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B.S. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN BIOLOGY
Areas A-E (see Core section of the Catalog) |
42 semester hours |
MATH 1113 Precalculus or above is required in Area A. MATH 1261 Calculus I, MATH 1262 Calculus II, or MATH 2600 Probability and Statistics is required in Area D2.
Area F |
18 semester hours |
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Principles of Biology I (3 hours) |
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Principles of Biology I Lab (1 hour) |
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Principles of Biology II (3 hours) |
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Principles of Biology II Lab (1 hour) |
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Genetics (4 hours) |
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Cellular & Molecular Physiology (3 hours) |
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Evolution (3 hours) |
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(Any transfer student who has not completed the courses in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GCSU.)
Major Requirements |
27 semester hours |
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Ecology (4 hours) |
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Seminar (2 hours) |
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Organismal Physiology (3 hours) |
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Upper Division Classes (9-12 hours)
Subarea 1: Cell/Molecular:
Animal Development (4 hours) |
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Endocrinology (3 hours) |
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General Pharmacology (3 hours) |
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Histology (4 hours) |
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Immunology (3 hours) |
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Molecular Virology (3 hours) |
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Microbiology (4 hours) |
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Molecular Genetics (4 hours) |
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Plant Cell Physiology (4 hours) |
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Molecular Microbial Ecology (3 hours) |
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Molecular Biotechnology (4 hours) |
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Neurophysiology (3 hours) |
Sub-area 2: Organismal Biology:
Biological Systematics (4 hours) |
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Clinical Parasitology (3 hours) |
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Coleopteran Biology (3 hours) |
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Comparative Animal Physiology (4 hours) |
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 hours) |
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General Entomology (4 hours) |
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Herpetology (4 hours) |
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Ichthyology (4 hours) |
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Phycology (4 hours) |
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Invertebrate Zoology (4 hours) |
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Mammalogy (4 hours) |
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Ornithology (4 hours) |
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Freshwater Mussels (4 hours) |
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Morphology and Anatomy of Plants (4 hours) |
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Vertebrate Biomechanics (3 hours) |
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Vertebrate Zoology (4 hours) |
Sub-area 3: Ecology/Evolution:
Cenozoic Paleoecology (3 hours) |
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Biogeography (4 hours) |
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Community & Ecosystem Ecology (4 hours) |
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Comparative Animal Behavior (3 hours) |
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Environmental Conservation (3 hours) |
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Environmental Microbiology (3 hours) |
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Plant Systematics (4 hours) |
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Field Ornithology (4 hours) |
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Freshwater Biology (4 hours) |
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Limnology (4 hours) |
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Plants & Peoples of Latin America (3 hours) |
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Topics in Avian Evolution (3 hours) |
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Topics in Horticulture (3 hours) |
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Vertebrate Paleontology (4 hours) |
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Vertebrate Field Techniques (4 hours) |
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Wildlife Management (4 hours) |
Additional Biology courses in any of the three sub-areas listed above (6-9 hours) or from the following courses:
Human Biology: Sex and Drugs |
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Independent Study |
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Special Topics |
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Undergraduate Research |
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Cognate Requirements |
8-16 semester hours |
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(two of the courses listed below should be taken in Area D2) additional hours required
Principles of Chemistry I (3 hours) |
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Principles of Chemistry I Lab (1 hour) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (3 hours) |
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Principles of Chemistry II Lab (1 hour) |
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Organic Chemistry I (3 hours) |
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Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 hour) |
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Introductory Physics I (3 hours) |
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Introductory Physics I Lab (1 hour) |
(note PHYS 2211 and 2211L are also acceptable)
Degree Requirements |
3-6 semester hours |
- Additional courses in computer science (CSCI), mathematics (MATH), or natural sciences (ASTR, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, PHYS). (6 hours)
NOTE: These courses will be counted in the Cognate Area for BIOL majors.
- Students must show competence in a foreign language at the level of the second university course (1002). (3-6 hours)
Senior Capstone Requirement |
3 semester hours |
Students should choose one of the following options: BIOL 4910, BIOL 4950 (requires Department Chair approval), 4960, 4970, or 4980. Consultation with your advisor (and supervising professor for the research option) is required prior to registration.
Grade Requirement
- Minimum grade of C in Principles I and II (BIOL 1107/1108) is prerequisite to all Biology 2000 level courses and up.
- A grade of C or better must be earned in Area F, Cognate area and 2000/3000 courses required for the major.
- Unless otherwise noted, courses will not be repeated for additional academic credit. Courses may be repeated to raise a grade, but the hours credited will only count once toward total hours earned.
Other Requirements
- A minimum of 39 hours must be at the 3000-4000 level.
- Complete First Year Academic Seminar with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GCSU are exempt from this requirement.
- Seniors must take and obtain a minimum score of 140 on the ETS Biology Major Field Test during their senior year. Students who fail the exam must retake and pass it before they will be allowed to graduate.
Electives |
9-19 semester hours |
Total |
120 semester hours |