Biology Major Requirements (52 Semester Hours)
35-36 semeseter hours in Biology including:
BIOL 111 General Biology (4 Credit Hours)
A course emphasizing general concepts of modern biology for freshman biology majors. Topics surveyed include molecular and cell biology, bioenergetics, molecular and Mendelian genetics. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisites: high school biology and chemistry and permission of instructor
BIOL 232 General Zoology (4 Credit Hours)
A survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on physiological systems, evolution, and diversity. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Biology 111 or consent of instructor
BIOL 233 General Botany (4 Credit Hours)
A survey of the organisms which possess cell walls including: Protoctista, Fungi, and especially plants. Emphasis is given to ecological and economic importance, morphology, and evolutionary relationships. The course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Biology 111 or consent of instructor
BIOL 362 Transmission & Population Genetics (4 Credit Hours)
The study of the processes by which genes and chromosomes are transmitted from parent organisms to offspring and from one unrelated organism to another. It is also an introduction to the genetic composition of populations and the changes in genetic composition of populations as they undergo evolution. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or consent of instructor
BIOL 363 Molecular Genetics (4 Credit Hours)
The study of the molecular structure of genes and chromosomes, and the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, translation, repair, and regulation are provided. This course includes a laboratory component. Pre-requisites: BIOL 111 or consent of Professor
BIOL 431 Cell Biology (4 Credit Hours)
An in-depth survey of the structure and function of a wide range of living cells with consideration of biochemical and biophysical bases of this structure and function. Certain characteristics of viruses are also considered. Prerequisites: BIOL 232 and 233 and CHEM 122 or consent of instructor. BIOL 363 is highly recommended
BIOL 441 Ecology (4 Credit Hours)
A study of the relationships between organisms and their abiotic and biotic environment including biogeochemical cycles, population dynamics, diversity, and community organization and structure. Prerequisites: BIOL 232 and BIOL 233
2 Biology Electives at 300 or 400 level (7-8 Credit Hours)
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours)
Chem 121-122. A 2-semester sequence. A systematic study of the fundamentals and applications of the experimental and theoretical laws of chemistry. Major topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, atomic and molecular theory and structure, chemical kinetics, and nuclear chemistry. Examples and problems are drawn from all areas of chemistry. Laboratory experiments in general chemistry illustrate basic principles and develop laboratory skills. Experiments are coordinated with the General Chemistry topics. Inorganic qualitative analysis is included in CHEM 122. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of algebra such as is acquired in two years of high school algebra, or MATH 131 (which may be taken concurrently), or a composite ACT score of 21. CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 are prerequisites to all other chemistry courses.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours)
Chem 121-122. A 2-semester sequence. A systematic study of the fundamentals and applications of the experimental and theoretical laws of chemistry. Major topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, atomic and molecular theory and structure, chemical kinetics, and nuclear chemistry. Examples and problems are drawn from all areas of chemistry. Laboratory experiments in general chemistry illustrate basic principles and develop laboratory skills. Experiments are coordinated with the General Chemistry topics. Inorganic qualitative analysis is included in CHEM 122. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of algebra such as is acquired in two years of high school algebra, or MATH 131 (which may be taken concurrently), or a composite ACT score of 21. CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 are prerequisites to all other chemistry courses.
GNSC 471
Science Seminar (1 Credit Hour)
A lecture/discussion of selected topics of interest, led by faculty members of the School of Health and Natural Sciences, invited speakers, and student participants. May be repeated once; a student can earn a maximum of two credit hours through this course. All natural science majors must take this course at least once. Prerequisite: Natural science major with junior or senior standing, or permission from instructor.General Science, (On Demand) (1 to 3). Supervised field experience at an approved health care site. Students will gain experience about the operation of such facilities. A daily journal is required, as well as an end-of-term reflection paper on how the intern experience has influenced the student’s career plans. The course will be taken on a credit/fail basis only.
One of the following Groups:
PHYS 111
College Physics I (3 Credit Hours)
A two-semester sequence, these courses are intended for life science and non-science students. They must be taken sequentially. PHYS 111 topics include mechanics of motion; the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; and thermal phenomena. PHYS 112 topics include wave motion and vibrations; electricity and magnetism; optics; and selected topics in modern physics. Does not count toward a minor. Corequisite: MATH 131 or permission from instructor
PHYS 112
College Physics II (3 Credit Hours)
A two-semester sequence, these courses are intended for life science and non-science students. They must be taken sequentially. PHYS 111 topics include mechanics of motion; the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; and thermal phenomena. PHYS 112 topics include wave motion and vibrations; electricity and magnetism; optics; and selected topics in modern physics. Does not count toward a minor. Corequisite: MATH 131 or permission from instructor
PHYS 113
College Physics Lab I (1 Credit Hour)
Laboratory experiments accompanying PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 respectively to illustrate basic principles and develop laboratory skills. No credit may be received for these laboratory courses without concurrent or prior completion of the corresponding lecture course.
PHYS 114
College Physics Lab II (1 Credit Hour)
Laboratory experiments accompanying PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 respectively to illustrate basic principles and develop laboratory skills. No credit may be received for these laboratory courses without concurrent or prior completion of the corresponding lecture course.
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PHYS 211
General Physics I (4 Credit Hours)
A two-semester sequence which must be taken in order. Mechanics of solids, liquids and gases; laws of thermodynamics; kinetic-molecular theory, vibrating bodies; wave physics; laws of Coulomb, Faraday, Ampere, Ohm, Joule, and Lenz; electromagnetism; and optics. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 242
PHYS 212
General Physics II (4 Credit Hours)
A two-semester sequence which must be taken in order. Mechanics of solids, liquids and gases; laws of thermodynamics; kinetic-molecular theory, vibrating bodies; wave physics; laws of Coulomb, Faraday, Ampere, Ohm, Joule, and Lenz; electromagnetism; and optics. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 242
PHYS 213
General Physics Lab I (1 Credit Hour)
Laboratory components accompanying PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 respectively. A general physics laboratory course involving experiments in mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Experiments are coordinated with PHYS 211-PHYS 212. No credit may be received for these laboratory courses without concurrent or prior completion of the corresponding lecture course.
PHYS 214
General Physics Lab II (1 Credit Hour)
Laboratory components accompanying PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 respectively. A general physics laboratory course involving experiments in mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Experiments are coordinated with PHYS 211-PHYS 212. No credit may be received for these laboratory courses without concurrent or prior completion of the corresponding lecture course.
