Biological Science, B.S.

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is to provide an academically stimulating and challenging environment for intellectual and spiritual growth, preparing students to pursue careers in scientific research, industry, academia, and health care.

Degree Program

A Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science offers four different concentrations: Environmental Science, General Biology, Pre-Med/Pre-Health Care Professional, and Secondary Instruction.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, students will be able to:

  1. Apply the scientific method in research (ULO 3).
  2. Explain the biomolecular basis of life at the cellular level (ULO 1).
  3. Describe and classify the diversity of organismal form, structure and function, and the relationship of the organisms to one another and the environment (ULO 1).
  4. Integrate faith and scientific knowledge to practice science with integrity, steward creation, and articulate the merit of their worldview (ULO 2).

Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Admission Recommendations

Recommended high school courses are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. One year of physics is desirable. The student should be aware that Advanced Placement (AP) science courses may not be used to fulfill science requirements for this degree.

Graduate/Professional School Requirements

The student should be aware that most graduate programs and many professional schools require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and that a grade of C or better was earned for all science courses and they will not accept Advanced Placement science credit to fulfill the entrance requirements.

Curriculum Requirements

Concentrations

General Biology (65+ Credits)

All Biological Science majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits in science and mathematics within the major. The foreign language requirement is met by two years of high school study in the same language or four credits of college foreign language. PHIL 215 is strongly recommended and meets the Philosophy Core Curriculum requirement.
Program Courses
BIOS 111
BIOS 113
Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology
and Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory
4
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
Fundamentals of Organismal Biology
and Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory
4
BIOS 200Sophomore Writing Seminar1
BIOS 222Botany4
BIOS 281Physiology4
or BIOS 282 Microbiology
or BIOS 380 Advanced Microbiology
or BIOS 381 Advanced Physiology
BIOS 312Cell and Molecular Biology3
BIOS 322Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology1
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
Genetics
and Laboratory in Genetics
4
BIOS 401General Ecology4
BIOS 490Directed Research1
or BIOS 470 Seminar in Advanced Biology
or BIOS 480 Internship
Electives: Select a minimum of 8 credits of upper-division Biological Sciences courses.8
The following minimum of 27-30 credits of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering and Mathematical Sciences are also required including: 1
CHEM 107Introduction to Chemistry 23
CHEM 105
CHEM 115
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 106
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 301
CHEM 311
Organic Chemistry I
and Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM 302
CHEM 312
Organic Chemistry II
and Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
4
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
Physics I
and Physics I Laboratory 3
4
or PHSC 100
PHSC 117
Physics I with Foundations
and Physics I Laboratory
or PHSC 132
PHSC 134
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat
and General Physics I Laboratory
PHSC 112
PHSC 118
Physics II
and Physics II Laboratory
4
or PHSC 233
PHSC 237
General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
and General Physics II Laboratory
Select one of the following:3-4
Precalculus Mathematics
Calculus I
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Biostatistics
Program Course Requirements: 65-69 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 457-61
Total Credits122-130
1

The following courses do not count as supporting science or major electives: BIOS 100, BIOS 105, BIOS 120, BIOS 128, BIOS 130.

2

CHEM 107 is waived for students who meet the qualifications to enter CHEM 105. See the current Placement Options for CHEM 105 for more information.

3

All students who do not meet one of the Physics 111 Placement Options must enroll in PHSC 100. The prerequisite for PHSC 132 is MATH 150 or an Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB or BC score of 4 or higher.

4

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Environmental Science (63+ Credits)

All Biological Science majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits in science and mathematics within the major. The foreign language requirement is met by two years of high school study in the same language or four credits of college foreign language. PHIL 215 is strongly recommended and meets the Philosophy Core Curriculum requirement.
Program Courses
BIOS 103Introduction to Environmental Science3
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
Fundamentals of Organismal Biology
and Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory
4
BIOS 200Sophomore Writing Seminar1
BIOS 222Botany4
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
Genetics
and Laboratory in Genetics
4
or BIOS 281 Physiology
or BIOS 381 Advanced Physiology
BIOS 401General Ecology4
BIOS 490Directed Research1
or BIOS 470 Seminar in Advanced Biology
or BIOS 480 Internship
BIOS 300/400 Elective3
Select a minimum of 8 credits in Organismal Biology Electives8
Vertebrate Biology
Invertebrate Biology
Marine Biology
Parasitology 1
Ornithology
Select a minimum of 8 credits in Environmental Science Electives8
Ecological Agriculture
Global Development and Ecological Sustainability
Land Resources
Lake Ecology and Management
Environmental Microbiology
Field Biology
Environmental Ethics
Bioethics
Environmental Health: An Ecological Perspective
Principles of Geographic Information Systems
Conservation Biology
Restoration Ecology
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
Topics in Environmental Science
Topics in Natural Resource Management
Directed Studies in Environmental Sciences
Seminar in Advanced Biology
Internship
Directed Research
Environmental Chemistry
Geology
Geology Laboratory
The following minimum of 23-26 credits of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering and Mathematical Sciences are also required including: 2
CHEM 107Introduction to Chemistry 33
CHEM 105
CHEM 115
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 106
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 301
CHEM 311
Organic Chemistry I
and Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I
4
or CHEM 321
CHEM 322
Basic Organic and Biochemistry
and Basic Organic and Biochemistry Lab
MATH 210Introduction to Probability and Statistics3
or MATH 318 Biostatistics
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
Physics I
and Physics I Laboratory 4
4
or PHSC 100
PHSC 117
Physics I with Foundations
and Physics I Laboratory
or PHSC 132
PHSC 134
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat
and General Physics I Laboratory
PHSC 112
PHSC 118
Physics II
and Physics II Laboratory
4
or PHSC 233
PHSC 237
General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
and General Physics II Laboratory
Program Course Requirements: 63-66 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 557-61
Total Credits120-127
1

Additional course(s), which are not program or concentration requirements, are required as prerequisites. See department for advising.

2

The following courses do not count as supporting science or major electives: BIOS 100, BIOS 105, BIOS 120, BIOS 128BIOS 130.

3

CHEM 107 is waived for students who meet the qualifications to enter CHEM 105. See the current Placement Options for CHEM 105 for more information.

4

All students who do not meet one of the Physics 111 Placement Options must enroll in PHSC 100. The prerequisite for PHSC 132 is MATH 150 or an Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB or BC score of 4 or higher.

5

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Pre-Med/Pre-Health Care Professional (65+ Credits)

All Biological Science majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits in science and mathematics within the major. The foreign language requirement is met by two years of high school study in the same language or four credits of college foreign language. PHIL 215 is strongly recommended and meets the Philosophy Core Curriculum requirement.
Program Courses
BIOS 111
BIOS 113
Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology
and Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory
4
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
Fundamentals of Organismal Biology
and Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory
4
BIOS 200Sophomore Writing Seminar1
BIOS 281Physiology4
or BIOS 381 Advanced Physiology
BIOS 312Cell and Molecular Biology3
BIOS 322Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology1
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
Genetics
and Laboratory in Genetics
4
BIOS 401General Ecology4
or BIOS 355 Environmental Health: An Ecological Perspective
BIOS 411General Biochemistry I3
or BIOS 412 General Biochemistry II
BIOS 490Directed Research1
or BIOS 470 Seminar in Advanced Biology
or BIOS 480 Internship
Electives: Select a minimum of 9 credits of upper-division Biological Sciences courses.9
The following minimum of 27-30 credits of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering and Mathematical Sciences are also required, including:
CHEM 107Introduction to Chemistry 13
CHEM 105
CHEM 115
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 106
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 301
CHEM 311
Organic Chemistry I
and Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I
4
CHEM 302
CHEM 312
Organic Chemistry II
and Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
4
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
Physics I
and Physics I Laboratory 2
4
or PHSC 100
PHSC 117
Physics I with Foundations
and Physics I Laboratory
or PHSC 132
PHSC 134
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat
and General Physics I Laboratory
PHSC 112
PHSC 118
Physics II
and Physics II Laboratory
4
or PHSC 233
PHSC 237
General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
and General Physics II Laboratory
Select one of the following:3-4
Precalculus Mathematics
Calculus I
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Biostatistics
Program Course Requirements: 65-69 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 357-61
Total Credits122-130
1

CHEM 107 is waived for students who meet the qualifications to enter CHEM 105. See the current Placement Options for CHEM 105 for more information.

2

All students who do not meet one of the Physics 111 Placement Options must enroll in PHSC 100. The prerequisite for PHSC 132 is MATH 150 or an Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB or BC score of 4 or higher.

3

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Secondary Instruction (72+ credits)

For those interested in teaching Biology at the high school level, this concentration provides coursework that, combined with successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), leads to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Biology. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. See a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.

Biological Science, Secondary Instruction students meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 12 credits in behavioral science, history, science, and mathematics within the major. The foreign language requirement is met by two years of high school study in the same language or four credits of college foreign language. PHIL 215 is strongly recommended and meets the Philosophy Core Curriculum requirement.
Program Courses
Students must complete a minimum of 31 credits of Biological Science courses and a minimum of 18 credits of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics courses including the following: 1
BIOS 103Introduction to Environmental Science3
BIOS 111
BIOS 113
Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology
and Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory
4
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
Fundamentals of Organismal Biology
and Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory
4
BIOS 200Sophomore Writing Seminar1
BIOS 236Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology4
or BIOS 281 Physiology
BIOS 312Cell and Molecular Biology3
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
Genetics
and Laboratory in Genetics
4
BIOS 401General Ecology4
CHEM 107Introduction to Chemistry 23
CHEM 105
CHEM 115
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 106
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 301Organic Chemistry I3
or CHEM 321 Basic Organic and Biochemistry
HIST 200United States History To 1865 33
or POSC 225 Survey of American Government
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
Physics I
and Physics I Laboratory 4
4
or PHSC 100
PHSC 117
Physics I with Foundations
and Physics I Laboratory
or PHSC 132
PHSC 134
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat
and General Physics I Laboratory
PSYC 200Introduction to Psychology 53
MATH 210Introduction to Probability and Statistics3
or MATH 318 Biostatistics
Select at least 4 credits of Biological Science elective courses4
Education Courses
LEDU 301Introduction to Teaching3
LEDU 330Psychological Foundations of Education3
LEDU 341Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students3
LEDU 425Secondary Content Area Reading3
LEDU 433Single Subject Pedagogy2
LEDU 438Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment3
Student teaching (12 credits) may be taken as a graduate student and is not required for undergraduate graduation. Please meet with an advisor in the School of Education.
Secondary Student Teaching I
Secondary Student Teaching II
Program Course Requirements: 72-75 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 651-55
Total Credits123-130
1

The following courses do not count as supporting science or major electives: BIOS 100, BIOS 105, BIOS 120, BIOS 128, BIOS 130.

2

CHEM 107 is waived for students who meet the qualifications to enter CHEM 105. See the current Placement Options for CHEM 105 for more information.

3

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students may complete this requirement by taking either HIST 200 or POSC 225 with a grade of C or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either HIST 200 or POSC 225 will also meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education. Either course fulfills the History Core Curriculum requirement. 

4

All students who do not meet one of the Physics 111 Placement Options must enroll in PHSC 100. The prerequisite for PHSC 132 is MATH 150 or an Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB or BC score of 4 or higher.

5

Fulfills the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement.

6

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Secondary Education Minor

For those interested in teaching Biology at the high school level, this minor provides coursework that, combined with successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), leads to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Biology. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. See a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor. Refer to the Education section of the catalog or meet with a credential analyst in the School of Education for program requirements.

Candidates who take the following 20 credits qualify for a Secondary Education Minor:

Program Courses
Behavioral Science Coursework
PSYC 200Introduction to Psychology 13
Teacher Preparation Coursework 2
LEDU 301Introduction to Teaching3
LEDU 330Psychological Foundations of Education3
LEDU 341Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students3
LEDU 425Secondary Content Area Reading3
LEDU 433Single Subject Pedagogy2
LEDU 438Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment3
Total Credits20
1

PSYC 200 will count toward the Core Curriculum requirement for Behavioral Science.

2

In order to apply the Teacher Preparation Coursework classes towards any California credential, students must earn at least a B- in each of these classes.

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Biological Science, B.S. General Biology (BSGB)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
4BIOS 111
BIOS 113
4
CHEM 105
CHEM 115 (or CHEM 107 if needed per Department)
4CHEM 106
CHEM 116
4
ENGL 100 or 1123KNES 1071
GNST 1021 
 15 12
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
BBST 2513BIOS 2001
BIOS 281, 282, 380, or 3814BIOS 2224
CHEM 301
CHEM 311
4CHEM 302
CHEM 312
4
MATH 125, 150, 210, or 3183-4Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 17-18 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 3543
BIOS 3123BIOS 3221
ENGL 3133BIOS 4014
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
4PHSC 112
PHSC 118
4
Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3Literature (see Core Curriculum)3
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
4BBST 4653
BIOS 470, 480, or 4901BIOS Elective (upper-division)4
BIOS Elective (upper-division)4HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253
PHIL 215 (strongly recommended Philosophy Core Curriculum course)3Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 15 16
Total Credits 122-123

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same foreign language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Languages Department for placement test instructions. 

Biological Science, B.S. Environmental Science (BIES)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
4BIOS 1033
CHEM 105
CHEM 115 (or CHEM 107 if needed per Department)
4CHEM 106
CHEM 116
4
ENGL 100 or 1123Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
GNST 1021 
KNES 1071 
 16 13
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
BIOS 2001BBST 2513
CHEM 301
CHEM 311 (or CHEM 321 & 322)
4BIOS 2224
MATH 210 or 3183BIOS 300/400 Elective3
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3
 12 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 3543
Env Sci Elective (upper-division)4BIOS 4014
PHIL 215 (strongly recommended Philosophy Core Curriculum course)3ENGL 3133
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
4Organismal BIOS Elective (upper-division)4
Literature (see Core Curriculum)3PHSC 112
PHSC 118
4
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 17 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 4653
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BIOS 332
BIOS 334
4
Organismal BIOS Elective (upper-division)4BIOS 470, 480, or 4901
Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3Env Sci Elective (upper-division)4
 HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253
 13 15
Total Credits 120

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same foreign language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Languages Department for placement test instructions. 

Biological Science, B.S. Pre-Med/Pre-Health Care Professional (BPRE)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
4BIOS 111
BIOS 113
4
CHEM 105
CHEM 115 (or CHEM 107 if needed per Department)
4CHEM 106
CHEM 116
4
ENGL 100 or 1123KNES 1071
GNST 1021 
 15 12
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
BBST 2513BIOS 2001
BIOS 281 or 3814BIOS Elective (upper-division)3
CHEM 301
CHEM 311
4CHEM 302
CHEM 312
4
MATH 125, 150, 210, or 3183-4Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 17-18 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 3543
BIOS 3123BIOS 332
BIOS 334
4
BIOS 3221BIOS Elective (upper-division)3
ENGL 3133PHSC 112
PHSC 118
4
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
4Literature (see Core Curriculum)3
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 14 17
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
BIOS 401 or 3554BBST 4653
BIOS 411 or 4123BIOS Elective (upper-division)3
BIOS 470, 480, or 4901HIST 200, 201, or POSC 2253
PHIL 215 (strongly recommended Philosophy Core Curriculum course)3Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3
Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum)3 
 17 15
Total Credits 122-123

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same foreign language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Languages Department for placement test instructions. 

Biological Science, B.S. Secondary Instruction (BISN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 103 or 1653BBST 103 or 1653
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
4BIOS 1033
CHEM 105
CHEM 115 (or CHEM 107 if needed per Department)
4BIOS 111
BIOS 113
4
GNST 1021CHEM 106
CHEM 116
4
PSYC 200 (fulfills Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement)3ENGL 100 or 1123
 15 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 209 or 2103BBST 209 or 2103
BBST 2513BIOS 2001
BIOS 236 or 2814BIOS Elective4
CHEM 301 or 3213LEDU 3413
KNES 1071PHIL 215 (strongly recommended Philosophy Core Curriculum course)3
LEDU 3013Communication (see Core Curriculum)3
 17 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 3653BBST 3543
ENGL 3133BIOS 4014
HIST 200 or POSC 225 (fulfills History Core Curriculum requirement)3LEDU 3303
LEDU 4253MATH 210 or 3183
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
4Literature (see Core Curriculum)3
 Writing Competency Requirement
 Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office
 16 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3BBST 300/400 Bible Elective3
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
4BBST 4653
LEDU 4332BIOS 3123
LEDU 4383Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum)3
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 12 13
Total Credits 123

LEDU 450 (6) and LEDU 452 (6) Student Teaching may be completed at the graduate level and are not required for undergraduate graduation. See catalog and advisor.

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same foreign language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Languages Department for placement test instructions. 

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Biological Science, B.S. General Biology (BSGB)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
4BIOS 111
BIOS 113
4
CHEM 105
CHEM 115 (or CHEM 107 if needed per Department)
4CHEM 106
CHEM 116
4
GNST 1021KNES 1071
 17 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
BIOS 281, 282, 380, or 3814BIOS 2001
CHEM 301
CHEM 311
4BIOS 2224
 CHEM 302
CHEM 312
4
 16 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
MATH 125, 150, 210, or 3183BIOS 4014
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
4ENGL 3133
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1PHSC 112
PHSC 118
4
 14 17
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
4BBST 4653
BIOS 470, 480, or 4901BIOS 3123
BIOS Elective (upper-division)4BIOS 3221
 BIOS Elective (upper-division)4
 13 15
Total Credits 126

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same foreign language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Languages Department for placement test instructions. 

Biological Science, B.S. Environmental Science (BIES)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
4BIOS 1033
CHEM 105
CHEM 115 (or CHEM 107 if needed per Department)
4CHEM 106
CHEM 116
4
GNST 1021KNES 1071
 17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
BIOS 2001BIOS 2224
CHEM 301
CHEM 311 (or CHEM 321 & 322)
4BIOS 300/400 Elective3
KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1 
 14 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
4BIOS 4014
Environmental Science Elective4PHSC 112
PHSC 118
4
 Organismal BIOS Elective4
 14 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
ENGL 3133BBST 4653
MATH 210 or 3183BIOS 332
BIOS 334
4
Organismal BIOS Elective4BIOS 470, 480, or 4901
 Environmental Science Elective4
 14 16
Total Credits 124

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same foreign language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Languages Department for placement test instructions. 

Biological Science, B.S. Pre-Med/Pre-Health Care Professional (BPRE)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
4BIOS 111
BIOS 113
4
CHEM 105
CHEM 115 (or CHEM 107 if needed per Department)
4CHEM 106
CHEM 116
4
GNST 1021KNES 1071
 17 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
BIOS 281 or 3814BIOS 2001
CHEM 301
CHEM 311
4CHEM 302
CHEM 312
4
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 16 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
BIOS 411 or 4123BIOS 3123
BIOS 470, 480, or 4901BIOS 3221
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
4ENGL 3133
 PHSC 112
PHSC 118
4
 14 17
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
4BBST 4653
BIOS 355 or 4014BIOS Elective (upper-division)3
BIOS Elective (upper-division)3BIOS Elective (upper-division)3
 MATH 125, 150, 210, or 3183-4
 15 16-17
Total Credits 126-127

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact Modern Language Department for placement test instructions.

Biological Science, B.S. Secondary Instruction (BISN)

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 1014HNRS 1054
HNRS 1024HNRS 1064
BIOS 112
BIOS 114
4BIOS 111
BIOS 113
4
CHEM 105
CHEM 115 (or CHEM 107 if needed per Department)
4CHEM 106
CHEM 116
4
GNST 1021 
 17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 2104HNRS 2304
HNRS 2154HNRS 2314
BIOS 236 or 2814BIOS 1033
CHEM 301 or 3213BIOS 2001
PSYC 2003KNES 1071
 LEDU 3013
 18 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 3244HNRS 3374
HNRS 3262HNRS 3392
ENGL 3133BIOS 4014
PHSC 111
PHSC 117
4LEDU 4253
LEDU 3413MATH 210 or 3183
 KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum)1
 16 17
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HNRS 4434HNRS 4584
BIOS 332
BIOS 334
4BBST 4653
BIOS Elective4BIOS 3123
LEDU 3303LEDU 4332
 LEDU 4383
 15 15
Total Credits 130

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Languages Department for placement test instructions.