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School for Natural and Applied SciencesBiologyAvailable:B.S.MinorRequirements:B.S. Major:65 hours2.0 gpaThis degree requires aminimum of 120 hours.For additional hoursrequired see page 107.Minor18 hours2.0 gpaThis program is offeredthrough:major in biology provides the graduate with a variety ofA courses for a diversity of experiences in biology. This programincludes courses in general biology, botany, anatomy, physiology,genetics, microbiology, and research techniques. With the basiccore courses, plus required supporting chemistry, mathematics,and elective biology courses, the biology graduate will beprepared for either the workforce or entrance into professional orgraduate school. Students are strongly advised to seek either anadditional major or a minor to provide for maximum postgraduateopportunities. The department of Natural and Physical Scienceswelcomes partnerships with appropriate businesses andgovernment agencies to place students into internship positions intheir major or a related field. The Department of Natural andPhysical Sciences actively encourages students to work in suchinternship positions and considers internships to be an integral partof the curriculum.Requirements For:B.S. Major – 65 hours, 2.0 gpaCore Curriculum:BI 225 Botany...........................................................4 cr.BI 226 Zoology.........................................................4 cr.BI 231 Introductory Molecular Cell Biology..............3 cr.BI 306 Biological Literature.......................................3 cr.BI 320 Genetics.........................................................4 cr.BI 326 Bioethics........................................................3 cr.BI 415 Senior Research..............................................3 cr.NS 220 Applied Statistics &Experimental Design......................................3 cr.NS 302 Current Literature in theNatural Sciences.............................................1 cr.NS 401 Natural Science Seminar................................1 cr.CH 107 General Chemistry I......................................3 cr.CH 107L General Chemistry I Lab................................1 cr.CH 108 General Chemistry II.....................................3 cr.CH 108L General Chemistry II Lab..............................1 cr.37 cr.CH 317 Organic Chemistry I......................................3 cr.CH 317L Organic Chemistry I Lab...............................1 cr.CH 318 Organic Chemistry II.....................................3 cr.CH 318L Organic Chemistry II Lab..............................1 cr.PY 155 Concepts of Physics I.....................................4 cr.PY 156 Concepts of Physics II....................................4 cr.53 cr.125