Biology, B.S.

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The Bachelors of Science in Biology will develop attributes of life-long learning. The proposed courses for this major demonstrate a unique combination of biology, chemistry, physics and social sciences that will be augmented by scientific writing, leadership, communication, and professional development. These skills and disciplines will be nested within an environment of inquiry based learning.

Students in the Biology program will accomplish these Program Learning Outcomes:

Use inquiry-based learning consistently to nurture creativity, innovation, and best practices
Approach problems consistently with open-minded approaches to yield productive and effective solutions

Develop skills to courageously confront complex issues alongside the realization of the fleeting
nature of precise answers
Tackle authentic, poorly formed challenges to transform large-scale problems into local projects
Accept peer review with an attitude of openness and understanding
Practice professional engagement in discourse with honesty that promotes trust based on
candid, encompassing, and inclusive dialogue
Connect with diverse audiences, communicating clearly and concisely
Develop true self-awareness that manifests efficient and effective action with humble confidence
Respect themselves, the environment, and collaborators in the present and throughout the future
These learning outcomes are designed to immediately bring Freshman students into the work of scientists,
leveraging their excitement and motivation to positively impact student retention and success.

Required Courses:

General Education Core

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
HUM 3200 - Philosophy of Technology Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Electives Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Elective (literature) Credit(s): 3
MIS 1300 - Software Tools Credit(s): 3
EGR 3430 - Applied Probability & Statistics Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SS 2800 - Introduction To Sociology Credit(s): 3
SS 2850 - Conflict Resolution Credit(s): 3
BIO 1330 - General Biology I (Organismal) Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 40

Biology Core

BIO 1340 - General Biology I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 1350 - General Biology II (Cell and Molecular) Credit(s): 3
BIO 1360 - General Biology II Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 2900 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 2910 - Cell Biology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 3000 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
BIO 3010 - Genetics Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 3310 - Bioinformatics Credit(s): 3
BIO 4110 - Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
BIO 4120 - Biochemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
Choose one of the following courses:
BIO 4710 - Immunology Credit(s): 3
or BIO 3600 - Pathophysiology Credit(s): 3
or BIO 3910 - Molecular Pathogenesis Credit(s): 3
CH 1220 - General Chemistry & Lab I Credit(s): 3
CH 1230 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CH 2400 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CH 2410 - Organic Chemistry Lab I Credit(s): 1
Chemistry Required 2500+ Level Course Credit(s): 8
Choose one of the following courses:
COMM 1250 - Foundations of Communication Credit(s): 3
or COMM 1400 - Public Communication Credit(s): 3
or COMM 1600 - Writing for Journalism Credit(s): 3
or COMM 3100 - Media Theory & Criticism Credit(s): 3
or COMM 3310 - Interpersonal Communications Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1

Total Credits Required: 45

Choose one of the following Tracks:

Molecular Environmental Biology Track

BIO 3210 - Ecology I (Ecosystems) Credit(s): 3
BIO 3220 - Ecology I Fieldwork Credit(s): 1
BIO 3230 - Ecology II (Molecular) Credit(s): 3
BIO 3240 - Ecology II Fieldwork Credit(s): 1
BIO 4210 - Urban Biomes and Waste Credit(s): 3
BIO 4220 - Urban Biomes and Waste Fieldwork Credit(s): 1
BIO 4900 - Urban Biology Field Project I Credit(s): 6
BIO 4910 - Urban Biology Field Project II Credit(s): 6
PH 1100 - Fundamentals of Physics Credit(s): 3
PH 2100 - Fundamentals of Physics II Credit(s): 3
BIO 2800 - Forensic & Environmental Entomology Credit(s): 3
BIO 2810 - Forensic & Environmental Entomology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 3840 - Microbial and Medical Forensics Credit(s): 3
BIO 3850 - Microbial and Medical Forensics Lab Credit(s): 1

Total Credits Required: 38

Medical/Veterinary Track

BIO 2710 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIO 2720 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 2730 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 3
BIO 2740 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II - Lab Credit(s): 1
MA 1210 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
PH 1300 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PH 1310 - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PH 2300 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PH 2310 - General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PSY 2520 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
BIO 3840 - Microbial and Medical Forensics Credit(s): 3
BIO 3850 - Microbial and Medical Forensics Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 4800 - Cell and Molecular Research I Credit(s): 6
BIO 4810 - Cell and Molecular Research II Credit(s): 6

Total Credits Required: 39

Preparatory Core 4

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements, not required for CPS students
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1010 - Basic Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1040 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1055 - Applied Trigonometry Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1110 - Applied Calculus II Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 30