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Biological Sciences B.S.
(Select from four emphases)
Degree Requirements - 120 credits
See:"Biological Sciences B.S." .
Required Major Core Credits - 22 hours
BIO 111 Survey of Organismal Biology (4)
Capstone Professional Experience - 1 hour
Consult with faculty advisor to help match career goals.
Select one of the following courses:
BIO 422 Directed Studies (1-3)
BIO 492 Internship in Biological Sciences (1-3)
BIO 494 Practicum in College Biological Science Instruction (1-2)
BIO 495 Special Topics in Biology (1-3)
Required Supporting Credits - 15 hours
CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I (5)
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
Required Specified LAC Credits - 24 hours
LAC area 1.b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
LAC area 2. Mathematics
STAT 150 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (3)
or
STAT 250 Statistics for Health Sciences (3)
LAC area 6. Physical and Life Sciences
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective LAC Credits - 16 hours
Note(s): Students need to select courses from areas 7 and 8 that also count for areas 3, 4, or 5.
Elective University-Wide Credits - 5 hours
Note(s): The State of Colorado has mandated that institutions of higher education assess student outcomes resulting from their college education. The School of Biological Sciences requires that all undergraduate students entering under this Catalog meet the following conditions in addition to meeting the graduation requirements of the University:
In the senior year of study all undergraduates will take the Educational Testing Service's nationally standardized exam in Biology.
All biology majors are required to have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in all BIO prefix courses taken to meet their major requirements. Students receiving "D" or "F" grades in BIO courses taken to meet their major requirements must repeat the courses or take suitable alternate courses approved by their major advisor.
Biomedical Sciences Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 16 hours
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II (5)
Biological Science Advanced Studies - 21 hours
Choose from this list of courses and BIO courses at 300 level or higher (consult faculty advisor to match career goals):
BIO 102 Success in Biology (1)
BIO 103 Success in Biology II (1)
BIO 112 Principles of Biology Applications (1)
BIO 114 Organismal Biology Applications (1)
BIO 211 Cell Biology Applications (1)
BIO 221 Genetics Applications (1)
Note(s): A maximum of 6 credits total of BIO 422, 492, 494, 495, 585, and 592 can count towards the fulfilment of this category.
Cell and Molecular Biology Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 15 hours
BIO 425 Molecular Genetics (3)
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
Elective Emphasis Credits - 4 hours
Physiology. Select one of the following courses:
BIO 354 General Plant Physiology (4)
Biological Science Advanced Study - 18 hours
Choose from this list of courses and BIO courses at 300 level or higher (consult faculty advisor to match career goals):
BIO 102 Success in Biology (1)
BIO 103 Success in Biology II (1)
BIO 112 Principles of Biology Applications (1)
BIO 114 Organismal Biology Applications (1)
BIO 211 Cell Biology Applications (1)
BIO 221 Genetics Applications (1)
Note(s): A maximum of 6 credits total of BIO 422, 492, 494, 495, 585, and 592 can count towards the fulfilment of this category.
Organismal Biology Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 7 hours
ENST 265 Conservation of Natural Resources (3)
Elective Emphasis Credits - 8 hours
Physiology, select one of the following courses
BIO 354 General Plant Physiology (4)
Earth Science, select one of the following courses
MET 205 General Meteorology (4) (LAC area 6)
Biological Science Advanced Study - 22 hours
Choose from this list of courses and BIO courses at 300 level or higher (consult faculty advisor to match career goals):
BIO 102 Success in Biology (1)
BIO 103 Success in Biology II (1)
BIO 112 Principles of Biology Applications (1)
BIO 114 Organismal Biology Applications (1)
BIO 211 Cell Biology Applications (1)
BIO 221 Genetics Applications (1)
Note(s): A maximum of 6 credits total of BIO 422, 492, 494, 495, 585, and 592 can count towards the fulfilment of this category.
Biology Secondary Teaching Emphasis
Degree Requirements - 123 credits
Capstone Professional Experience
STEP 464 Secondary Student Teaching (1-14) Take 14 hours as part of PTEP Credits (exception)
Elective Emphasis Credits - 8 hours
Physiology (select one of the following courses)
BIO 245 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)
BIO 354 General Plant Physiology (4)
Earth Science (select one of the following courses):
AST 100 General Astronomy (4) (LAC area 6)
MET 205 General Meteorology (4) (LAC area 6)
Environmental Studies or Science Electives - 6 hours
Consult faculty advisor to match career goals
Required Supporting Credits - 9 hours
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
Select one of the following:
Required Specified LAC Credits - 25 hours
LAC area 1.b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
LAC area 2. Mathematics
STAT 150 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (3)
LAC area 6. Physical and Life Sciences
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 281 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (5)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective LAC Credits - 15 hours
Note(s): Students need to select courses from LAC areas 7 and 8 that also count for areas 3, 4, or 5.
Required PTEP Credits - 38 hours
Note(s): Students in Secondary Teaching Emphasis must maintain a 2.5 GPA in their major. Prior to Student Teaching, students must pass the PRAXIS Science Examination.
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