Biology Department
Degree Programs
B.S., Major in Biology
Major Requirements:
At least 35 hours in Biology to include:
111 Biology 1
112 Biology 2
216 Cell Biology
230 Genetics and Evolution
461 Seminar in Biology
463 Research DesignOne of the following laboratory courses:
305 Marine Biology
320 Vertebrate Natural History
336 EcologyCognate Requirements:
In Chemistry:
111 General Chemistry 1
112 General Chemistry 2
221 Organic Chemistry 1In Physics:
201 College Physics 1 or 211 General Physics 1
202 College Physics 2 or 212 General Physics 2In Mathematics:
215 Introduction to StatisticsB.A., Major in Biology
Major Requirements:
A minimum of 25 hours in Biology to include:
111 Biology 1
112 Biology 2
216 Cell Biology
230 Genetics and EvolutionOne of the following laboratory courses:
305 Marine Biology
320 Vertebrate Natural History
336 EcologyCognate Requirements:
In Chemistry:
111 General Chemistry 1B.S., Major in Marine Biology
Major Requirements:
In Biology:
111 Biology 1
112 Biology 2
216 Cell Biology
230 Genetics and Evolution
305 Marine Biology
461 Seminar in Biology
463 Research DesignA full semester of coursework (12-15 credits) in marine biology will be taken at a marine biological field station. Both the coursework and field station must receive prior approval in order to be considered for fulfillment of degree requirements.
Cognate Requirements:
In Chemistry:
111 General Chemistry 1
112 General Chemistry 2
221 Organic Chemistry 1In Mathematics:
215 Introduction to Statistics
Special Programs
Secondary Certification in Biology
Requirements:
In Biology:
111 Biology 1
112 Biology 2
216 Cell Biology
221 Human Anatomy and Physiology
230 Genetics and Evolution
336 Ecology
In Chemistry:
111 General Chemistry 1In Psychology:
301 Human SexualityIn Integrative Studies (LAS):
280 History of ScienceAll requirements for Kansas teacher certification as listed in the Education section of this catalog.
