Biology B.S. - Genetics and Evolution
Bachelor of Science - Biology; Genetics and Evolution Concentration
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 72-90
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2019-2020
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 |
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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 | 16-20 | |
Biochemistry | ||
Genetics/Evolution Depth Courses | ||
Physiology Requirement | ||
Required Courses Outside of the Major | 28-42 | |
Mathematics - Calculus | ||
Mathematics - Statistics | ||
Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
Advanced College Writing Requirement | ||
Total Hours | 72-90 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Complete one of the following courses: | 4-6 | |
BCH 380 | Biochemistry | |
BCH 480 & BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry I and Advanced Biochemistry II | |
Total Hours | 4-6 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Genetics/Evolution Depth Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete three of the following courses: | 9-10 | |
BIOB 480 | Conservation Genetics | |
BIOB 483 | Phylogenics and Evolution | |
BIOB 488 | Programming for Biology | |
BIOE 403 | Comparative Vert Anatomy | |
BIOE 406 | Behavior & Evolution | |
BIOL 484 | Plant Evolution | |
BIOM 410 | Microbial Genetics | |
BIOM 415 | Microbial Dvrsty Eclgy & Evltn | |
CSCI 451 | Computational Biology | |
Total Hours | 9-10 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physiology Requirement
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete one of the following courses (labs must be taken if available): | 3-4 | |
BIOB 425 | Adv Cell & Molecular Biology | |
BIOL 435 | Comparative Animal Physiology | |
BIOM 450 & BIOM 451 | Microbial Physiology and Microbial Physiology Lab | |
BIOO 433 & BIOO 434 | 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. astronomy, math, physics, biochemistry, computer science).
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete one of the following courses: | 4 | |
M 162 | Applied Calculus | |
M 171 | 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: | ||
STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | |
Full Year: | ||
STAT 451 & STAT 452 | Statistical Methods I and Statistical Methods II | |
STAT 457 & STAT 458 | 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 |
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Complete a sequence of general and organic chemistry: | 10-20 | |
Introductory Chemistry (10 credits): | ||
CHMY 121N | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
CHMY 123 & CHMY 124 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab | |
Advanced Chemistry (20 credits): | ||
CHMY 141N & CHMY 142N | College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Lab | |
CHMY 143N & CHMY 144N | College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Lab | |
CHMY 221 & CHMY 222 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | |
CHMY 223 & CHMY 224 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | |
Total Hours | 10-20 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete one of the following Physics sequences: | 10 | |
Algebra- and Trigonometry-based Physics: | ||
PHSX 205N & PHSX 206N | College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | |
PHSX 207N & PHSX 208N | College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | |
Calculus-based Physics: | ||
PHSX 215N & PHSX 216N | Fund of Physics w/Calc I and Physics Laboratory I w/Calc | |
PHSX 217N & PHSX 218N | 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 |
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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 | Comparative Vert Anatomy | 4 |
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-