Biology Major
Bachelor of Science
The biology major is designed to give students excellent preparation for graduate study
or professional careers in the life sciences. Within the major, students select one of several
emphases (e.g., pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, secondary education, animal
behavior) that best matches their particular interests and career goals. All students
have opportunities to develop excellent research skills beginning in the core courses
and culminating in the capstone research project.

Core Courses:
Biology 150, Organismal Biology I
Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 250, Introduction to Genetics
Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
      Note: Bio 250 and 260 may be taken in either order
Biology 396, Capstone: Introduction to Biological Problem Solving

Required Support Courses (*Required for primary majors only)
Chemistry 109 and 110
Mathematics 112, or Mathematics 140 or higher*
Computer Science 107 or higher*
Plus completion of an emphasis, below

General Biology Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Five elective courses in Biology (minimum 18 credits above the 100-level; at least
     2 electives must be 300 level or higher, excluding Biology 380 - Internship)
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II

Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary, Healing Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Five elective courses in Biology (minimum 18 credits above the 100-level; at least
     2 electives must be 300 level or higher, excluding Biology 380 - Internship)
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II
Chemistry 203, 204, Organic Chemistry (Pre-Med, Pre-Dent) or
     Chemistry 203, Organic Chemistry and Chemistry 308, Biochemistry (Pre-Vet)
Physics 101, 102, Introductory Physics

Students may need additional courses as required by the specific professional school.
Pre-professional students should consult with the appropriate pre-professional adviser
regarding requirements.

Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Biology 322, Comparative Anatomy and five elective courses in Biology (minimum 16
   credits above the 100-level; at least 8 credits must be 300 level or higher, excluding Biology    380 - Internship)
Physics 101, 102, Introductory Physics

Note: For students who do not enter Carroll's DPT program, Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I and Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II are also required. Pre-PT students may need to take additional courses as required by the specific professional school.

Secondary Education Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Biology 212, Microbiology
Biology 322, Comparative Anatomy
Biology 301, Animal Physiology
Biology 360, Aquatic Ecology or
   Biology 370, Terrestrial Ecology
One elective course in Biology (2-4 credits; 300 level or higher, excluding
   Biology 380 - Internship)
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II

Students should be prepared to demonstrate mastery of biological concepts on the ETS
Praxis II exam, required for licensure.

Animal Behavior Emphasis
Core courses, plus
Psychology 240, Biopsychology
Biology 360, Aquatic Ecology or
   Biology 370, Terrestrial Ecology
Biology 380, Internship in Biology
Biology 417, Behavioral Ecology
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II
One elective course in Biology (2-4 credits; 300 level or higher, excluding
   Biology 380 - Internship)
Plus Psychology Minor (20 credits):
   Psychology 101, Introductory Psychology plus a minimum of four additional courses,    including Psychology 205, Statistics and Experimental Design and Psychology 314, Learning    and Animal Behavior

Human Biology Emphasis
Core Courses:
Biology 301, Animal Physiology or
   Biology 403, Human Physiology
Biology 496, Biological Problem Solving I
Biology 497, Biological Problem Solving II
Four elective courses (minimum 14 credits), with at least one course 300-level or
higher, from the following:
   Biology 212, Microbiology
   Biology 224, Bioethics
   Biology 314, Histology
   Biology 321, Developmental Biology
   Biology 402, Human Anatomy
   Biology 412, Advanced Microbiology
   Biology 432, Gene Manipulation and Genomics Biology
   Biology 452, Cell Biology
   Biology 471, Immunology

Biology Minor
Biology 150, Organismal Biology I
Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 250, Introduction to Genetics or
     Biology 260, Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
Two Elective Courses in Biology (2-4 credits 200-level or higher; 4 credits 300
     level or higher)

Human Biology Minor
Biology 130, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Biology 140,
     Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II or
     Biology 150, Organismal Biology I and Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 212, Microbiology or
Biology 224, Bioethics
Biology 402, Human Anatomy,
Biology 403, Human Physiology