Biology, B.S.

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Requirements for the major in biology, B.S. program

This curriculum is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the sciences, including medicine and health-related fields. A minimum of 52 credits in biology (excepting , , , and ) is required, including at least ten lecture courses and a minimum of five BIO laboratory courses. Students must complete:

1. Required core courses

BIO 1200 - Biology I (4)
BIO 1300 - Biology II (4)
BIO 1201 - Biology Laboratory (1)
BIO 3232 - Biochemistry I (4)
BIO 3400 - Genetics (4)
BIO 3340 - Evolutionary Biology (4)
BIO 4970 - Scientific Inquiry and Communication (4)

2. One course from each of the following areas

Cell-Molecular/Biomedical

BIO 3210 - Biology of the Cell (4)
BIO 3500 - General Microbiology (4)
BIO 3620 - Medical Physiology (4)
BIO 3130 - Developmental Biology (4)

Additional Information

In addition to these major requirements, students must complete the Oakland University , the , and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases 124; some degrees may require a greater number).

As a general rule, no more than eight credits of course work used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.