BSBIO - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biological Sciences
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Are you interested in the study of life, ranging from molecules to ecosystems, with applications in conservation, medicine, and more? The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences is designed to help students develop the content knowledge, conceptual understanding, and scientific skills needed to explore the living world across all levels of biological organization. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in biology and allows students to select one of four concentrations to guide their upper-division coursework: Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Coastal Ecology, or Integrative Biology. Scientific reasoning and investigative methods are practiced in the classroom, laboratory, and field. Students also have opportunities to participate in biological research, internships, and service-learning. The program prepares students to succeed in a variety of biology-related careers and graduate and professional programs.
The Biochemistry concentration emphasizes quantitative approaches that bridge students’ interests in biology and chemistry. Students are prepared for a variety of biochemistry-related graduate programs and jobs. In particular, they gain laboratory skills that are marketable for industry positions such as quality control, product development, and diagnostics.
The Biomedical Science concentration prepares students for professional programs and rewarding careers in human health, veterinary medicine, and other medical-related fields. Additionally, students are well-qualified for graduate studies in biomedical research, public health, and biotechnology.
The Coastal Ecology concentration explores biological diversity on the coast and beyond, including how organisms interact with their environment and how threatened species can be protected. Students are prepared for employment with a variety of wildlife and natural resource management agencies, conservation nonprofits, and research organizations, or they may pursue graduate studies in areas such as marine biology, ecology, zoology, botany, or conservation science.
Note: students who are primarily interested in marine biology are advised to major in Biological Sciences (Coastal Ecology) and to minor in Marine Science.
Integrative Biology incorporates multiple disciplines and perspectives to study whole organisms—plants, animals, microbes, etc.—and the genetic, cellular, physiological, ecological, and evolutionary processes that shape them. The Integrative Biology concentration is the most flexible, preparing students for a wide range of academic and professional pathways depending on their interests and goals.
- GLOB1001
- GLOB1001H
DECK 1000 courses are available to students who are currently in their first year at Coastal Georgia and should be completed during one of the student's first two terms of enrollment.
Transfer students who have not yet fulfilled this requirement may also register for a DECK 1000 course and should do so at their earliest possible opportunity.
- POLS1101
OR POLS1101H - HIST2111
OR HIST2111H
OR HIST2112
OR HIST2112H
- ENGL1101
OR ENGL1101H - ENGL1102
OR ENGL1102H
- BIOL1107
OR CHEM1211 - BIOL1107L
OR CHEM1211L - BIOL1108
OR CHEM1212 - BIOL1108L
OR CHEM1212L - CHEM2211
- CHEM2211L
- MATH1401
OR MATH1401H
OR MATH1121
- GEOL1121
AND GEOL1121L - PHYS1111
AND PHYS1111L - PHYS2211
AND PHYS2212L
Students must complete one lecture and lab combination for this requirement. Biochemistry and Biomedical concentration should select Physics course.
- BIOL2440K
- BIOL4110K
- BIOL3110K
OR BIOL3400K
OR BIOL3450K - BIOL3300K
OR BIOL3600 - BIOL4500
- BIOL4950
Students who complete BIOL 3300K (4 credits) can use the extra credit hour in the directed electives section of their concentration courses.
Biomedical Science students are expected to take BIOL 3110K.
Coastal Ecology students are expected to take BIOL 3300K.
- CHEM2212
AND CHEM2212L - CHEM3100
AND CHEM3000K - BIOL3220K
OR BIOL3270K
OR BIOL4050K
OR BIOL4215K
- PHYS1112
AND PHYS1112L - PHYS2212
AND PHYS2212L
Select the second physics/lab course from Field of Study / Prerequisites to complete the sequence.
Students who completed BIOL 3300K and/or BIOL 4215K can use the extra credit(s) to count toward this requirement.
Internships/research courses are strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue graduate school.
Students who completed additional credits in Core IMPACTS for Math or STEM requirements can apply those credits here. Students who have not yet completed BIOL 1107/L-1108/L or CHEM 1211/L-1212/L should take the missing course sequence as an elective to meet program prerequisite requirements. Seek assistance from advisor.
Additional hours for courses taken in this category can be applied to other elective areas.
- BIOL3220K
- BIOL3270K
- BIOL3060K
- BIOL3250K
- BIOL4020K
- BIOL3370K
OR BIOL3380K
OR BIOL3390K
OR BIOL4650K
Students can count the extra credit hour from BIOL 3300K toward this requirement.
Internships/research courses are strongly recommended.
Students who completed additional credits in Core IMPACTS for Math or STEM requirements can apply those credits here. Students who have not yet completed BIOL 1107/L-1108/L or CHEM 1211/L-1212/L should take the missing course sequence as an elective to meet program prerequisite requirements. Seek assistance from advisor.
- CHEM2212
AND CHEM2212L - BIOL3100
OR CHEM3100 - BIOL3111K
- PHYS1112
AND PHYS1112L - PHYS2212
AND PHYS2212L
Complete second course from Field of Study/Prerequisites to complete sequence.
- BIOL3500
- BIOL3501
- BIOL4215K
Student must complete one of the courses above.
- BIOL3410
- BIOL3760
- BIOL4150
- BIOL4300
- BIOL4890
Students must complete 3 courses from the above list.
Students who completed BIOL 3300K and/or BIOL 4215K can use the extra credit(s) to count toward this requirement.
Internships/research courses are strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue Medical, Veterinary, or Dental School.
Students who completed additional credits in Core IMPACTS for Math or STEM requirements can apply those credits here. Students who have not yet completed BIOL 1107/L-1108/L or CHEM 1211/L-1212/L should take the missing course sequence as an elective to meet program prerequisite requirements. Seek assistance from advisor.
- GEOL1122
AND GEOL1122L - PHYS1112
AND PHYS1112L - PHYS2212
AND PHYS2212L
Students must complete the second lecture/lab courses in the sequence from Field of Study/Prerequisites.
- BIOL3100
- BIOL3500
- BIOL3501
- BIOL4050K
- BIOL4215K
Student must complete one of the courses above.
- BIOL3220K
- BIOL3270K
- BIOL4050K
- BIOL4215K
Student must complete two of the courses above.
- BIOL3370K
- BIOL3380K
- BIOL3390K
- BIOL4050K
- BIOL4126K
- BIOL4200K
Student must complete one of the courses above.
- BIOL3060K
- BIOL3250K
- BIOL3300K
- BIOL3600
- BIOL4020K
- BIOL4650K
Student must complete one of the courses above.
Students who completed BIOL 3300K, BIOL 4050K, BIOL 4215K, and/or a 4-credit Ecology & Evolution Elective can use the extra credit(s) to count toward this requirement.
Internships/research courses are strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue graduate school.
Students who completed additional credits in Core IMPACTS for Math or STEM requirements can apply those credits here. Students who have not yet completed BIOL 1107/L-1108/L or CHEM 1211/L-1212/L should take the missing course sequence as an elective to meet program prerequisite requirements. Seek assistance from advisor.
Notes
In addition to the above program of study, students must also complete all collegewide Graduation Requirements.
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