B.A. in Biology

This degree plan is recommended for students who are planning careers in areas of biology that are non-research based.  This major requires 30 hours in Biology with at least 18 hours of upper division courses.

Required Biology (BIOL) courses
BIOL 113/111 General Biology I/Lab
BIOL 123/121 General Biology II/Lab
BIOL 323A/321A Environmental Science and Conservation/Lab or BIOL 323B Ecology
BIOL 343/341 Genetics/Lab
BIOL 423 Cell Biology
Biology Electives (11-12 hours; 7-8 hours upper division)

B.S. in Biology

This degree plan is recommended for students who are planning careers in areas of biology that are research-based, including the medical professions, as well as for those seeking Missouri state teacher certification in Unified Science with an endorsement in Biology (see note below).

This major requires 30 hours in Biology with at least 18 hours of upper division courses.

Required Biology (BIOL) courses (18-19 hours; 10-11 upper division
BIOL 113/111 General Biology I/Lab
BIOL 123/121 General Biology II/Lab
BIOL 323A/321A* Environmental Science and Conservation/Lab OR BIOL 323B Ecology
BIOL 343/341 Genetics/Lab
BIOL 423 Cell Biology
*Recommended for students seeking Unified Science certification.
Biology Electives (11-12 hours; 7-8 hours upper division)

Required Chemistry (CHEM) courses
CHEM 133 & 132 General Chemistry I
CHEM 143 & 142 General Chemistry II
CHEM 313 & 312 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 323 & 322 Organic Chemistry II

Required Mathematics (MATH) course
MATH 164 Calculus I

Required Physics (PHYS) courses
PHYS 213 & 211 General Physics I
PHYS 223 & 221 General Physics II

Recommended Elective Courses for Pre-Medical Students
BIOL 213/211 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab
BIOL 223/221 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab
BIOL 353 Embryology
BIOL 373/371 Microbiology/Lab
BIOL 443 Advanced Human Physiology

Required Courses for Students Seeking Secondary Certification in Unified Science
BIOL 213/211 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab AND/OR BIOL 223/221 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab
BIOL 373/371 Microbiology/Lab

Recommended Course of Study for Pre-Nursing
BIOL 113/111 General Biology I/Lab
BIOL 123/121 General Biology II/Lab
BIOL 213/211 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab
BIOL 223/221 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab
BIOL 353 Embryology
BIOL 373/371 Microbiology/Lab

BIOT 323 Bioethics

CHEM 113/111 Intro to Chemistry with lab or CHEM 133/132 General Chemistry I with lab

Students desiring certification to teach biology and/or chemistry in the secondary school are required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to complete a Unified Science Core of at least 39 hours. This Unified Science certificate is designed for the beginning high school sciences (i.e., Biology I or Chemistry I).
Students who desire certification to teach advanced biology or chemistry in the secondary school are required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to complete a Unified Science Core of at least 39 hours, with an additional 20 hours minimum in at least one endorsement area (Biology or Chemistry). The program requires specific courses; for details, see the Division Chair of the Natural Sciences or the Division Chair of Education.

Minor in Biology

The student must complete at least 18 hours in Biology, with at least 6 hours of upper level courses, including the following:
BIOL 113 & 111 General Biology I
BIOL 123 & 121 General Biology II
Biology Electives (10 hours; 6 hours upper division)