2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Biology, Bachelor of Arts

The biology major requires 35 credits of biology and eight credits of chemistry. It is strongly recommended that all biology majors take at least one semester of mathematics, computer and information systems, physical science, or physics. The biology major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.

Biology Major Requirements

Core Courses

BIOL 110General Biology I

4

BIOL 112General Biology II

4

BIOL 305Genetics

4

BIOL 360Microbiology

4

BIOL 370Basic Ecology

4

BIOL 410Seminar in Biology

2

CHEM 111General Chemistry I

4

CHEM 112General Chemistry II

4

 

BIOL 302Biostatistics

4

OR

PSYC 202/SCWK 202Statistics for the Social Sciences

3

 

BIOL Biology electives (A three credit course from three of the four categories must be selected)

10

Category 1 - Field Biology

BIOL 215Survey of the Plant Kingdom (Taxonomy)

4

BIOL 220Field Ornithology

1

BIOL 300Field Biology

4

BIOL 322Field Mammalogy

4

BIOL 326Conservation Biology

4

BIOL 399Open Titled

3

Au Sable Institute Course

BIOL 399 Insect Identification (2 cr)

Category 2 - Anatomical Biology

BIOL 245Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL 309Comparative Anatomy

4

BIOL 320Introduction to Neurobiology

3

BIOL 330Developmental Biology

4

Category 3 - Cellular/Molecular Biology

BIOL 340Cell Biology

4

BIOL 341/CHEM 342Instrumental Analysis

4

CHEM 314Biochemistry I

4

CHEM 315Biochemistry II

4

Category 4 - Application and Research

BIOL 390Readings in Biology

2

BIOL 395Internship

1

BIOL 405Practicum

1

In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree.  Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog.  Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits.  Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.

The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.