Biology
The B.S. or B.A. Degree in Biology is designed to enable the student to pursue an in-depth study of science in the area of biology. Upon graduation the student may pursue additional studies in biological sciences, medical professions, environmental science, and other areas.
Chemistry
The goal of the chemistry program is to educate and train chemists for work in industry, business, law, academia and the health professions. Upon graduation, the student with a baccalaureate degree in chemistry may pursue employment in a research, synthetic, or quality control chemistry laboratory in academia, industry or government. The student may also pursue graduate or professional studies in any area of chemistry, the physical sciences, or the biomedical sciences.
The curriculum leading to a bachelor of science in chemistry is designed to provide an in-depth study of the field of chemistry. This program is particularly suited for those individuals who wish to pursue graduate work in the chemical, physical or the biochemical sciences.
The curriculum leading to the bachelor of arts degree is designed to provide more electivity in the major and is particularly suited for individuals who wish to have a second major (such as biology) and/or attend medical school, law school, pharmacy school or any other professional school upon completing their chemistry degree.
Physical Science
The physical science majors are designed to enable students to pursue careers or further study in areas relating to physics and chemistry. These majors are particularly suited for students interested in moving into interdisciplinary scientific fields, such as astronomy or meteorology, or into science-related fields such as science writing or patent law. The program provides students with a strong foundation in the conceptual and technical aspects of the physical sciences, with an emphasis on the connections and relationships between chemistry and physics.
Students in the program have the option to earn a B.A. major in physical science studies, a comprehensive B.A. in physical science, or a B.S. in physical science. The B.A. majors are excellent preparation for entry into careers in science-related fields, while the B.S. major provides the more rigorous treatment and mathematical depth appropriate for a career or graduate study in an interdisciplinary scientific discipline. Options available to the student in the B.S. program involve a choice of increased work with advanced laboratory experiments and techniques, a stronger emphasis on chemistry, or a stronger emphasis on physics.
B.A. Biology
Major
Biology - 36 hours
- Bio-111 General Biology I (4)
- Bio-112 General Biology II (4)
- Electives (28)
Biology courses chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor to include at least nine hours of upper level (300 and 400 level) biology courses; may include Chem-345 Biochemistry.
Minor
A minor in biology is also available.
B.S. Biology
Major
Emphasis areas include: General Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology, Organismal Biology, Conservation Biology.
General Biology Emphasis (62 hours)
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Biology Core (36)
- Electives from Biology (26)
(May include Chem-116, 325, 331, 345). Students and advisor choose electives.
Cellular and Molecular Biology Emphasis (63 hours)
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Biology Core (36)
- Bio-308 Modern Techniques in Genetics and Molecular Biology (3)
- Bio-344 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
- Bio-319 Cell and Molecular Biology (3)
- Bio-351 General Microbiology (4)
- Bio-489 Immunology (3)
- Chem-345 Introductory Biochemistry (4)
- Additional Electives (6)
Environmental Biology Emphasis (61 hours)
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Biology Core (36)
- Bio-317 Ecology & Field Biology (3)
- Bio-351 General Microbiology (4)
- Chem-116 General Inorganic & Qualitative Analysis (4)
- Chem-325 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (4)
- Chem-331 Organic Chemistry II (4)
- Additional Electives (may include Chem-345) (6)
Organismal Biology Emphasis (61 hours)
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Biology Core (36)
- Bio-122 General Zoology (3)
- Bio-345 Midwest Floral I.D. (3)
- Bio-317 Ecology & Field Biology (3)
- At least two courses from Bio-222, 225, 362, 363 (6)
- Biology Electives (may include Chem-345) (10)
Conservation Biology Emphasis (63 hours)
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Biology Core (36)
- Bio-317 Ecology & Field Biology (3)
- Bio-345 Midwest Floral I.D. (3)
- Bio-499 Honors Biology Conservation Biology (I.S.) (3)
- One Biology Study Tour (Bio 362 or 363) (3)
- Sci-315 Environmental Science (3)
- Supporting courses: (12)
CS-121 (or higher level), CTA-211, Econ-101, 102, Eng-221, Geog-102, 361, PS-111, Soc-221, Bus-300
Take a minimum of 12 hours from these courses which also may fulfill general education requirements.
B.A. Chemistry
B.A. major in Chemistry (44 hours)
- Chem-115 General Chemistry (4)
- Chem-116 General Inorganic and Qualitative Analysis (4)
- Chem-231 Organic Chemistry I (4)
- Chem-325 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (4)
- Chem-331 Organic Chemistry II (4)
- Chem-345 Introductory Biochemistry (4)
- Chem-353 Physical Chemistry (3)
- Chem-355 Physical Chemistry Lab (1)
- Phys-111 General Physics I (4)
- Phys-112 General Physics II (4)
- Math-184 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (4)
- Math-186 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (4)
B.S. Chemistry
B.S. major in Chemistry (60 hours)
- Bachelor of Arts requirements (44)
- Chem-313 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
- Chem-354 Physical Chemistry II (3)
- Chem-356 Physical Chemistry Lab II (1)
- Phys-211 Gen. Physics I Calculus Topics (1)
- Phys-212 Gen. Physics II Calculus Topics (1)
- Math-284 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III (4)
- Elective (from Bio-208, CS-131, Chem-399, Math-222, 384) (3)
B.A. Physical Science Studies
B.A. major in Physical Science Studies (33 hours)
- Physical Science Core (23)
- Chem-313 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
- Phys-382 Advanced Physics Lab (1)
- Phys-383 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics (3)
- Sci-331 Descriptive Astronomy (3)
- Math-184 Calc. and Analytical Geometry I (prereq. for Phys 381) (4)
- Math-186 Calc. and Analytical Geometry II (recommended) (4)
B.A. Physical Science - Comprehensive
B.A. major in Physical Science - Comprehensive (59 hours)
- Physical Science Core (23)
- Chem-313 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
- Chem-331 Organic Chemistry II (4)
- Chem-353 Physical Chemistry (3)
- Chem-355 Physical Chemistry Lab (1)
- Phys-321 Introductory Mechanics (3)
- Phys-382 Advanced Physics Lab (1)
- Phys-383 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics (3)
- Phys-390 Electricity and Magnetism (3)
- Math-184 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (4)
- Math-186 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (4)
- Math-284 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III (4)
- Math-384 Differential Equations (3)
B.S. Physical Science
B.S. major in Physical Science (59 hours)
- Physical Science Core (23)
- Chem-331 Organic Chemistry II (4)
- Chem-353 Physical Chemistry (3)
- Chem-354 Physical Chemistry II (3)
- Phys-211 General Physics I Calculus Topics (1)
- Phys-212 General Physics II Calculus Topics (1)
- Phys-321 Introductory Mechanics (3)
- Phys-383 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics or
- Phys-371 Electronics (3)
- Math-184 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (4)
- Math-186 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (4)
- Math-284 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III (4)
- Math-384 Differential Equations (3)
- Electives from option A, B, or C (3)
Options:
- A: Advanced Labs – Chem-355, 356; Phys-382
- B: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry – Chem-313
- C: Electricity and Magnetism – Phys-390
Bachelor of Science in Education
Secondary education
A field endorsement is available in natural science and physical science. Comprehensive subject majors are available in biology, chemistry and physics. Secondary subject endorsement areas include biology, chemistry and physics.
Middle level education
Middle level content teaching areas include natural science.
Elementary education
Elementary school subject endorsements include general science, life science (biology) and physical science.
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