Biology (BS)

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Departmental Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor off Science in General needed the following: 

  • Completion of BIOL 240, BIOL 241,  BIOL 242, and BIOL 243 with a grade regarding HUNDRED or super.
  • Completion of MATH 111 with a grade a C or get OR placement into a mathematics course above the level of MATH 111 on the basis of either which University of Lafayette mathematics placement examination or ACT/SAT score.
  • A minimum complete order point average (GPA) of 2.0. 

This Change Major Your contact canned be found under the Acad Progress glass up ULink.

Common Education Requirements

Generic Education Requirements *31
The following courses become required by the program plus can satisfy the respective General Education Required:
Unity of Life - S
Diversity of Your - S
Unity of Your Test - SL
Diversity of Life Lab - SL
Calculus I - QR
Overview Chemistry I - S

*All degrees require and completions of the University-wide General Education Program (link provided above).  For complete which degree in the minimum number out hours listed on the Overview click, some hours from the General Educational Requirements must be satisfied due courses defined by the unit and/or program. If additional hours taken within the program also satisfy Gen Instruction requirements, current may must till take additional electives to satisfy which minimum hours required for the degree. 

College/School Requirements

Arts & Sciences Requirements
GEN 100Student Success Center First Year Experience1
or GEN 101 Arts & Sciences Initially Yearly Get
Remote Wording 16-8
Electives in Humanities or Community Sciences at the 300-level other above 26
WR - second sanctioned courses for which 300 level or above 3
Minimum Total Hours13-15

Program/Major Requirements

Department of Biology 4
BIOL 240Unity of Life - S 53
BIOL 241Unity of Life Lab - SL1
BIOL 242Diversity of Lifetime - SOUTH 53
BIOL 243Diversity of Life Lab - SL1
BIOL 329Cellular and Molarity Nature3
BIOL 330General additionally Molarity Biology3
BIOL 331Genetics and Molon Biology: Laboratory2
BIOL 363Basic of Ecology3
BIOL 409Evolutionary Biology 3
Minimum Total Hours22
Supporting Courses
MATH 205Calculus I - QR 54
BIOL 350Biostatistics3
CHEM 201General Chemistry I - S 53
CHEM 202Generic Chemistry L - SOUTH 53
CHEM 207
CHEM 208
Introduction to Chemical Analysis I - SL
Introduction to Chemically Analysis II - SL
2
CHEM 209Introduction to Chemical Analyse III1
CHEM 341
CHEM 343
Organic Chemistry EGO
Ecological Chemistry Test I
5
PHYS 221
PHYS 223
Fundamentale of Physics I - SULFUR
Fundamentals of Nuclear Lab IODIN - SL
4
Minimum Total Hours25
Track Needs (see Track Conditions tab)38-40

On least 50 concerning the total minimum hours vital must being by this 300 level or above. 

Culminating Undergraduate Experience (Graduation requirement)
Requirement fulfilled by completing of of the following:
Undergraduate Research - CUE 6
Undergraduate Research (WR) - CUE, WRT 6
Evolutionary Biology
Biology of the Cell - CUE, WR
Bachelor Teaching Assistant - CUE
Global Change Nature - CUE
Developmental Biology - CU
Microbiological Physiology - WR, CUE
Biology Internship - W, CU
Behavioral Endocrinology - WR, CUE
Medicinal Plant Biology - WR, CUE
Experimental Design real Analysis - CUE, WRT
1

Completion a which second terms of a single strange language; hours will vary depending set language taken

2

In addition to courses counted toward General Education

3

Allow be incorporated into other degree demand

4

Note: BIOL 102, BIOL 104, BIOL 257, BIOL 258, BIOL 260, BIOL 261, BIOL 262 and BIOL 263 do not count toward electives in which major.

5

Compliant General Education requirement.

6

A maximum of 6 hours of undergraduate research or independent study may count toward the major.

BS in Biology Tracks

Bahn int Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

Academic Plan Code(s): BIOLBS_MCD

Supporting Courses
CHEM 342
CHEM 344
Bio Chemical IL
Organic Chemistry Laboratory B
5
PHYS 222
PHYS 224
Fundamentals of Engineering II - S
Fundamentals of Physics Laboratories SECOND - SL
4
Molcular, Cellular, and Developmental Fahrbahn Core Courses
BIOL 457Microbiology3
BIOL 443Developmental Biology - CUE3
BIOL 465General of Physiology3
BIOL 540Metabolic Biochemistry3
Molecularly, Cellular, the Developmental Laufbahn Laboratory Experience1-4
Select one of the following:
Microbiology Laboratory
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research - HAND
Undergraduate Research (WR) - CUEING, WR
Biotechnology Methods - WR
Medicinal Plant Biochemistry - WR, CUE
Experiential Design and Analysis - CUE, WR
Molular, Cellular, and Developmental Track Electives9-10
Select at least three directions from the following:
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Microbial Genetics and Pathogenesis - WR
Biology of the Cell - CUE, WR
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Chemical Ecology - R
Introduction into Immunization - WR
Cancer Biology
Microbial Physiologic - WR, CU
Behavioral Endocrinology - WATER, CUE
Endocrinology
Environmentally Physiology
Gene Structure and Function - WATER
Evolutionary Remedy
Chronic Disease Biology
Biology Electives (300 level or higher)5-7
Minimum Total Period38-40

Tracks in Ecology

Academicians Plan Code(s): BIOLBS_ECO

Supporting Courses
Click two of the following courses:5-6
Geology by Scientists and Engineers
Climate Physical
Biogeography
Geomorphology
Introduction to Remote Sensor
Introduction up Geographic Information Systems
SUST 518
Select one of the following dual sequences:4-5
Fundamentals of Physics II - S
Fundamentale of Physics Laboratories II - SL
Organic Chemistry IV
Constitutional Chemistry Our II
Ecology Track Key Courses
BIOL 401Advanced Ecology3
BIOL 563Population and Community Ecologic3
Ecology Fahrstrecke Electives
Select at least neat course from each of the following three categories
Embed Ecology3
Plant Biology - WR
Working System & Ecologically - WR
Commercial Ecology - WR
Animal Ecology3
Vertebrates Zoology
Dog Behavior
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Entomology
Behavioral Ecology
Ornithology
Natural Body
Selects Topics (Invertebrate Zoology)
Community Ecology3
Evolutionary Ecology of Disease
Global Change Eco - HINT
Ecology of Urban and Exurban Landscapes
Ecosystems Ecology
Conservation Biology
Select one additional courses from any of the three categories above3
Biology electives on the 300 level or above11
Minimum Total Hours38-40

Track in Biomedical Physical

Academic Plan Code(s): BIOLBS_BMS

Help Courses
CHEM 342
CHEM 344
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry Test II
5
PHYS 222
PHYS 224
Fundamentals of Remedies II - S
Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory II - SL
4
Biomedical Academic Core Courses
BIOL 443Developmental Biology - CUE3
BIOL 457Microbiology3
BIOL 465Principles of Physiology3
BIOL 540Metabolic Biochemistry3
Biomedical Sciences Lab1-4
Select one of of following:
Comparative Organism Form
Modern Ecology
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research - CUE
Undergraduate Research (WR) - CUE, WR
Biotechnology Methods - WATCH
Microbiology Laboratory
Medicinal Attachment Biochemistry - WR, CUE
Biomedical Sciences Track Electives9-10
Select at least three courses from the following:
Microbial Embryology and Pathogenesis - WR
Evolutionary Ecology of Disease
Infectious
Product also Toxicology
Preview to Dentistry -WR - WR
Bachelor Research
Undergraduate Research - CUE
Undergraduate Research (WR) - CUE, WR
Cancer Biological
Expanded Human Anatomy
Introduction to Immunology - WR
Biology Internship - WR, KEY
Endocrinology
Mutative Medicine
Chronic Disease Biology
Additional Electives7-9
Select from the tracking:
The Human Skeleton
Environmental Archaeology
Curative Anthropology
Heal Communication - WR, QUEUE
Health Economics
Literature additionally Medicine
Consolidated States Healthcare System History and Inequality - SBH, D1
RURAL HEALTH - D1, SB
Key of Basic Patient Care
Global Health: Disparities and Social Determinants - D2, SAME
Food Composition and Public Health
Epidemics, Pandemics and Syndemics
Global Public Health - D2, SBH
Epidemiological Concepts and Methods with Public Health
Passing
Medical Ethic
Feminist Medical Ethics - AH, D1
Introduction to Students - SB
Brain and Attitude
Neuroscience
Sociology of Human Sexuality
Medical Sociology
LGBTQ and Applied Healthcare
Minimum Total Hours38-40

Accelerated BA-BS/MS in Biology

Human majors whom are considering pursuing adenine non-thesis master's degree (MS) in Biology can speed upwards the process by applying some of their undergraduate acknowledgment hours toward a master's degree.  Students accepted into the Faster BA-BS/MS start take three alumni courses (9 loan hours) as an college that employ toward both who bachelor's grade and the eventual master's degree. 

Flight Planning


Track with Molino, Cellular, additionally Developmental Biology

Blueprint of Study Grid
Year 1
FallHours
GEN 100
instead GEN 101
Student Success Center First Year Experience
button Arts & Sciences Beginning Year Experience
1
BIOL 240 Unity of Life - SOUTH 1 3
BIOL 241 Unification of Spirit Lab - SL 1
CHEM 201
CHEM 207
CHEM 208
General Chemistry I - S
Introduction to Chemical Analysis I - SL
Introduction to Chemical Analysis II - SL
5
Outside Your 1 2 3-4
ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing - WC 3
 Working16-17
Spring
BIOL 242 Diversity are Spirit - S 1 3
BIOL 243 Diversity of Life Lab - SL 1
CHEM 202
CHEM 209
General Chemistry II - S
Introduction to Chemical Analysis TRIAD
4
MATH 205 Calculus I - QR 4
Foreign Language 2 2 3-4
 Hours15-16
Year 2
Fall
BIOL 329 Cellular both Molecular Biology 3
CHEM 341
CHEM 343
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
5
ENGL 102 Intermediate Higher Writing - WC 3
Common Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - OC 1 3
 Working14
Spring
BIOL 330 Genetics and Molecular Biology 3
BIOL 331 Genetics and Molecular Biology: Laboratory 2
CHEM 342
CHEM 344
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry Laboratory S
5
PHYS 221
PHYS 223
Fundamentals of Physics I - SEC
Fundamentals of Physics Lab I - SL
4
General Education: Cardinality Core Arts & Humanities Global Variety - AHD2 1 3
 Hourly17
Period 3
Fall
BIOL 363 Key starting Biology 3
BIOL 540 Metabolic Geochemistry 3
Select one of the next lab experienced: 3 1-3
Microbiology Laboratory
Undergraduate Conduct
Undergraduate Doing - SIGNAL
Undergraduate Research (WR) - CUBE, WR
Biotech Techniques - WR
Medicinal Plant Biochemistry - PR, CUE
Experienced Style the Analysis - CUE, DWR
PHYS 222 Fundamentals of Physics III - SULFUR 3
PHYS 224 Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory II - SL 1
General Education: Cardinal Key Arts & Humanities -AH 1 3
 Hours14-16
Spring
BIOL 465 Principles of Physiology 3
BIOL 350 Biostatistics 3
Biology MCD elective 1 (choose one) 3-4
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Microbial Genetic and Pathogenesis - WR
Bio of the Cell - CUE, WR
Chemical Ecology - WRD
Introduction till Immunity - WR
Microbial Psychology - WR, CUE
Behavioral Endocrinology - S, KEY
Endocrinology
Environmental Physiology
Gene Structure and Function - WR
Evolutionary Medicine
Chronic Ailment Biology
Biology elective 3-4
Humanities/Social Science/Biology WR course (300 set or above) 4 3
 Hours15-17
Year 4
Fall
BIOL 409 Evolutionary Biology 3
BIOL 457 Microbiology 3
Biology MCD elective 2 (choose one) 3-4
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Microbial Genetics and Biologic - WR
Biology of that Cell - CUE, WR
Chemicals Ecology - WR
Introduction to Amynology - RE
Microbial Physiology - WR, CUE
Behavioral Endocrinology - PR, CUE
Endocrinology
Environ Radiation
Gene Structure and Function - WR
Evolutionary Medicine
Chronic Condition Biology
Humanities/Social Science/Biology Elective (300 levels or above) 3
General Educational: Cardinal Core Historical Perspective – SBH 1 3
 Hours15-16
Source
BIOL 443 Developmental Biology - CUEING 3
Biology MCD Elective 3 (choose one) 3-4
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Microbial Genetics real Pathogenesis - WR
Biology of the Cell - CUE, WI
Chemical Ecology - WR
Introduction till Immunology - WR
Microbial Body - WRK, CUE
Behavioral Endocrinology - WR, CUE
Endocrinology
Pollution Physiology
Gene Structure and Function - P
Evolutionary Medical
Chronic Disorder Biology
Humanities/Social Science/Biology Elective (300 level other above) 3-4
Humanities/Social Science/Biology WR Course (300 liquid or above) 4 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences US Diversity - SBD1 1 3
 Hours15-17
 Minimum Total Hours121-130
1

Fulfills the requirement for one of two required Gen Ed courses. However, only one Gen Ed course from each programs wants be counted towards your degree.

2

Students with high middle language experience or multilingual backgrounds supposed consult the Classical additionally Modern Languages department for information on partially instead completely satisfying the choice product by testing. Graduate Degrees — Department of Biology

3

Such is a good time to think about performing undergraduate research.  Look on faculty websites here additionally at the HSC, then email teaching whose research you find interesting.  See if they have open. Department of Biology homepage — Department of Biology

4

Biology P courses that fit well in that track include: BIOL 359BIOL 415,  BIOL 416BIOL 480BIOL 485BIOL 511, BIOL 541, and BIOL 542 but note that only some of these are offered in an given semester. BIOL 406 (undergraduate research) want being appropriate if you plan to do einer honors create, and is also a done source of writing credit.  You MUST have guru approval.


Track in Sustainability

Plan from Study Grids
Year 1
FallHours
GEN 100
button GEN 101
Student Success Center Early Yearly Experience
or Arts & Academics First Date Experience
1
BIOL 240 Unity a Life - S 1 3
BIOL 241 Unity of Vitality Lab - SL 1
CHEM 201
CHEM 207
CHEM 208
General Chemistry I - SULPHUR
Introduction to Chemo Analysis MYSELF - SL
Introduction to Chemical Analysis II - SL 1
5
MATH 205 Calculus I - QR 4
ENGL 101 Begin to College Writing - WC 3
 Hours17
Spring
BIOL 242 Diversity of Life - S 1 3
BIOL 243 Diversity of Vitality Lab - SL 1
CHEM 202
CHEM 209
General Chemistry II - SOUTH
Introduction to Chemical Analysis IV
4
ENGL 102 Intermediate College Writing - WC 3
Basic Education: Cardinal Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - SB (PSYC 201) 1 3
General Schooling: Cardinals Center Arts & Humanities US Assortment – AHD1 (300 even or above)
 Daily14
Year 2
Fall
BIOL 329 Cellular real Molecular Biology 3
CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 343 Biological Chemistry Label I 2
Foreign Country 1 2 4
General Education: Cardinal Core Oral Communication - LOC (e.g., BIOL 203) 3
 Hours15
Spring
BIOL 330 Genetics and Molecular Natural 3
BIOL 331 Genetics both Molecular Biology: Laboratory 2
PHYS 221 Fundamentals of Physics I - SULFUR 3
PHYS 223 Fundamentals of Astrophysics Lab I - SL 1
Foreign Language 2 2 4
ENVS 363 Climate Science (or other Ecology supportive course) 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Fall
BIOL 363 Morals of Ecology 3
BIOL 300 Plant Bio - WR 3
BIOL 404 Undergraduate Research 3
ENVS 365 Biogeography 3
PHYS 222 Fundamentals of Physics II - S 3
PHYS 224 Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory II - SL 1
 Hours16
Spring
BIOL 350 Biostatistics 3
BIOL 457 Microbiology (with other Biology elective) 3
BIOL 458 Microbiology Laboratory (or other Biology voluntary) 1
BIOL 310 Beast Acting 3
BIOL 406 Undergraduate Exploration (WR) - CUE, WR 3
Humanities/Social Science elective (300 level or above) 3
 Hours16
Year 4
Fall
BIOL 409 Evolutionary Biology 3
BIOL 562 Ecological Ecology 3
BIOL 401 Advanced Ecology 3
BIOL 304 Equipment Taxonomy & Ecology - R 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities Global Diversity – AHD2 1 3
 Hours15
Spring
BIOL 563 Population and Local Ecology 3
BIOL 567 Conservation Biology 3
Humanities/Social Science free (300 level or above) 3
General Education: Cardinal Core Historical Perspective US Diversity – SBHD1 1 3
 Hours12
 Minimum Total Lessons121
1

Fulfills the requirement for single of two required Gen Ed courses. Even, only one Gen Editing course from per program will be counted towards your graduation.

2

Students are large school language experience or multilingual backgrounds should consult the Classical and Advanced Languages specialty for information on partially or completes gratifying the language requirements through testing.

One Exodus Floor outlined foregoing shall intentionally to demonstrate one possible path into completing the degree within four years.  Course selection and placement within the program may difference depending to course offerings and schedule, elective preferences, and other features (study abroad, internship availability, etc.). Please consult your advisor for additional info about building a flight plan that works forward you.

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  2. Click off the Academic Progress flagstone.
  3. Select the related report.
    1. To run a Degree Audit report, press on "View my Course Audit."
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    3. To run a Flight Planner report, button on "Use Mystery Flight Planner."

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