Biology B.S. - Genetics and Evolution
Bachelor of Science - Biology; Genetics and Evolution Concentration
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 70-92
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
Note: The Genetics and Evolution concentration is for students interested in genetics and evolutionary biology, including molecular genetics, population genetics, ecological genetics, and genomics. This concentration is a graduate prep program, and is for students interested in academia or research jobs in private or government laboratories. It is also an excellent concentration for students interested in a professional health program such as medical school or a genetic counseling graduate program.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Microbiology Lower-Division Core | 17 | |
| Upper-Division Core Courses Required by the Genetics & Evolution Concentration | 11 | |
| Additional Upper-Division Courses Required for the Genetics & Evolution Concentration | 16-22 | |
Biochemistry | ||
Genetics/Evolution Depth Courses | ||
Physiology Requirement | ||
| Required Courses Outside of the Major | 26-42 | |
Mathematics - Calculus | ||
Mathematics - Statistics | ||
Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
| Advanced College Writing Requirement | ||
| Total Hours | 70-92 | |
Biology/Microbiology Lower-Division Core
Note: The lower division core should be completed before attempting most upper division major courses. AP Biology credit with a score of 3 may be substituted for either BIOB 160N/BIOB 161N or BIOB 170N/BIOB 171N.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 160N | Principles of Living Systems | 3 |
| BIOB 161N | Prncpls of Living Systems Lab | 1 |
| BIOB 170N | Princpls Biological Diversity | 3 |
| BIOB 171N | Princpls Biological Dvrsty Lab | 2 |
| BIOB 260 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOB 272 | Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Core Courses Required by the Genetics & Evolution Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 375 | General Genetics | 3 |
| BIOB 486 | Genomics | 3 |
| BIOE 370 | General Ecology | 3 |
| BIOE 371 | Gen Ecology Lab (equiv to 271) | 2 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Upper-Division Courses Required for the Genetics & Evolution Concentration
Biochemistry
Note: If introductory chemistry is completed, then BCH 380 must be taken. Either BCH 380 or BCH 480-BCH 482 may be taken if the advanced chemistry sequence is completed.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 4-6 | |
| Biochemistry | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry I and Advanced Biochemistry II | ||
| Total Hours | 4-6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Genetics/Evolution Depth Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three of the following courses: | 9-12 | |
| Conservation Genetics | ||
| Phylogenics and Evolution | ||
| Programming for Biology | ||
| Vert Design & Evolution | ||
| Behavior & Evolution | ||
| Plant Evolution | ||
| Microbial Genetics | ||
| Microbial Dvrsty Eclgy & Evltn | ||
| Computational Biology | ||
| Total Hours | 9-12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physiology Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses (labs must be taken if available): | 3-4 | |
| Adv Cell & Molecular Biology | ||
| Comparative Animal Physiology | ||
| Microbial Physiology and Microbial Physiology Lab | ||
| Plant Physiology and Plant Physiology Lab | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Required Courses Outside of the Major
Note: Student should choose M 171 if they plan to take additional calculus courses or if they plan to double major or minor in a field that requires more calculus (e.g. math, physics, biochemistry, computer science).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 4 | |
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics - Statistics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete either one semester or a full year of statistics from the following: | 4-8 | |
One Semester: | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
Full Year: | ||
| Statistical Methods I and Statistical Methods II | ||
| Computer Data Analysis I and Computer Data Analysis II | ||
| Total Hours | 4-8 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Chemistry
Notes:
- Students who begin in the advanced chemistry sequence may substitute those courses for introductory sequence courses at the discretion of the major advisor.
- Students should choose the advanced sequence for graduate preparation.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a sequence of general and organic chemistry: | 8-20 | |
Introductory Chemistry (8 credits): | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab | ||
Advanced Chemistry (20 credits): | ||
| College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Lab | ||
| College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Total Hours | 8-20 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following Physics sequences: | 10 | |
Algebra- and Trigonometry-based Physics: | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | ||
| College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | ||
Calculus-based Physics: | ||
| Fund of Physics w/Calc I and Physics Laboratory I w/Calc | ||
| Fund of Physics w/Calc II and Physics Laboratory II w/Calc (require M 171 and M 172) | ||
| Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced College Writing Requirement
Rule: To complete the Advanced College Writing Requirement, Biology students take 2 or 3 partial writing courses (either three 1/3 writing courses or one 1/3 writing course and one 2/3 writing course) or one complete writing course. The Genetics & Evolution concentration requires one 2/3 writing course: BIOE 371. The Advanced College Writing Requirement is completed with one additional course, chosen from any of the following.
1/3 Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BIOB 410 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOB 425 | Adv Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOB 483 | Phylogenics and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOE 403 | Vert Design & Evolution | 5 |
| BIOE 409 | Behavior & Evolution Discussion | 1 |
| BIOE 428 | Freshwater Ecology | 5 |
| BIOL 484 | Plant Evolution | 3 |
| BIOM 402 | Medical Bacteriology& Mycology | 3 |
| BIOO 320 | General Botany | 5 |
| BIOO 434 | Plant Physiology Lab | 1 |
| BIOO 470 | Ornithology | 4 |
| BIOO 475 | Mammalogy | 4 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
2/3 Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 486 | Biochemistry Research Lab | 3 |
| BCH 499 | Senior Thesis/Capstone | 3-6 |
| BIOB 411 | Immunology Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOB 499 | Undergraduate Thesis | 3-6 |
| BIOE 342 | Field Ecology | 5 |
| BIOE 371 | Gen Ecology Lab (equiv to 271) | 2 |
| BIOM 411 | Exprmntl Microbial Genetcs Lab | 1 |
| BIOM 499 | Undergraduate Thesis | 3-6 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Complete Advanced Writing Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOH 462 | Principles Medical Physiology | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-