The Biology Major
(click the underlined link for a simplified outline form)
Both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are offered, with the
following options:
28 cr. in biology is required for the minimum Bachelor of Arts degree.
25 cr. for a B.S. degree, provided that a second major is taken in
another science. 32 cr. for a B.S. degree. Either a second major or science minor, education
minor, or Liberal Arts Business minor required to complete the degree. 40 cr. for a B.S. degree with Biology as the only program.
Courses must include Biology 171, 172, 270, typically one to two of courses
of Bio 290-370, two of Bio 420 to 460, and two credit hours in Bio 493 (Seminar)
and/or 495 (Research). The number of credit hours attempted at the intermediate
and upper level will vary somewhat, depending on which major a student attempts.
See the 2006-2007
VU General Catalogfor details on degree requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences. In
addition, students are encouraged to carry out an independent
research project during the junior or senior year.
The Biology Minor.
A minimum of 16 credit hours constitutes a minor. Two options are offered:
a) General Biology Minor;
b) Human Biology Minor.
See the 2006-2007
VU General Catalog for more details about degree options in the College
of Arts and Sciences.
Bio 125. Biotechnology; Cr.4
Bio 152/152. Human Biology I & II; Cr.4
Bio 171. Unity of Life; Cr.4
Bio 172. Diversity of Life; Cr.4
Bio 205. Fundamental Nutrition; Cr.3
Bio 210. Microbiology; Cr.4
Bio 260. Human Nutrition; Cr.3
Bio 250 (formerly 370). Human Environmental Biology; Cr.3
Bio 270. Genetics; Cr.4
Bio 290. Biological Topics; Cr.2-4
Human Genetics; Cr.3
Macroevolution; Cr.3
Bio 320. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy; Cr.3
Bio 330. Mammalian Cell Culture; Cr.3
Bio 350. Field Biology-Spring; Cr.3
Bio 360. Modern Microscopy; Cr. 3
Bio 380. Principles of Physiology; Cr.3
Bio 420. Developmental Biology; Cr.4
Bio 440. Ecology; Cr.4
Bio 450. Molecular Biology; Cr.4
Bio 460. Cell Biology; Cr.4
Bio 486. Internship in Biological Science; Cr.0.5-2
Bio 489. The Teaching of Natural Sciences; Cr.3
Bio 490. Biological Topics. Cr.4
Plant Biology; Cr.4
Bio 493. Seminar in Biology; Cr.1
Bio 494. Premedical Arts Colloquium; Cr.0
Bio 495. Research in Biology; Cr.1-2
Bio 497. Honors Work in Biology; Cr.3
Bio 498. Honors Candidacy in Biology; Cr.3
Bio 499. Biology Colloquium; Cr.0-1
Additions
and corrections for this page may be directed to David.Scupham@valpo.edu