Biology, B.S.

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology or the B.S. degree in Marine Biology a student must successfully complete either BIO 495  or BIOL 495 .

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology or the B.S. degree in Marine Biology a student must successfully complete one of the following: honors in any science department (BIO 499 , CHM 499 , EVS 499 , GLY 499 , , , ); directed individual study involving hands-on experience in any science department (, , , , , , , , ); , ; formal student teaching experience taken for UNCW credit (e.g. , , );  or .

Requirements for a Major in Biology for the B.S. Degree:

• BIO 201 - Principles of Biology: Cells
• BIO 202 - Principles of Biology: Biodiversity which must be taken early in the program of study

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• BIO 335 - Genetics and
• BIOL 335 - Genetics Laboratory

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• BIO 325 - Molecular Biology of the Cell and
• BIOL 325 - Molecular Biology of Cell Laboratory

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• BIO 340 - Plant Physiology

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• BIO 345 - Animal Physiology and
• BIOL 345 - Animal Physiology Laboratory

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• BIO 240 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and
• BIO 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

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• BIO 366 - Ecology and
• BIOL 366 - Ecology Laboratory

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• BIO 495 - Seminar or
• BIOL 495 - Applied Learning Seminar

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• CHM 101 - General Chemistry I
• CHM 102 - General Chemistry II

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• CHM 211 - Organic Chemistry I and
• CHML 211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

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• CHM 212 - Organic Chemistry II and
• CHML 212 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

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• BIO 465 - Biochemistry and
• BIOL 465 - Biochemistry Laboratory

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• PHY 101 - Elementary College Physics I
• PHY 102 - Elementary College Physics II

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• MAT 151 - Basic Calculus with Applications I or
• MAT 161 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry I

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• STT 215 - Introduction to Statistics

Additional Information:

The department strongly recommends that two out of ; ; or or be completed before taking other BIO courses at the 300 or 400 level.

A “C” (2.00) or better average is required for BIO courses above 299.

Biology Option:

Must complete general requirements for . Additionally, must take a minimum of 19 hours chosen from BIO courses numbered above 299. No more than 10 hours from , , , , and can be counted towards the elective 19 hours.

This program is designed to meet the needs of biology majors who may wish to pursue further education in graduate school in biology or professional schools in the health sciences. The sequence of courses conforms to entrance requirements prescribed in publications of the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Association of Dental Schools, and the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association. Working closely with an advisor, students may select elective courses tailored to individual needs (for example; Pre-health Professional: , , , , , , , , ).

Terrestrial and Freshwater Conservation Option:

Must complete general requirements for , and .

The B.S. Biology Terrestrial and Freshwater Conservation option provides a B.S. Biology degree plan that is designed for students primarily interested in the biological aspects of conservation science (e.g. community ecology, population biology, biogeography, conservation genetics and assessment of threatened or endangered species and habitats).

Students planning to attend graduate school are also encouraged to take ; or ; , . Students interested in health professional schools should visit http://people.uncw.edu/ballardt and review the advising manual posted there.