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

Biology (BIOL) Major - Pre-professional Specialization


Requirements for Biology Major - Pre-professional Specialization


Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

System General Education Requirements*: 33-35


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


Major Requirements: 62-71


Biology and Microbiology: 13

Chemistry: 16

Physics: 4-8

Mathematics: 3-4

 Advanced Writing: 3

Specialization Core Requirements

Electives

Select at least four courses from the list of courses.

Total Required Credits: 120


Curriculum Notes


1 Pre-Vet students can substitute VET 223-223L, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals and Lab and one additional course (at least 4 credits) from the Health Related electives (or an advanced animal science course like Advanced Animal Nutrition or Reproductive Physiology).

2 A total of 3 credits is required for field study, internships, and research experiences to count as one elective. These credits can be combined from various experiences.

3 Recommended only for Pre-Chiro, Pre-OT, and Pre-PT programs.

4 PHYS 101-101L is generally not sufficient for students planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs.

* 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.