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Biology B.S.

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Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

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

Degree Sheet

A degree sheet for the Biology B.S. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.

This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.

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 190AIntroduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 190LIntroduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab

1.00
BIOL 191AIntroduction to Organismal Biology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 191LIntroduction to Organismal Biology Lab

1.00
BIOL 209Cell Processes

3.00
BIOL 220/ENV 220Introduction to Ecological Principles

3.00
BIOL 300APrinciples of Genetics

3.00
BIOL 300LPrinciples of Genetics Laboratory

1.00
BIOL 415Evolution

3.00

Related Math/Science Requirements (34 credits)

CHEM 121AGeneral Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1.00
CHEM 122AGeneral Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

1.00
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I

1.00
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II

1.00
CHEM 474Biochemistry I

3.00
MATH 181Calculus I

4.00
PHYS 151AGeneral Physics I - Lecture

3.00
PHYS 151LGeneral Physics I Laboratory

1.00
PHYS 152AGeneral Physics II - Lecture

3.00
PHYS 152LGeneral Physics II Laboratory

1.00
STAT 391Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences

3.00

Upper Division Biology Electives (16 credits)

Students may choose from any of the electives listed below, or may complete the classes specifically required for one of the three optional 16-credit concentrations (Cellular and Molecular Biology; Physiology; Ecology and Evolution). Students should discuss the best option with their advisors.

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

BIOL 305Introduction to Conservation Biology

3.00
BIOL 306/CHEM 306Introduction to Scientific Ethics

1.00
BIOL 319Vertebrate Biology

4.00
BIOL 321Marine Biology

3.00
BIOL 330Plant Biology

3.00
BIOL 330LPlant Biology Lab

1.00
BIOL 340Urban Agriculture

4.00
BIOL 350Clinical Epidemiology

3.00
BIOL 351AMicrobiology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 351LMicrobiology Lab

1.00
BIOL 405Molecular Biology

3.00
BIOL 405LMolecular and Cell Biology Techniques

2.00
BIOL 408Bioremediation

3.00
BIOL 409Virology

3.00
BIOL 414Endocrinology

3.00
BIOL 416Bioinformatics

3.00
BIOL 419Tropical Ecology

3.00
BIOL 428Medical Gross Anatomy

4.00
BIOL 433Ornithology

4.00
BIOL 437Entomology

4.00
BIOL 440Mammalian Physiology

3.00
BIOL 441Field Ecology

4.00
BIOL 447Comparative Animal Physiology

4.00
BIOL 448Mammalian Physiology - Laboratory

1.00
BIOL 450Special Topics

3.00
BIOL 450LSpecial Topics Lab

1.00
BIOL 453Immunology

3.00
BIOL 457Molecular and Cellular Immunology

4.00
BIOL 460Microbial Physiology

4.00
BIOL 461Global Health

4.00
BIOL 462Microbial Ecology

3.00
BIOL 470Topics in Applied Microbiology

3.00
BIOL 472Limnology

3.00
BIOL 472LLimnology Lab

1.00
BIOL 473Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology

3.00
BIOL 474History & Evolution of Medicine and Medical Procedures

4.00
BIOL 475Neurobiology

3.00
BIOL 493Undergraduate Seminar

1.00
BIOL 494/ENV 494/CHEM 484Biology Colloquium

1.00
BIOL 497/CHEM 496Senior Thesis

3.00
CHEM 456/BCH 456Medical Biochemistry

3.00
CHEM 472Biochemistry Laboratory

2.00
CHEM 475Biochemistry II

3.00
NRES 360Environmental Instrumentation

4.00

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

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.