BIOLOGY PROGRAM INFORMATION

The oral communication general education requirement is met by making presentations in various biology courses. The capstone requirement is met through participation in the Science Majors Seminar.

The general biology track consists of 64 hours:
Biology 110, 111, 201, 306, 391, 392, 400; Biology electives with laboratories (12 hours).

Electives must be 200-level or higher, eight hours must be at the 300-level.

Required cognates:
Chemistry 103, 104, 205, 206; Mathematics 111, 112; Physics 121, 122.

Recommended: Mathematics 151

The ecological track consists of 65-70 hours:
Biology 110, 111, 201, 306, 391, 392, 400;

Biology electives with laboratories (12 hours) from Biology 204, 313, or courses from partner institutions Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, Morton Arboretum, and Shedd Aquarium (p. 91).

Required cognates:
Chemistry 103, 104, 205, 206; Mathematics 111, 151; Physics 121, 122.

The allied health science track consists of 65 hours:
Biology 110, 204 (or 316), 205, 206, 303, 306, 308, 391, 392, 400;

Required cognates:
Chemistry 103, 104, 205, 206; Mathematics 111, 151; Physics 121, 122.

Other courses that may be needed for specific programs:
Biology 244, Communication Arts 101, Physical Education 290, Psychology 123, appropriate ACCA courses.

The secondary biology education major consists of 62 hours:
Biology 110, 111, 201, 204, 303, 306, 391; Science 380;

Biology electives at the 200-level or higher (3-4 hours);
Courses in human anatomy and physiology or fi eld courses in botany or zoology, and courses at AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies or Morton Arboretum are highly recommended.

Required cognates:
Chemistry 103, 104, 205, 206; Geology 101; Mathematics 101 (or high school equivalent); Physics 121, 122.

Note: Mathematics 101 does not meet the College’s general education requirement.
Recommended: Mathematics 141 or 151.

Students with a teaching major in biology education will minor in education and follow the secondary education minor course requirements as listed in the education department section of the catalog.

The biology minor consists of 20 hours:
Biology 110, 111, 201, Biology electives with laboratories (8 hours).

Recommended: two semesters of chemistry.

Courses offered by the biology department generally consist of both lectures and laboratory work each week. Biology 100, 101 and 102 are designed for non-majors to meet general education requirements.