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Oct 14, 2024
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2015-2016 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED 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 will be given the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in biology through the required internship component of the curriculum to be completed at local, state, or federal institutions. In some cases this may also be accomplished by working with specific faculty on research topics. 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 108 or 154 . Total hours required, 47-50 Hours:
Required biology courses, 31-34 Hours:
Elective biology courses, 8 Hours:
- Any courses numbered BIOL 300 and above except BIOL 350
Required related courses, 8 Hours:
Four-Year Course Progression
Biology, Traditional
FALL |
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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 208 |
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Plants as Organisms |
4 |
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BIOL 209 |
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Animals as Organisms |
4 |
CHEM 207/207L |
1 |
General Chemistry/Lab I |
4 |
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CHEM 209/209L |
1 |
General Chemistry/Lab II |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 or 104 |
3 |
MATH 108 |
1 |
Precalculus (MA) |
4 |
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MATH 205 |
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Calculus with Applications OR |
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BIOL 150 |
1 |
Biology First-Year Experience |
1 |
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MATH 314 |
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Statistics |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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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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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
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Credit |
BIOL 305
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Cell Biology |
4 |
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Core Course |
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Minor |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Choose History with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
GSPE 210 |
2 |
Fitness for Life (WE) |
3 |
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BIOL 344 |
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Genetics |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose AR with advisor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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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 |
Core Course |
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Minor |
4 |
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Core Course |
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Minor |
4 |
BIOL xxx |
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Elective |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-CK with advisor |
3 |
BIOL xxx |
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Elective |
4 |
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BIOL 394 |
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Principles of Biological Research |
3 |
PSCI 100 |
2 |
Politics and Government (SO-GL) OR |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
PSCI 101 |
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American Federal Government (SO-GL) |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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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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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
BIOL 415 |
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Biological Research (CAP and WM)* OR |
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PHYS 202/202L |
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College Physics II/Lab OR |
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BIOL 425 |
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Internship in Biology (CAP and WM)* |
3 |
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PHYS 222/222L |
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General Physics II/Lab |
4 |
BIOL 420 |
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General Ecology |
4 |
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Elective |
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Minor |
4 |
Core/Elective |
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Minor |
4 |
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BIOL 406 |
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Developmental Biology |
4 |
PHYS 201/201L |
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College Physics I/Lab OR |
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Elective |
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Elective |
2 |
PHYS 221/221L |
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General Physics I/Lab |
4 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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*Serves as both the Writing in the Major and Capstone Requirements |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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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:
Science core, 53-54 Hours:
Choose one of the following courses, 4 Hours:
Choose two of the following courses, 7-8 Hours:
Choose three of the following courses, 12 Hours:
Additional upper-division electives *, 16-18 Hours:
BIOL any 300 or above except BIOL 350, 8 Hours:
CHEM 300 or above, 8 Hours:
Four-Year Course Progression
Biology, Ecological Science Concentration
FALL |
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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 208 |
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Plants as Organisms |
4 |
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BIOL 209 |
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Animals as Organisms |
4 |
CHEM 207/207L |
1 |
General Chemistry I/Lab |
4 |
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CHEM 209/209L |
1 |
General Chemistry II/Lab |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 or 104 |
3 |
MATH 108 |
1 |
Precalculus (MA) |
4 |
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MATH 205 |
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Calculus with Applications OR |
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BIOL 150 |
1 |
Biology First-Year Experience |
1 |
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MATH 314 |
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Statistics |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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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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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Choose History with advisor |
3 |
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BIOL/ENVS |
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Group B |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-CK, GL with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
GSPE 210 |
2 |
Fitness for Life (WE) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-MD with advisor |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose AR with advisor |
3 |
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BIOL 394 |
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Principles of Biological Research |
3 |
BIOL 301/301L |
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Evolution/Lab |
4 |
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CHEM 325 |
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Computers in Science |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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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/ENVS |
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Group C |
4 |
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BIOL/ENVS |
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Group C |
4 |
BIOL/ENVS |
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Group B |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-CK, GL with advisor |
3 |
BIOL xxx |
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Elective |
4 |
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BIOL 415 |
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Biological Research** OR |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-MD or GL with advisor |
3 |
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BIOL 425 |
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Internship in Biology** |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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BIOL xxx |
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Elective |
4 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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**Serves as both the Writing in the Major and Capstone requirements |
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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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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
BIOL 420 |
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General Ecology |
4 |
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PHYS 202/202L |
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College Physics II/Lab OR |
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ENVS 342 |
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Limnology |
4 |
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PHYS 222 |
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General Physics II/Lab |
4 |
PHYS 201/201L |
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College Physics I/Lab OR |
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BIOL/ENVS |
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Group A |
4 |
PHYS 221 |
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General Physics I/Lab |
4 |
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BIOL/ENVS |
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Group C |
4 |
CHEM xxx |
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Elective |
4 |
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CHEM xxx |
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Elective |
2 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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