2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Biology (BIOL) Major


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Requirements for Biology Major


Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

System General Education Requirements*: 33-35


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


Major Requirements: 39-44


Biology and Microbiology: 13

Chemistry: 16

Physics: 4-8

Mathematics: 3-4

 Advanced Writing: 3

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     General Biology Major: 15

          Select at least 15 Credits from courses with the following prefixes: BIOL, BIOT, BOT, MICR

     Organismal Biology Emphasis: 28-33

          The following coursework is strongly suggested6

Electives: 0-28


Total Required Credits: 120


Footnotes:

  1. If you select this option to complete Goal #5, and are planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs you should also take MATH 121 or 123 and 125.
  2. Suggested for Biology-Organismal emphasis.
  3. Recommended for Biology-Pre-professional specialization.
  4. Consult with your advisor or the Department Internship Coordinator before selecting 496/498.
  5. PHYS 101-101L is not sufficient for students planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs.
  6. In addition to BOR, SDSU, College, and Major requirements, students must take 8 courses in their particular field of study. Of these 8 courses, the following 3 are required of ALL organismal biology students.
    General Biology Focus: Core + 1 BIOL, 1 BOT + 1 ZOOL/WL + 2 additional courses from elective list
    Botany Focus: Core + 3 BOT + 2 additional courses from elective list
    Zoology Focus: Core + 3 ZOOL/WL + 2 additional courses from elective list

Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits (Biology-Preprofessional specialization is exempt).

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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