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Oct 31, 2025
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology, B.S. with an Applied Microbiology Concentration
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The Bachelor of Science in Biology with an Applied Microbiology Concentration provides students with experience in using a number of biological processes, including recombinant DNA technology, that are used to solve problems or make useful products. Students participate in laboratory experiences in various aspects of molecular, cellular, and physical biosciences and become well-prepared to seek employment in a laboratory setting after graduation or to continue their education at the graduate level.
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Biology Major - General Education Requirements
- INTD 101 - University Seminar
- ENGL 101 - Writing I: The Writing Process
- ENGL 104 - Writing II: Research and Argumentative Essays
- MATH 151 - Calculus I (recommended) or MATH 125 - College Algebra and Trigonometry
- HIST 131 - World History I: To 1500 or HUM 101 - Humanities: Western Culture
- One course in art, music, performance, or aesthetics
- One additional course in English or in a foreign language
- One additional humanities elective from English, the arts, aesthetics, foreign language, humanities, philosophy, or religion
- One course in American history or government
- One course in philosophy
- Two additional social science electives from different disciplines: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.
- Two courses approved by the adviser and selected from disciplines within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Biology Major - Required Courses
(Students must earn a minimum of 42 credit hours in Biology) Additional Required Courses
In addition, students must take Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, Biochemistry, Quantitative Analysis, Biology Internship, and Biology Research. Two additional courses must be taken, but cannot be taken from the Molecular & Microbiology Basket or from the same basket. Organizational Behavior is recommended to prepare students to work in an organizational atmosphere. Computational Science is strongly recommended to prepare students for experimental and predictive modeling. Biology Major - Baskets
SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BASKET
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BASKET
MOLECULAR AND MICROBIOLOGY BASKET
Please Note:
Because upper-level biology courses may be offered only every other year, students are urged to consult their advisers in planning their curriculum. |
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