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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology (B.S.)
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Jeremy Chambers, Department Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228
605-688-6141
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 organismal classes. Students select from microbiology, botany, and animal-based classes based on their desired career path.
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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Student Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of fundamental concepts in biology and microbiology.
- Graduates will demonstrate scientific reasoning and problem solving.
- Graduates will demonstrate technical laboratory proficiency in applying fundamental knowledge of biology and microbiology.
- Graduates will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Academic Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in the major courses.
Requirements for Biology Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements
General Biology Requirements
- Biology majors without specializations are required to complete at least 13 additional departmental credits at the 300-400 level (BIOL, BOT, or MICR) (Max of 3 credits from BIOL 494, BOT 494 or MICR 494) Credits: 13
- 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 MATH 123 and MATH 125 .
2 PHYS 101 and PHYS 101L is not sufficient for students planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs.
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science
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| System General Education Requirements* |
24-26 Credit Hours |
| Major Requirements |
73-74 Credit Hours |
| Electives** |
20-23 Credit Hours |
*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
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