Biology with a Concentration in Physiology B.S.

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Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.

College Core Curriculum

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)

Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (3-5 credits)

Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)

Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Major Requirements (71 credits)

Biology Courses (21 Credits)

BIOL 190A	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture	3.00
BIOL 190L	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab	1.00
BIOL 191A	Introduction to Organismal Biology Lecture	3.00
BIOL 191L	Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab	1.00
BIOL 209	Cell Processes	3.00
BIOL 220/ENV 220	Introduction to Ecological Principles	3.00
BIOL 300A	Principles of Genetics	3.00
BIOL 300L	Principles of Genetics Laboratory	1.00
BIOL 415	Evolution	3.00

Related Math/Science Requirements (34 credits)

CHEM 121A	General Chemistry I	3.00
CHEM 121L	General Chemistry Laboratory I	1.00
CHEM 122A	General Chemistry II	3.00
CHEM 122L	General Chemistry Laboratory II	1.00
CHEM 241	Organic Chemistry I	3.00
CHEM 241L	Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I	1.00
CHEM 242	Organic Chemistry II	3.00
CHEM 242L	Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II	1.00
CHEM 474	Biochemistry I	3.00
MATH 181	Calculus I	4.00
PHYS 151A	General Physics I - Lecture	3.00
PHYS 151L	General Physics I Laboratory	1.00
PHYS 152A	General Physics II - Lecture	3.00
PHYS 152L	General Physics II Laboratory	1.00
STAT 391	Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences	3.00

Concentration in Physiology

Note: At least one course must be a 4-credit course that has a lab/field experience. No more than 6 total credit hours can come from: BIOL 399, BIOL 491, BIOL 492.

Students cannot select both BIOL 405L and CHEM 472 for this requirement.

Students must take the following courses:

BIOL 405L	Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques	2.00
BIOL 414	Endocrinology	3.00
BIOL 440	Mammalian Physiology	3.00
BIOL 448	Mammalian Physiology - Laboratory	1.00

Select 7 credits from the following courses:

BIOL 306/CHEM 306	Introduction to Scientific Ethics	1.00
BIOL 319	Vertebrate Biology	4.00
BIOL 398L/CHEM 398L/ENV 398L	Advanced Research Methods and Laboratory Skills	2.00
BIOL 405	Molecular Biology	3.00
BIOL 409	Virology	3.00
BIOL 447	Comparative Animal Physiology	4.00
BIOL 453	Immunology	3.00
BIOL 461	Global Health	4.00
BIOL 473	Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology	3.00
BIOL 475	Neurobiology	3.00
BIOL 493	Undergraduate Seminar	1.00
BIOL 494/ENV 494/CHEM 484	Biology Colloquium	1.00
BIOL 497/CHEM 496	Senior Thesis	3.00
CHEM 456/BCH 456	Medical Biochemistry	3.00
CHEM 475	Biochemistry II	3.00

General Electives

General elective course credits are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Physiology Concentration

College Core Curriculum	21-32
Major Requirements	71
Electives	17-28
Total Credits	120

NOTE: At least 30 credits of Upper Division course work must be completed at Nevada State University to fulfill the Residency Graduation Requirement.