Courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences are intended to meet the needs of students preparing themselves for careers in the biological and related sciences, or who want a knowledge of the life sciences as part of their general education and/or to satisfy science requirements in other departments or programs.
| Core Courses | Credit Hours Needed |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences 120, 121 | 8 |
| Biological Science 302, 320, 322, 324 (minimum of three) | 12-15 |
| Capstone Experience: BSC 491* | 2 |
| Chemistry 211, 212, 217, 218, 355, 356, 361 | 19 |
| Physics 201, 202, 203, 204 | 8 |
| Mathematics 132 or 229 or two of the following: MTH 122, 130 (or 127), 140, 225, 229 | 5-8 |
Students must earn a grade of C or better in BSC 120 & 121 and a C or better in CHM 211 and 212 before they can enroll in any upper-level BSC course except BSC 227, 228 and 250.
*It is the responsibility of each student to consult his/her advisor regarding details of meeting the capstone requirement.