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This program is offered by the College of Arts & Sciences/ • CHEM 1110 General II (3 hours) Biological Sciences Department and is only available at the St. and CHEM 1111 General Chemistry II: Lab (1 hour) Louis home campus. • CHEM 2100 Organic Chemistry I (3 hours) and CHEM 2101 Organic Chemistry I: Lab (1 hour) Program Description • MATH 1430 College Algebra (3 hours) • MATH 2200 (3 hours) The bachelor of arts degree is designed for students who seek or STAT 3100 Inferential Statistics (3 hours) a broad education in biology. This degree is suitable preparation or PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics (3 for a diverse range of careers including health science, science hours) education and -related fields. • PHYS 1710 College Physics I (3 hours) Students can earn the BA in biology alone, or with one of four and PHYS 1711 College Physics I: Lab (1 hour) emphases: , computational biology, education or • PHYS 1720 College Physics II (3 hours) health science. and PHYS 1721 College Physics II: Lab (1 hour) Learning Outcomes BA in Biology (66 hours) Students who complete any of the bachelor of arts in biology will The general degree offers the greatest flexibility, allowing students be able to: to select 12 hours of electives from any of our 2000+ level BIOL, CHEM or PHYS courses in addition to the 54 credits of core • Describe biological, chemical and physical principles as they coursework in biology listed above. (Up to 3 credit hours of BIOL relate to the natural world in writings and presentations to a 4700/CHEM 4700/PHYS 4700 can be used toward these 12 credit diverse audience. hours.) • Place scientific knowledge into an ethical context, including Majors how biology can contribute to the resolution of ethical, social Emphasis in Biodiversity (70 hours) and environmental issues around the globe. The emphasis in biodiversity is designed for those students that • Apply the methods of scientific inquiry, including observation, have an interest in understanding the variety and biology of hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis for laboratory forms on our planet, and how humans fit into global . research. This emphasis is focused on applying fundamental principles of biology to ecological issues. Degree Requirements For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Emphasis-Specific Learning Outcomes Baccalaureate Degree Requirements under the Academic Policies In addition to the general learning outcomes, students who and Information section of this catalog. complete the emphasis in biodiversity will be able to:

• 54 credit hours core coursework • Describe the global challenges in supporting biodiversity and • 12 additional credit hours in BIOL, CHEM or PHYS at the conservation. 2000+ level or Courses specific to the selected emphasis Required Courses for the Emphasis in Biodiversity • Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours, with accommodations for the biology BA In addition to the 54 credit hours of core coursework in biology, • Electives the following courses are required for the emphasis in biodiversity: • BIOL 2400 (3 hours) Global Citizenship Program for Biology BA • BIOL 3700 Plant (3 hours) Requirements are modified to allow MATH 1430 to satisfy both a and BIOL 3701 Plant Physiology: Lab (1 hour) requirement of the major and also the GCP 'Quantitative Literacy' • PHIL 2360 Environmental Ethics (3 hours) requirement. • An additional 6 credit hours of 2000+ level BIOL, CHEM or PHYS electives. (Up to 3 credit hours of BIOL 4700/CHEM Curriculum 4700/PHYS 4700 can be used toward these 6 credit hours.) All of the bachelor of arts in biology degree options require the same 54 credit hours of core coursework: Emphasis in Computational Biology (71 hours) The emphasis in computational biology prepares students with Core Courses a diverse scientific foundation in biology, math and coding to • BIOL 1550 Essentials of Biology I (4 hours) prepare students for careers that use computational methods for and BIOL 1551 Essentials of Biology I: Lab (1 hour) data analysis, such as: , industry, • BIOL 1560 Essentials of Biology II (4 hours) academic research laboratories, medicinal chemistry, agriculture and BIOL 1561 Essentials of Biology II: Lab (1 hour) and personalized healthcare. • BIOL 2010 (3 hours) • BIOL 3050 (3 hours) Emphasis-Specific Learning Outcomes and BIOL 3051 Genetics: Lab (1 hour) In addition to the general learning outcomes, students who • BIOL 3200 Ecology (3 hours) complete the emphasis in computational biology will be able to: and BIOL 3201 Ecology: Lab (1 hour) • BIOL 4400 Research Methods (3 hours) • Use computational and bioinformatics methods to analyze • BIOL 4420 BA Senior Thesis (4 hours) data for studying biological processes, and relate results • CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I (3 hours) back to core principles in biological sciences. and CHEM 1101 General Chemistry I: Lab (1 hour)

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Degree Requirements for the Emphasis in • BIOL 3010 Human & Physiology I (3 hours) Computational Biology and BIOL 3011 Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Lab (1 hour) • BIOL 3120 (3 hours) • MATH 1610 Calculus I is required in place of MATH 1430 and BIOL 3121 Microbiology: Lab (1 hour) College Algebra • PHIL 2330 Philosophy and Technology (3 hours) • MATH 2200 is the required statistics course in place of STAT • SCIN 1470 Earth and Universe (3 hours) 3100 or PSYC 2750 and SCIN 1471 Earth and Universe: Lab (1 hour) • SCIN 1510 Global Climate Change (3 hours) For students completing a dual degree in mathematics, or a minor in mathematics that incorporates MATH 1610 Calculus I and Emphasis in Health Science (72 hours) MATH 2200 Statistics, these courses will not be required for the BA in biology with an emphasis in computational biology. If the The emphasis in health science features upper-level courses that student drops the mathematics major or minor, the courses will be apply to health-related fields. Students can take advantage of this required and counted toward the BA in biology. emphasis to help prepare for a career in health sciences.

In addition to the 54 credit hours of core coursework in Emphasis-Specific Learning Outcomes biology, the following courses are required for the emphasis in In addition to the general learning outcomes, students who computational biology: complete the emphasis in health science will be able to: • BIOL 2000 Introduction to Computational Biology (3 hours) • Discuss basic principles of human anatomy and physiology • COSC 1550 Programming I (3 hours) and how they apply to health and medicine. • COSC 1560 II (3 hours) • An additional 6 hours of any of the following electives*: Required Courses for the Emphasis in Health Science • 2000+ level COSC courses • 2500+ level CSIS courses In addition to the 54 credit hours of core coursework in biology, • 3000+ level BIOL, CHEM or PHYS electives the following courses are required for the emphasis in health • 1600+ level MATH electives science:

*Courses listed below are highly recommended to fulfill the 6 • BIOL 3010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hours) additional hours. and BIOL 3011 Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Lab (1 hour) • CHEM 3100 I (3 hours) Students planning to enter a graduate program in computational and CHEM 3101 Biochemistry I: Lab (1 hour) biology, bioinformatics or a related field after graduation are • An additional 10 credit hours of 2000+ level BIOL, CHEM or encouraged to choose from the following courses to fulfill the PHYS electives. (Up to 3 credit hours of BIOL 4700/CHEM additional 9 hours: 4700/PHYS 4700 can be used toward these 10 credit hours.) • COSC 2050 Java Programming (3 hours) Dual Degree Option: BS in Psychological • CSIS 3300 R Programming for Data Analytics (3 hours) Science/BA in Biology • MATH 1620 Calculus II (5 hours) • MATH 3610 Probability (3 hours) Students who wish to pursue a dual degree of the bachelor of arts • MATH 3210 Foundations (3 hours) in biology and the bachelor of science in psychological science • MATH 3220 Data Mining Methods (3 hours) may do so. Two separate diplomas are issued at the same time. • BIOL 3060 Genetics II (3 hours) The two degrees cannot be awarded separately or sequentially • BIOL 4050 Gene Expression (3 hours) under this arrangement. • BIOL 4700 Independent Research in Biology (up to 3 hours) Degree Requirements Emphasis in Education (72 hours) For information on the general requirements for a degree, see The emphasis in education is designed for students interested in Baccalaureate Degree Requirements under the Academic Policies science education. Those students pursuing a biology/education and Information section of this catalog. For information on the dual major can take advantage of this emphasis to help satisfy general requirements for dual degrees, see Dual Majors and Dual some of the requirements for their certification in secondary Degrees under the Academic Policies and Information section of education. Interested students should contact the Office of this catalog. Teacher Certification for applications and copies of current admission requirements. • 107 required credit hours • Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours, with Emphasis-Specific Learning Outcomes accommodations* In addition to the general learning outcomes, students who *All students pursuing a dual degree will complete the Global complete the emphasis in education will be able to: Citizenship Program requirements of one of the programs. Students should review the GCP accommodations for each • Plan a path toward teaching certification in unified science degree before making their selection of which GCP program to when double-majoring in education. pursue.

Required Courses for the Emphasis in Education Curriculum In addition to the 54 credit hours of core coursework in biology, • WRIT 1010 The Craft of College Writing (3 hours) the following courses are required for the emphasis in education: • MATH 1430 College Algebra (3 hours) • PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours) • PSYC 1800 Careers in Psychology (1 hour)

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• PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics (3 hours) • PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods (3 hours) • PSYC 2975 Sophomore Assessment (0 hours) • PSYC 3025 Psychology and Ethics (2 hours) • PSYC 4750 Advanced Statistics (3 hours) • PSYC 4825 Senior Thesis (3 hours) • PSYC 4925 Senior Capstone: History, Philosophy and Systems of Psychology (3 hours) • PSYC 4950 Senior Assessment (0 hours) • Psychology electives (at least 3 hours at the 4000-level) (6 hours) • Psychology content areas (15 hours) • BIOL 1550 Essentials of Biology I (4 hours) and BIOL 1551 Essentials of Biology I: Lab (1 hour) • BIOL 1560 Essentials of Biology II (4 hours) and BIOL 1561 Essentials of Biology II: Lab (1 hour) • BIOL 2010 Evolution (3 hours) • BIOL 3010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hours) and BIOL 3011 Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Lab (1 hour) • BIOL 3020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 hours) and BIOL 3021 Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Lab (1

hour) Majors • BIOL 3050 Genetics (3 hours) and BIOL 3051 Genetics: Lab (1 hour) • BIOL 3200 Ecology (3 hours) and BIOL 3201 Ecology: Lab (1 hour) • BIOL 4400 Research Methods (3 hours) • BIOL 4420 BA Senior Thesis (4 hours) • CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I (3 hours) and CHEM 1101 General Chemistry I: Lab (1 hour) • CHEM 1110 General Chemistry II (3 hours) and CHEM 1111 General Chemistry II: Lab (1 hour) • CHEM 2100 Organic Chemistry I (3 hours) and CHEM 2101 Organic Chemistry I: Lab (1 hour) • PHYS 1710 College Physics I (3 hours) and PHYS 1711 College Physics I: Lab (1 hour) • PHYS 1720 College Physics II (3 hours) and PHYS 1721 College Physics II: Lab (1 hour) • BIOL, CHEM or PHYS electives (2000-level or above) (3 hours)

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