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Nov 22, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology (B.S.)
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Program: B.S.
Department of Biology
College of Arts and Sciences
Science Building 330 ~ 260-481-6305
Biology is one of the most interdisciplinary of all the sciences. In addition to biology, the discipline requires a broad background in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. This background enables the biologist to study the evolution of life; manifestations of life from the level of viruses, bacteria, and individual cells to the structure and function of organisms; and interactions of living organisms with each other and their environment.
For details on pursuing a secondary education second degree (BSEd) to teach Biology in middle school/high school, click on the links to the Secondary Education - Second Degree Program and the School of Education page in this catalog. Note: The BSEd as a second degree in these programs cannot be earned without completion of the bachelor’s degree in the content area from the College of Arts and Sciences. See Program Requirements below for a link to the Secondary Education - Second Degree 4-Year Plan.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this degree, students will:
- demonstrate comprehension of basic biological principles and theories, and an ability to apply those theories and principles to problem solving
- demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method, and be able to apply that knowledge to problem solving
- demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate biological information
- demonstrate the basic knowledge and experience of field and laboratory work, and be able to communicate the results of an investigation
Program Delivery:
- This program is available on-campus
Declaring this Major:
General Requirements:
To earn a B.S. with a major in Biology, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to the General Requirements noted above. To become eligible for the Biology Honors Program, see requirements listed below under Honors in Biology.
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Program Requirements:
Biology BS 4-Year Plan:
- A GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses required for the major.
- A GPA of 2.30 or higher in biology core and biology elective/concentration courses.
- A maximum of 6 credits in BIOL 29500 or 59500.
- All biology courses applied toward graduation must be completed within 10 years from the time the first biology course was completed.
Biology BS with Secondary Education 4-Year Plan:
General Education Requirements: Credits 33
- Cick on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements link above for details.
- Some majors may require particular General Education courses as specified in their program description. Up to six credits of approved General Education courses satisfying requirements in Areas A and B, and three credits satisfying requirements in Area C, may originate in the major. A grade of C- or higher in each course, and an overall GPA of 2.0 is required to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements.
College of Arts and Sciences Requirements
- Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne College Requirements link above. Go to Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6
- See Part A in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree for Speaking requirement
International Language: Credits 6-8
- See Part B in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
Core (Major) Courses: Credits 23
Calculus and Statistics: Credits 9
The following calculus and statistics course pattern is typical. Course substitutions are possible with advisor approval. Please note that most graduate programs require a full year of calculus.
One of the following sequences
Biology Elective Courses: Credits 16
Take at least one course with a laboratory from each of the A and B elective course lists below.
- The A elective courses focus on topics regarding the intact organism and its interaction with the environment, and so are organismal, population, community, and ecosystem in nature.
- The B elective courses focus on processes acting within the organism, and thus detail molecular, cellular, and organ-system mechanisms.
A-Electives
(organismal, population, community, and ecosystem) B-Electives
(molecular, cellular, and organ-system) General Electives
- Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120.
Honors in Biology
You may earn an Honors Degree in Biology by achieving an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher and a Biology GPA of 3.50 or higher while completing at least 6 research credits. Research credits should be composed of BIOL 59500, although BIOL 29500 credits will be accepted if it can be demonstrated that the BIOL 29500 research was conducted on the same topic as the BIOL 59500 research. A senior thesis committee of three faculty members must be established at least one semester before graduation. Students must prepare a plan of research, senior thesis, and give a public oral presentation of the thesis research for review by the thesis committee. Students earning the Departmental Honors Degree in Biology are not eligible for the Biology Research Certificate.
Time Limit
All Biology courses applied toward graduation must be completed within ten (10) years from the time the first Biology course was completed.
Student Responsibility
You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.
Additional Course Use
Courses listed below may also be considered in meeting specific degree requirements.
CHM 25400 and CHM 26100 required; CHM 26500 and CHM 26100 accepted
COM 11400 required; HIST 12500 accepted
STAT 24000 required; STAT 30100 accepted
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