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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.

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 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 339, BIOL 491, BIOL 492, BIOL 499.

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

BIOL 405Molecular Biology

3.00
BIOL 405LMolecular and Cell Biology Techniques

2.00
BIOL 408Bioremediation

3.00
BIOL 416Bioinformatics

3.00
BIOL 419Tropical Ecology

3.00
BIOL 433Ornithology

4.00
BIOL 437Entomology

4.00
BIOL 450Special Topics

3.00
BIOL 450LSpecial Topics Lab

1.00
BIOL 462Microbial Ecology

3.00
BIOL 472Limnology

3.00
BIOL 472LLimnology Lab

1.00
BIOL 493Undergraduate Seminar

1.00
BIOL 494/ENV 494/CHEM 484Biology Colloquium

1.00
BIOL 499Instruction in Biological Science

1.00 -2.00
GEOL 461Paleobiology

3.00
GEOL 461LPaleobiology Laboratory

1.00
NRES 432Advanced Environmental Toxicology

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

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.