Biology Major
Bachelor of Science
The biology major is designed to give students excellent preparation for graduate study
or professional careers in the life sciences. Within the major, students select one of several
emphases (e.g., pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, secondary education, animal
behavior) that best matches their particular interests and career goals. All students
have opportunities to develop excellent research skills beginning in the core courses
and culminating in the capstone research project.

Core Courses:
Biology 150, Organismal Biology I
Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 250, Introduction to Genetics
Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
      Note: Bio 250 and 260 may be taken in either order
Biology 396, Capstone: Introduction to Biological Problem Solving

Required Support Courses (*Required for primary majors only)
Chemistry 109 and 110
Mathematics 112, or Mathematics 140 or higher*
Computer Science 107 or higher*
Plus completion of an emphasis, below

General Biology Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Five elective courses in Biology (minimum 18 credits above the 100-level; at least
     2 electives must be 300 level or higher, excluding Biology 380 - Internship)
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II

Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary,
Other Healing Arts Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Five elective courses in Biology (minimum 18 credits above the 100-level; at least
     2 electives must be 300 level or higher, excluding Biology 380 - Internship)
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II
Chemistry 203, 204, Organic Chemistry (Pre-Med, Pre-Dent) or
     Chemistry 203, Organic Chemistry and Chemistry 308, Biochemistry (Pre-Vet)
Physics 101, 102, Introductory Physics

Students may need additional courses as required by the specific professional school.
Pre-professional students should consult with the appropriate pre-professional adviser
regarding requirements.

Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Biology 221, Comparative Anatomy and five elective courses in Biology (minimum 16
     credits above the 100-level; at least 8 credits must be 300 level or higher,
     excluding Biology 380 - Internship)
Physics 101, 102, Introductory Physics

Note: For students who do not enter Carroll's DPT program, Biology 496,
Biological Problem Solving I and Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II are
also required. Pre-PT students may need to take additional courses as required by
the specific professional school.

Secondary Education Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Biology 212, Microbiology
Biology 221, Comparative Anatomy
Biology 252, Vertebrate Zoology
Biology 301, Animal Physiology
One elective course in Biology (2-4 credits; 300 level or higher, excluding
     Biology 380 - Internship)
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II

Students should be prepared to demonstrate mastery of biological concepts on the ETS
Praxis II exam, required for licensure.

Animal Behavior Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Biology 252, Vertebrate Zoology
Biology 360, Aquatic Ecology or
Biology 370, Terrestrial Ecology
Biology 380, Internship in Biology
Biology 417, Behavioral Ecology
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II
One elective course in Biology (2-4 credits; 300 level or higher, excluding
     Biology 380 - Internship)

Plus Psychology Minor (16 credits):
Psychology 101, Introductory Psychology
Psychology 205, Statistics and Experimental Design
Psychology 314, Learning and Animal Behavior
One elective course in Psychology

Human Biology Major
Bachelor of Science
The Human Biology major is designed to give students excellent preparation for professional
careers in business, medicine, government, and environmental fields. With appropriate supporting coursework, graduates with a Human Biology major will also be prepared to enter graduate school in any of the biomedical sciences, medical school, dental school, or veterinary school. All students have opportunities to develop excellent research skills beginning in the core courses and culminating in the capstone research project.

Core Courses:
Biology 130, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Biology 140, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Biology 212, Microbiology
Biology 250, Introduction to Genetics
Biology 301, Animal Physiology or
     Biology 403, Human Physiology
Biology 396, Capstone: Introduction to Biological Problem Solving
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II

Required Support Courses (*Required for primary majors only)
Chemistry 101 or 109
Chemistry 110
Mathematics 112, or Mathematics 140 or higher*
Computer Science 107 or higher*

Core courses, plus
Four elective courses (14-16 credits above the 100-level) in Biology (or other select
     elective areas – see below). At least four credits must be a Biology course that is
     300 level or higher (excluding BIO 380 - Internship, and Biology 385 - NCEP
     trip to Belize)
Two of the four electives must be selected from the following:
Biology 221, Comparative Anatomy
Biology 224, Bioethics
Biology 314, Histology
Biology 321, Developmental Biology
Biology 373, Hematology
Biology 402, Human Anatomy
Biology 432, Gene Manipulation and Genomics
Biology 452, Cell Biology
Biology 471, Immunology
Chemistry 208, Nutrition
Health Sciences 300, Pharmacology
Health Sciences 303, Exercise Physiology
Nursing 236, Human Pathophysiologic Responses
Psychology 340, Sensation and Perception
Note: BIO 150 and 160 can be substituted for BIO 130 and 140 if the student
completes BIO 402.

Biology Minor
Biology 150, Organismal Biology I
Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 250, Introduction to Genetics or
     Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
Two Elective Courses in Biology (2-4 credits 200-level or higher; 4 credits 300
     level or higher)

Human Biology Minor
Biology 130, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Biology 140,
     Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II or
     Biology 150, Organismal Biology I and Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Three Electives in Biology (10 credits minimum) selected from the following (at least
     four credits must be 300 level or higher): Biology 212, 221, 224, 250, 301, 314,
     321, 373, 402 or 403