microbiology 4
BIO 420 Mammalian Physiology 4