This major provides an opportunity for a diversified background in biology, applicable to a wide range of introductory positions of employment in business and industry, hospitals, universities, the military and government at the local, state and federal levels. It also provides excellent preparation for graduate work in biology or related sciences.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm
| Total Credits Required | 124 |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
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| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 44 |
| BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [Div II] | 4 |
| BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity [Div II] | 4 |
| BI 210 Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| BI 215 Principles of Evolution | 4 |
| BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BI 312 Genetics | 4 |
| BI 489 Graduate Assessment for Biology Majors | 0 |
| BI 494 Capstone Seminar * | 4 |
| Biology Electives | 16 |
| Any BI course at the 200 level or above; at least 8 credits at the 300-level, | |
| except BI 206 or BI 305 | |
| Other Required Courses | 19-20 |
| CH 111 General Chemistry I [Div II] ** | 5 |
| CH 112 General Chemistry II [Div II] ** | 5 |
| Organic Chemistry | 4-5 |
| CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (5 cr.) or | |
| CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr.) | |
| Physics | 5 |
| PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [Div II] or | |
| PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.) [Div II] | |
*Appropriate research or professional experiences may be substituted for this requirement.
**Transfer students may satisfy this requirement with a minimum of 4 credit hours.
This major does not require a minor.
Bulletin Year:
2013 - 2014 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.