Many Bachelor of Science in Biology graduates successfully enter master鈥檚 and doctoral-level programs. Biology majors can choose a health science concentration or pre-professional pathway as part of their studies. Pathways include pre-dental, pre-medicine, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, or pre-veterinary science.
Biology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Science or Arts in Biology is perfect for those interested in preparing for medical or dental school, veterinary medicine, or graduate studies in various biological sciences. Biological scientists study living organisms and their relationships with the environment.
Biology majors can also opt to minor in chemistry or exercise science. The health science courses promote health, wellness, physical fitness, and the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit.
Plan of Study
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Total credit hours: 122
REQUIRED CURRICULUM
Core and General Education Requirements (39 credit hours)
Major Requirements聽
Students majoring in biology聽may take certain Major & Allied Requirements聽marked with an asterisk (*) to fulfill both general education and major requirements.
BIO 201* Principles of Biology I
BIL 201*聽 Principles of Biology I Lab
BIO 202聽 Principles of Biology II
BIL 202聽 聽Principles of Biology II Lab
BIO 308聽 Genetics
BIL 308聽 聽Genetics Lab
BIO 317聽 Principles of Ecology
BIO 335聽 General Microbiology
BIL 335聽 General Microbiology Lab
BIO 402聽 Introduction to Research
BIO 490聽 Senior Biology Seminar
Allied Requirements聽 (33 credit hours)
CHM 181* General College Chemistry I
CHL 181* 聽General College Chemistry I Lab
CHM 182* General College Chemistry II
CHL 182* 聽General College Chemistry II Lab
CHM 301聽 聽Organic Chemistry I
CHL 301聽 聽 Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHM 302聽 聽Organic Chemistry II
CHL 302聽 聽 Organic Chemistry II Lab
PHS 201聽 聽 College Physics I
PLA 201聽 聽 College Physics I Lab
PHS 202聽 聽 College Physics II
PLA 202聽 聽 聽College Physics II Lab
MTH 212聽 聽 Statistics
MTH 135 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I
Biology Approved Electives (19 credit hours) from the following:
Directed electives category (minimum of 11 hours)
BIO 114
BIO 208
BIO 307
BIL 307
BIO 313
BIO 330
BIL 330
BIO 331
BIL 331
BIO 340
BIO 403
May choose Secondary Electives up to 10 credit hours to fulfill electives requirement
BIO 380
BIO 407
BIO 411
BIO 420
CHM 305
CHL 305
EXS 210
EXL 210
Students may complete Electives in a concentration of the student鈥檚 choice:
Health Sciences Concentration
BIO 114聽 Medical Terminology
BIO 313聽 Nutrition Science
BIO 330聽 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIL 330聽 聽Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
BIO 331聽 Anatomy & Physiology II
BIL 331聽 聽Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
BIO 340聽 Pathophysiology
BIO 403聽 Immunology
(Approved Electives)
The Chemistry Minor can be achieved by taking the following Chemistry courses:
CHM 305聽 Basic Biochemistry
CHL 305聽 聽Basic Biochemistry Lab
General Biology Concentration
BIL 317聽 聽Principles of Ecology Lab
BIO 305聽 Botany
BIL 305聽 聽Botany Lab
BIO 440聽 Conservation Biology
ONE of the following courses in cellular/molecular biology
a.聽 BIO 403聽 聽Immunology
b.聽 BIO 407聽 聽Human Genetics
c.聽 BIO 411聽 聽Biotechnology
Additional Electives in Natural Sciences
(Approved Biology Directed and Secondary electives)
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY
Total credit hours: 120
REQUIRED CURRICULUM
Core and General Education Requirements聽(48 credit hours)
The College of Arts and Sciences requires an additional 12 credits in General Education from the disciplines within the College for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Students majoring in biology聽may take certain Major & Allied Requirements聽marked with an asterisk (*) to fulfill both general education and major requirements.
Major Requirements聽(27 credit hours)
BIO 201聽 Principles of Biology I
BIL 201聽 聽Principles of Biology I Lab
BIO 202聽 Principles of Biology II
BIL 202聽 聽Principles of Biology II Lab
BIO 308聽 Genetics
BIL 308聽 聽Genetics Lab
BIO 317聽 Principles of Ecology
BIO 335聽 General Microbiology
BIL 335聽 聽General Microbiology Lab
BIO 402聽 Introduction to Research
BIO 490聽 Senior Biology Seminar
Allied Requirements聽(19 credit hours)
CHM 181* General College Chemistry I
CHL 181* 聽General College Chemistry I Lab
CHM 182* General College Chemistry II
CHL 182* 聽General College Chemistry II Lab
CHM 301聽 Organic Chemistry I
CHL 301聽 聽Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHM 302聽 Organic Chemistry II
CHL 302聽 聽Organic Chemistry II Lab
MTH 212聽 聽Statistics
EXS 210/ EXL 210 Exercise Physiology
EXS 320/ EXL 320 Biomechanics
Additional Electives in Natural Sciences
Biology Directed Electives (minimum of 11 hours)
BIO 114 Medical Terminology
BIO 208 Plant Science & Society
BIO 330 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIL 330 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
BIO 331 Anatomy & Physiology II
BIL 331 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
BIO 340 Pathophysiology
BIO 313 Nutrition Science
BIO 307 Cell Biology
BIL 307 Cell Biology Lab
BIO 403 Immunology
Biology Secondary Electives
BIO 204 Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 207 Introduction to Public Health
BIO 380 Community Partner Internship
BIO 407 Human Genetics
BIL 420 Epidemiology
CHM/CHL 305 Biochemistry
EXS/EXL 210 Exercise Physiology
PSY 210 Developmental Psychology – Lifespan
Students may choose a concentration by taking the courses below:
A.聽聽聽聽 Concentration for Occupational Therapy
The student preparing to apply to professional school in Occupational Therapy may take instead the Bachelor of Science Biology Major or the Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies (B.A.I.S.) with a Concentration in Natural Sciences, as long as they meet the pre-requisites of the particular programs to which they apply. *
* Many graduate training programs in Occupational Therapy are currently transitioning from Master (MOT) to Doctorate (OTD). Admissions criteria will differ. The student is strongly encouraged to identify the specific requirements for the programs to which they are interested in applying.
BIO 114 聽Medical Terminology
BIO 330 Anatomy & Physiology I 3
BIL 330 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1
BIO 331 Anatomy & Physiology II 3
BIL 331 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1
PSY 110 General Psychology
PSY 210 Developmental Psychology
PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology
B. Concentration for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
This concentration is recommended for students interested in a career in the clinical laboratory. A student who successfully completes this B.A. and gains admission to a clinical lab science training program can earn a certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS).
BIO 114 Medical Terminology
BIO 307 Cell Biology
BIL 307 Cell Biology Lab
BIO 330 Anatomy & Physiology I 3
BIL 330 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1
BIO 331 Anatomy & Physiology II 3
BIL 331 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1
BIO 340 Pathophysiology 3
BIO 403 Immunology 3
BIO 407 Human Genetics 3
BIOLOGY MINOR
Total credit hours: 25
REQUIRED CURRICULUM
BIO 201 Principles of Biology I
BIL 201聽 Principles of Biology I Lab
BIO 202 Principles of Biology II
BIL 202聽 Principles of Biology II Lab
BIO 307 Cell Biology
BIL 307聽 Cell Biology Lab
BIO 308 Genetics
BIL 308聽 Genetics Lab
BIO 317 Principles of Ecology
Electives聽 聽Any 300 or higher level BIO course.
Allied requirements are the same as for a Biology major.
Transfer Students
Community college students who wish to transfer to 天美传媒 can follow the Biology Transfer Pathway approved by the statewide Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway (OGTP) and transfer seamlessly to 天美传媒. When you complete an associate鈥檚 degree that includes the biology transfer pathway, you will transfer as a college junior to 天美传媒, with introductory major courses and most general education courses complete, bringing maximum credit from your associate degree. You will be right on track to complete your bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology in as little as four semesters.
OHIO CONSORTIUM FOR TRANSFER PATHWAYS TO THE LIBERAL ARTS
天美传媒 is a member of the聽聽and offers a clear, consistent pathway in biology for community college students transferring to 天美传媒.
天美传媒 worked with the following community colleges to approve the transfer pathway in biology:
- Central Ohio Technical College
- Clark State College
- Columbus State Community College
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Lakeland Community College
- Lorain County Community College
- Northwest State Community College
- Sinclair Community College
- Stark State College
- Terra State Community College
