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Mar 29, 2024
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology (B.S.)
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Volker Brözel, Department Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228
605-688-6141
E-mail: biomicro@abs.sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/biomicro
Click here for additional information.
Program Information
The curriculum in General Biology provides breadth of exposure to fundamental areas of biology. Students majoring in Biology without a specialization take coursework providing a balance of cell, molecular, and organsimal classes. Students select from microbiology, botany and animal based classes based on their desired career path.
Academic Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in the major courses.
Course Delivery Format
Program coursework is on-campus, in classroom and laboratories, as well as field-based settings. Additional coursework is available at off-campus attendance centers. Limited coursework is available online.
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Requirements for Biology Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
System General Education Requirements
Institutional Graduation Requirements
Advanced Writing and Capstone
General Biology Requirements
- Biology majors without specializations are required to complete at least 10 additional departmental credits at the 300-400 level (BIOL, BOT, or MICR) Credits: 10
- In addition, select one of the following paths. Credits 10-11
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 120
Notes
1 Students planning for professional or graduate degree programs should take MATH 121 or 123 and 125.
2 PHYS 101-101L is not sufficient for students planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs.
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