BSBIO - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biological Sciences

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  • Recommended BIOL Elective: BIOL 4900 Internship or BIOL 4905 Research Independent Study. (Milestone)
  • Degree requirements complete: Earned BS in Biology (Milestone)
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  • Degree requirements complete: Earned BS in Biology (Milestone)
  • Effective Date: August 2022 (Milestone)
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  • Complete AS and Minor in Chemistry Apply for graduation; Apply for graduate programs (Milestone)
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  • Degree requirements complete: Earned BS in Biology (Milestone)
  • Effective Date: August 2022 (Milestone)

Objective

Students will demonstrate content knowledge and understanding of basic principles in cellular and molecular biology, organismal biology, and ecology and evolution.

Objective

Students will utilize scientific reasoning and methods of investigation, including safe and proper application of laboratory techniques, quantitative analysis of scientific data, and critical evaluation of biological research.

Objective

Students will effectively communicate scientific findings in written and oral formats.