COURSE CURRICULUM

The Biological Sciences BS degree is a flexible and science-intensive program designed for students who want broad training across multiple areas of biology rather than a single specialization. The program requires 124 total credit hours and combines general education courses with advanced biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and laboratory training. Students study core subjects such as zoology, botany, microbiology, ecology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology, creating a strong foundation for careers in healthcare, biotechnology, environmental science, laboratory research, education, and graduate or professional schools. The curriculum includes major science courses like BSC 110/111 Principles of Biological Science, BSC 201 Zoology, BSC 226 Botany, BSC 282 Microbiology, BSC 340 Ecology, BSC 360 Cell Biology, and BSC 370 Genetics, along with a Senior Practicum capstone course. Students must also complete upper-level laboratory-based biology electives, allowing flexibility to focus on interests such as physiology, microbiology, marine biology, ecology, genetics, or biomedical sciences. Supporting science requirements include General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry, Physics I & II, Calculus, and Statistics, making the degree academically rigorous and suitable for medical school, dental school, veterinary programs, physician assistant programs, research careers, and graduate study in life sciences. Compared to specialized tracks like Biomedical Sciences or Conservation Biology, this general Biological Sciences BS offers wider flexibility and lets students customize electives according to career goals. The degree also develops research, analytical, laboratory, communication, and scientific writing skills through writing-intensive and speaking-intensive courses. Students work closely with faculty advisors to choose electives and laboratory experiences that align with their future plans. This program is ideal for students who enjoy biology broadly and want strong preparation for healthcare professions, scientific research, biotechnology industries, environmental careers, or advanced graduate education while still keeping multiple career pathways open for the future.