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Dec 01, 2024
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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology Major, B.S.
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General Program Information
In addition to certain required science and math courses, the standard track in biology requires 36 credit hours of approved biology courses; a student choosing this major must also complete a minor in a different field of study. An alternative concentration track in biology requires 50 credit hours of biology courses; a specialized alternative curricula that may be followed for a degree in biology; a biochemistry concentration (does not require an additional minor), and secondary biology education, which requires a minor in professional education. Credit for the following courses will not apply toward a major or minor in the department:
ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives.
See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details. Biology Major Standard Track
TBR General Education Requirements: 42 Credit Hours
B.S. Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Biology Major Requirements
Core Courses (to be completed prior to starting advanced courses): Advanced Biology Requirements
One course from each of the four menus listed below: Molecular Menu:
(credit for the lecture and corresponding lab required): Note:
* Courses listed in more than one menu can only be used to satisfy ONE menu.
Courses may be added to the Advanced Biology Menus with approval of the chair and/or the faculty. Check with your advisor or the chair for an up-to-date listing of menu courses.
Completion of one course in each menu usually leaves 2-4 credits needed. Students can choose any credit, including Independent Study and/or Research in Biology in biological sciences, to fulfill their additional credits needed for graduation. Additional Requirements
Four courses in Chemistry required:
Two courses in Physics required:
Additional Math required:
Biology Major, standard track: 36 Credit Hours
Additional required courses: 25-28 Credit Hours
(excludes General Chemistry) General Education: 42 Credit Hours
(includes General Chemistry) Minor (different program–up to) 14 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours Required for Degree: 120 Credit Hours
Additional Information
Click here to view Suggested Course Sequence for B.S. in Biology.
Secondary Biology Education Curriculum: Teacher Education
Students interested in pursuing a teacher education program for certification as a science/biology teacher are asked to see both a biology advisor (J. Leonard Robertson) and professional advisors in the College of Education; Rebecca Loyd in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf- Pickel or Jack Rhoton in Curriculum & Instruction. The number of required credit hours and course selection in biology varies slightly from the major identified above; however, students must select education as a minor. |
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