Degrees & Courses
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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In order to earn the bachelor of science in biology degree, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative and major grade point average of 2.0, including these classes:
I. Core Curriculum
Requirements
|
P1 |
ENGL 110 |
College Writing: Inquiry and ArgumentCollege Writing: Inquiry and Argument |
5 |
| P1 |
ENGL 120 |
Introduction to Literature |
5 |
| P1 |
HIST 120 or 121 |
Origins of Western Civ. or Studies in Modern Civ. |
5 |
| P1 |
PHIL 110 |
Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking |
5 |
| P2 |
PHIL 220 |
Philosophy of the Human Person |
5 |
| P2 |
THRS 2-- |
Theology and Religious Studies II (200-299) |
5 |
| P3 |
THRS 3-- |
Theology and Religious Studies III (300-399) |
5 |
| P1 |
|
Fine Arts (Art, Drma, etc.; SUOnline=Core-Fine Arts) |
5 |
| P1 |
|
Social Sci. I (Anth, Crjs, Econ, Plsc, Psyc, Socl, etc.) |
5 |
| P2 |
|
Social Sci. II (diff. discipline from Social Sci. I) |
5 |
| P3 |
|
Ethics: Phil 312,345,351-354,358-359 or Thrs380 |
5 |
| P3 |
|
Interdisciplinary (SUOnline=Core-Interdisc.) |
3-5 |
Note: Phase I (P1) should be finished before starting Phase II (P2), & Phase II must be finished before starting Phase III (P3).
I. Major Curriculum
Requirements*
|
BIOL 161/171** |
General Biology I (formerly BIOL 165) |
4+1 |
FW |
| BIOL 162/172** |
General Biology II (formerly BIOL 166) |
4+1 |
W |
| BIOL 163/173** |
General Biology III (formerly BIOL 167) |
4+1 |
S |
| BIOL 240 |
Genetics |
5 |
FW |
| BIOL 235 , 252, or 320 |
Invert. Zool. or Plant Taxon. or Evolution |
5 |
F/S/F |
| BIOL 310 , 325, or 361 |
Embryology or Vert. Anatomy or Ultrastruct. |
5 |
S/W/W |
| BIOL 385 or 388 |
Plant Physiology or Animal Physiology |
5 |
S/F |
| BIOL 470 |
General Ecology |
5 |
FS |
| BIOL 485 |
Cell Biology |
5 |
FWS |
| |
Biology Electives (higher than 220; includes BIOL 275, 300, 305, 340, 391, 415, 422, 440, 499, etc.) |
10 |
|
| Senior Synthesis |
BIOL 487 |
Independent Experience (senior research) |
2-4 |
|
| or |
BIOL 488 |
Senior Synthesis Seminar |
1 |
S |
| BIOL 491 |
Biology Senior Synthesis |
3 |
S |
Notes: * 57 credits in biology are required, which must include one plant science (either BIOL 252 or 385). ** In order to enroll in BIOL 162/172 or 163/173, a C- or better in BIOL 161/171 is required.
I. Other Major
Requirements
|
CHEM 121+131 |
General Chemistry I + Lab I |
4+1 |
FW |
| CHEM 122+132 |
General Chemistry I + Lab I |
4+1 |
WS |
| CHEM 123+133 |
General Chemistry I + Lab I |
4+1 |
SSu |
* Choose a or b from each category below:
Organic a:
|
CHEM 335+345 |
Organic Chemistry I + Lab I |
3+2 |
F |
| CHEM 336+346 |
Organic Chemistry II + Lab II |
3+2 |
W |
| CHEM 337+347 |
Organic Chemistry III + Lab III |
4+2 |
S |
| Organic b: |
CHEM 231+241 |
Fundamental Organic Chemistry I + Lab I |
4+2 |
W |
| CHEM 232+242 |
Fundamental Organic Chemistry II + Lab II |
4+2 |
S |
| CHEM 319 OR CHEM 454+456 |
Quantitative Analysis OR
Biochemistry I + Biochemistry III |
5/3+3 |
FW/F+S |
| Math/Stats a: |
MATH 134 |
Calculus I |
5 |
FWS |
| MATH 135 |
Calculus II |
5 |
FWS |
| Math/Stats b: |
BIOL 485 |
Calculus for Life Sciences |
5 |
WS |
| PSYC 201 |
Statistics I |
5 |
F |
| Physics a: |
PHYS 105 |
Mechanics and Sound |
5 |
F |
| PHYS 106 |
Electricity, Magnetism, & Thermodynamics |
5 |
W |
| PHYS 107 |
Survey of Modern Physics |
5 |
S |
| Physics b: |
PHYS 121 |
Mechanics and Sound |
5 |
WS |
| PHYS 122 |
Electricity, Magnetism |
5 |
SF |
| PHYS 123 |
Waves and Optics |
5 |
FW |
# An organic chemistry series with labs is offered during the summer at SU. It fulfills credit for Chem 231/232/241/242. The summer series can substitute content-wise for the 300-level series if an additional class is taken the following spring.
Bachelor of Science Suggested Course Schedules
Because many classes are offered only once per year, students should plan their schedules accordingly. Your academic adviser can help you make course selections and choose electives that best meet your interests.
Freshman Year
| |
credits |
| ENGL 110 and PHIL 110 |
10 |
| BIOL 161/171, 162/172, and 163/173 |
15 |
| CHEM 121/131, 122/132, 123, and 133 |
15 |
| MATH 131* |
5 |
Sophomore Year
| |
credits |
| ENGL 120, HIST 120 or 121, & FINR/ART |
15 |
| BIOL 240 |
5 |
| CHEM 335, 345, 336, 346, 337, & 347 (16) or CHEM 319, 231, 241, 232, 242 (17) |
16-17 |
| BIOL 252** or 235 or 320 |
5 |
| PSYC 201* |
5 |
Junior Year
| |
credits |
| PHIL 220, Social Sciences I and II |
15 |
| BIOL 325 or 310 |
5 |
| BIOL 388 or 385** |
5 |
| BIOL 470 |
5 |
| PHYS 105, 106, and 107 |
15 |
Senior Year
| |
credits |
| THRS 200-299, THRS 300-399, Ethics, & Interdisciplinary |
18-20 |
| BIOL 485 |
5 |
| BIOL 487 |
2-4 |
| BIOL 488 |
1 |
| BIOL electives *** |
10 |
| Other electives |
3-8 |
* MATH 134 and 135 may substitute for MATH 131 and PSYC 201.
** Either BIOL 252 or BIOL 385 is needed to satisfy the plant sciences requirement.
*** BIOL electives include classes above 220, such as BIOL 275, 300, 305, 340, 391, 415, 422, 440, 499, & others. A maximum of 5 credits of BIOL 499 will apply towards the Biology degree.
Note: A minimum of 180 credits (57 in Biology) is needed for graduation with a BS in Biology.
The full Biology degree program may be found in the current undergraduate bulletin.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
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In
order to earn the bachelor of science in biology degree, students must
complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative and major
grade point average of 2.0, including these classes:
I. Core Curriculum
Requirements
|
P1 |
ENGL 110 |
College Writing: Inquiry and ArgumentCollege Writing: Inquiry and Argument |
5 |
| P1 |
ENGL 120 |
Introduction to Literature |
5 |
| P1 |
HIST 120 or 121 |
Origins of Western Civ. or Studies in Modern Civ. |
5 |
| P1 |
PHIL 110 |
Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking |
5 |
| P2 |
PHIL 220 |
Philosophy of the Human Person |
5 |
| P2 |
THRS 2-- |
Theology and Religious Studies II (200-299) |
5 |
| P3 |
THRS 3-- |
Theology and Religious Studies III (300-399) |
5 |
| P1 |
|
Fine Arts (Art, Drma, etc.; SUOnline=Core-Fine Arts) |
5 |
| P1 |
|
Social Sci. I (Anth, Crjs, Econ, Plsc, Psyc, Socl, etc.) |
5 |
| P2 |
|
Social Sci. II (diff. discipline from Social Sci. I) |
5 |
| P3 |
|
Ethics: Phil 312,345,351-354,358-359 or Thrs380 |
5 |
| P3 |
|
Interdisciplinary (SUOnline=Core-Interdisc.) |
3-5 |
Note:
Phase I (P1) should be finished before starting Phase II (P2), &
Phase II must be finished before starting Phase III (P3).
I. Major Curriculum
Requirements*
|
BIOL 161/171** |
General Biology I (formerly BIOL 165) |
4+1 |
| BIOL 162/172** |
General Biology II (formerly BIOL 166) |
4+1 |
| BIOL 163/173** |
General Biology III (formerly BIOL 167) |
4+1 |
BIOL A
|
Organismal Biology and Physiology
Pick one: BIOL 200, 310, 325, 385, or 388
|
5 |
| BIOL B |
Field Biology
Pick one: BIOL 235, 252, 275, or 470
|
5 |
| BIOL C |
Microbiology, Genetics, Cell & Molecular Biology
Pick one: BIOL 220, 240, 300, 440, or 485
|
5 |
| |
Biology Electives (higher than 200) |
10 |
| Senior Synthesis |
BIOL 487 |
Independent Experience (senior research) |
2-4 |
| or |
BIOL 488 |
Senior Synthesis Seminar |
1 |
| BIOL 491 |
Biology Senior Synthesis |
3 |
Note: In order to enroll in BIOL 162/172 or 163/173, a C- or better in BIOL 161/171 is required.
I. Other Major
Requirements
|
CHEM 121+131 |
General Chemistry I + Lab I |
4+1 |
FW |
| CHEM 122+132 |
General Chemistry I + Lab I |
4+1 |
WS |
| CHEM 123+133 |
General Chemistry I + Lab I |
4+1 |
SSu |
|
MATH 131 or MATH 134 or
PSYC 201
|
Calculus for Life Sciences or
Calculus I or
Statistics I
|
5
|
|
|
|
Science Elective(s) (must be approved by department)
|
5
|
|
Notes:
A minimum of 180 credits is needed for graduation with a BS in Biology, which must include:
43 credits of biology
20 credits of chemistry and math/stats
5 credits of science
58 credits of core
1 If BIOL 200 is selected, BIOL 210 should be taken as an elective.
2 At least ten credits of the non-Senior Synthesis Biology courses (BIOL A, B, C, and electives) must be either 300- or 400-level courses.
3 Generally the chemistry series taken will be CHEM 121/122/123/131/132/133, but others may be approved by the Biology Department.
4 The science elective must be a majors course for that department and may be a biology course.
The full Biology degree program may be found in the current undergraduate bulletin.
Courses and Plans
Comprehensive Class Schedule [pdf]
Classes for the Next 2-years [pdf]
2 year plan to complete a BS in Biology for transfer students [pdf]
2 year plan to complete a BA in Biology for tranfer students [pdf]