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2023-2024 Shepherd University Catalog
Biology, B.S.
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The biology curricula enable students to build a knowledge base about their physical and biological universe; foster an attitude of inquiry; and develop a functional understanding of the process of science, the interrelatedness of the various scientific disciplines, and the interactions of science, society, and technology. The biology curricula also provide opportunities for students to develop a variety of laboratory, field, and technical skills vital to success in the pursuit of knowledge in biology. Each student has the opportunity to gain invaluable proficiency in biology through the laboratory experience associated with courses and on campus faculty research. Local, state, and federal institutions, both near and far, also have selected Shepherd students to conduct internships that offer comprehensive training in many aspects of biology. In addition to the above goals, the biology 9-12 teaching field complies with and endorses the conceptual framework of the Shepherd University teacher education program and strives to produce teachers who are capable reflective problem solvers.
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Curriculum for a Major in Biology
Specific Core Curriculum requirements, 11-12 Hours:
Note(s):
The prerequisite for MATH 205 is competence equivalent to successful completion of MATH 108 and the prerequisite for MATH 314 is competence equivalent to successful completion of MATH 105 .
Total hours required, 52 Hours:
Required biology courses, 28 Hours:
Elective biology courses, 16 Hours:
- Any courses numbered BIOL 300 and above except BIOL 350 .
- May include up to 4 hours of BIOL 415 .
Required related courses, 8 Hours:
Four-Year Course Progression
Biology, Traditional
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| BIOL 211 |
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Fundamentals I: Molecular/Cellular Function |
4 |
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BIOL 212 |
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Fundamentals II: Diversity of LIfe |
4 |
| CHEM 207/207L |
1 |
General Chemistry/Lab I (LS1) |
4 |
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CHEM 209/209L |
1 |
General Chemistry/Lab II (LS) |
4 |
| ENGL 101 |
1 |
Writing-Rhetoric I (CC2) |
3 |
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ENGL 102 |
1 |
Writing-Rhetoric II (CC) |
3 |
| MATH 108* |
1 |
Precalculus* OR |
4* |
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MATH 205 |
1 |
Calculus with Applications (MA3) OR |
4 |
| MATH 105* |
1 |
College Algebra* |
3* |
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MATH 314 |
1 |
Statistics (MA) |
3 |
| FYEX 101 |
1 |
First-Year Experience (FY4) |
1 |
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TOTAL |
14-15 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
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Credit |
| BIOL 303 |
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General Ecology |
4 |
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BIOL 305 |
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Cell Biology |
4 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3-4 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3-4 |
| HIST 1xx |
1 |
Choose History with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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Core-Arts (AR5) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
| Core-Humanities (HM6) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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Core-Humanities (HM) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
| Core-Wellness (WE7) |
2 |
Choose Wellness with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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Core-Social Sciences (SO8) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16-17 |
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TOTAL |
16-17 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| BIOL 344 |
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Genetics |
4 |
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BIOL 406 |
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Developmental Biology |
4 |
| BIOL 425 |
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Principles and Practice of Research (CP and WM9) |
4 |
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BIOL 3xx/4xx |
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Biology Elective |
4 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3-4 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3-4 |
| PHYS 201/201L |
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College Physics I/Lab OR |
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PHYS 202/202L |
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College Physics II/Lab OR |
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| PHYS 221/221L |
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General Physics I/Lab |
4 |
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PHYS 222/222L |
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General Physics II/Lab |
4 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| BIOL 3xx/4xx |
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Biology Elective |
4 |
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BIOL 3xx/4xx |
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Biology Elective |
4 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3-4 |
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BIOL 3xx/4xx |
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Biology Elective |
4 |
| Core-Social Sciences (SO) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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Core-Social Sciences (SO) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
4 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
4 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
18-19 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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NOTES: *The prerequisite for MATH 205 is competence equivalent to successful completion of MATH 108 and the prerequisite for MATH 314 is competence equivalent to successful completion of MATH 105.
1 CC Life Science; 2 Core Curriculum; 3 CC Math; 4 CC First-Year Experience; 5 CC Arts; 6 CC Humanities; 7 CC Wellness; 8 CC Social Sciences; 9 Serves as both the Writing in the Major and Capstone requirements.
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Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Biology—Ecological Science Concentration
The curriculum enables the student to attain a broad understanding of the physical and life sciences. The comprehensive program provides a fundamental understanding of science and encourages the development of critical thinking and an attitude of inquiry. Program flexibility allows for concentrations within the areas of organismic and ecological sciences to provide the needed breadth and depth of knowledge required for specific post-graduate education and employment. Total hours required, 116-119 Hours:
Specific Core Curriculum requirements, 11-12 Hours:
Ecological Science Foundation, 24 Hours:
Physics and Physical Science Requirement, 8 Hours:
Restricted Electives, 38-40 Hours:
A. Organismal & Systems Ecology, 16 Hours:
B. Microbial Ecology and Genetic Aspects of Ecology, 8 Hours:
C. Advanced Competencies in Ecology, 14-16 Hours:
Take any combination of 300- or 400-level CSTEM courses, which may include up to 4 credits of research courses. May include up to 8 credits of 200-level courses with department approval. Exceptions are 392 co-op courses, WV Rocks courses for the RBA, BIOL 350 , CHEM 325 , CHEM 450 , CHEM 490 , ENVS 350 , and ENVS 360 .
Note(s):
* In the Ecological Sciences concentration, PHYS 301 may be applied to only one requirement.
Four-Year Course Progression
Biology, Ecological Science Concentration
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| BIOL 211 |
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Fundamentals I: Molecular/Cellular Function |
4 |
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BIOL 212 |
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Fundamentals II: Diversity of Life |
4 |
| CHEM 207/207L OR ENVS 201/201L |
1 |
General Chemistry/Lab I (LS1) OR Foundations in Environmental Science I/Lab |
4 |
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CHEM 209/209L OR ENVS 202/202L |
1 |
General Chemistry/Lab II (LS) OR Foundations in Environmental Science II/Lab |
4 |
| ENGL 101 |
1 |
Writing-Rhetoric I (CC2) |
3 |
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ENGL 102 |
1 |
Writing-Rhetoric II (CC) |
3 |
| MATH 105* OR MATH 108 |
1 |
Precalculus* OR College Algebra* |
4*/3* |
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MATH 205 OR MATH 314 |
1 |
Calculus with Applications (MA3) OR Statistics (MA) |
4/3 |
| FYEX 101 |
1 |
First-Year Experience (FY4) |
1 |
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3 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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TOTAL |
14-15 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| BIOL 303 |
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General Ecology |
4 |
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BIOL 305 |
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Cell Biology |
4 |
| BIOL 3xx |
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Biology Restricted Elective 1/4 |
4 |
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BIOL 301 |
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Evolution |
4 |
| HIST 1xx |
1 |
Choose History with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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Core-Arts (AR5) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
| Core-Humanities (HM6) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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Core-Humanities (HM) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
| Core-Wellness (WE7) |
2 |
Choose Wellness with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
17 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| BIOL 3xx |
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Biology Restricted Elective 2/4 |
4 |
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BIOL 3xx |
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Biology Restricted Elective 3/4 |
4 |
| Core-Social Sciences (SO8) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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BIOL 3xx |
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Biology Restricted Elective 4/4 |
4 |
| PHYS 201/201L |
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College Physics I/Lab |
4 |
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PHYS 202/202L OR PHYS 301 OR PHYS 302 |
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Physics |
4 |
| Core-Social Sciences (SO) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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Core-Social Sciences (SO) |
2 |
Choose CK, GL, or MD with advisor (CC) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| BIOL 3xx/4xx |
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Biology Restricted Elective Group B 1/2 |
4 |
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CSTEM 3xx/4xx |
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*Advanced Competency Restricted Elective Group C 2/4** |
4 |
| BIOL 3xx/4xx |
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Biology Restricted Elective Group B 2/2 |
4 |
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CSTEM 3xx/4xx |
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*Advanced Competency Restricted Elective Group C 3/4** |
4 |
| BIOL 425 |
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Principles and Practice of Research (CP and WM9) |
4 |
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CSTEM 3xx/4xx |
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*Advanced Competency Restricted Elective Group C 4/4** |
4 |
| CSTEM 3xx/4xx |
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*Advanced Competency Restricted Elective Group C 1/4** |
4 |
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Elective |
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Elective** |
2-4 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
13-16 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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NOTES: *The prerequisite for MATH 205 is competence equivalent to successful completion of MATH 108 and the prerequisite for MATH 314 is competence equivalent to successful completion of MATH 105.
1 CC Life Science; 2 Core Curriculum; 3 CC Math; 4 CC First-Year Experience; 5 CC Arts; 6 CC Humanities; 7 CC Wellness; 8 CC Social Sciences; 9 Serves as both the Writing in the Major and Capstone requirements.
NOTES: PHYS 301 Energy cannot count toward both the Physics requirement and the Section A Organismal and Systems Ecology requirement. Students should think about areas of interest and work with a Biology advisor early in their career.
*CSTEM-Courses within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics such as BIOL, CHEM, DATA, ENVS, PHYS, GSCI, MATH, CIS, CME, ENGR. Choose with advisor. Certification for Teaching in Biology requires specific content courses; see Biology Education and the Coordinator of Science Education.
**4+1 B.S. Ecological Science and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees allow students to graduate with a B.S. in Science with as little as 108 undergraduate credits and 12 graduate credits. Students accepted in the program take EDUC 581 Foundations of Education and EDUC 560 Survey of Exceptionalities for their Core Curriculum Social Science courses, a 500-level science course, and EDUC 583 Planning, Conducting, and Assessing Instruction, which aligns with EDUC 370. See the MAT coordinator at the Graduate School for more information.
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