General Biology

General Biology Bachelor of Science

The general biology track is a traditional biology curriculum with emphasis on modern biological technology. The goal of this program is to provide students with a solid scientific background in the field of biology, to introduce students to useful career tools (e.g., statistics, spectroscopy), and to allow students to explore applied aspects of scientific theory. This rigorous program will prepare students for graduate studies in science, biology, genetics, microbiology, medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, physician’s assistant, pharmacy, and biochemistry. There is sufficient flexibility to allow students to minor in one of several disciplines.

Graduation Requirements

ENGL 0050 - Critical and Analytical Reading: All students must demonstrate competency in this course whether by achieving specified SAT/ACT scores or by successful completion of the course. The course carries two credits, which are included in full-time status and financial aid considerations, but do not count toward the minimum earned credits necessary for graduation. Students who are exempted from the course due to SAT/ACT scores receive an exemption that does not carry credits.

All students must successfully complete the General Education and Curriculum requirements listed below with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from this curriculum. Additional graduation criteria are found beginning on page 38.

General Education Requirements (Minimum 40 credits)

Courses fulfilling the General Education Requirements can be found beginning on page 51.

Competencies

Communication Skills

11 credits COMM 1125 Speech Communication ENGL 1110 College Writing I: Academic Writing ENGL 1125 College Writing II: Writing About Literature FYS 1110 The First-Year Seminar Moral Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Scientific Literacy 3–6 credits 3–6 credits 3–6 credits Technology & Information Literacy 3–6 credits Critical Analysis & Reasoning Arts & Humanities Literacy 6–9 credits Social & Cultural Consciousness 6–9 credits

Curriculum Requirements

At least 36 of the 120 credits required for the bachelor’s degree must be at the 3000-and/or 4000 level. BIOL 1010-1081 - Field Biology1 BIOL 1125 - General Biology I BIOL 1130 - General Biology II BIOL 1150 - Botany

BIOL 2115 - Microbiology BIOL 2120 - Introductory Ecology BIOL/CHEM 3240 - Biochemistry I BIOL/CHEM 3245 - Biochemistry II BIOL 4810 - Biology Seminar and Research BIOL 4910 - Capstone Research Projects CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry I CHEM 1125 - General Chemistry II CHEM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2115 - Organic Chemistry II MATH 2115 - Statistics MATH 2150 - Calculus I PHYS 2110 - General Physics I PHYS 2125 - General Physics II

Molecular/Cellular Level (Choose two courses)

BIOL 2003 - Lifecycle Nutrition BIOL 3002 - Nutrition BIOL 3110 - Cell Biology BIOL 3215 - Microbial Genetics BIOL 3150 - Virology BIOL 3160 - Immunology BIOL 3170 - Genetics BIOL 3185 - Cancer Biology BIOL 3210 - Principles of Biotechnology BIOL 4135 - Microbial Physiology BIOL 4115 - Molecular Biology BIOL 4150 - Mycology CHEM 3115 - Instrumental Analysis

System Biology Level (Choose two courses)

BIOL 1110 - Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 1115 - Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 1140 - Medical Terminology BIOL 2001 - Biological Dimensions of Human Sexuality BIOL 2110 - Pathophysiology BIOL 3190 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy BIOL 3200 - General Physiology

Multi-Organismal Biology Level (Choose two courses)

BIOL 1120 - Environmental Science BIOL 3115 - Wetland and Riparian Ecology BIOL 3135 - Limnology BIOL 3145 - Wildlife and Fisheries Biology BIOL 3175 - Ichthyology

BIOL 3195 - Evolution BIOL 3225 - Mammalogy BIOL 3230 - Ornithology BIOL 3235 - Herpetology BIOL 4120 - Conservation Biology BIOL 4130 - Microbial Ecology BIOL 4145 - Animal Behavior BIOL 4155 - Game Management

Free Electives: Sufficient free electives must be taken to ensure a minimum of 120 credits earned for graduation.

Footnotes

1 Students must earn a minimum of two credits of Field Biology.

Recommended Sequence of Courses: Visit www.keystone.edu/academics for further information.

The academic advisor assists the student in planning his/her curriculum and in preregistration; however, the student is ultimately responsible for meeting the requirements of the curriculum selected.

Course offerings are dependent on enrollment.