BSBIO - Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
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Are you interested in the study of life, ranging from molecules to ecosystems, with applications in conservation, medicine, and more? The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences is designed to help students develop the content knowledge, conceptual understanding, and scientific skills needed to explore the living world across all levels of biological organization. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in biology and allows students to select one of four concentrations to guide their upper-division coursework: Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Coastal Ecology, or Integrative Biology. Scientific reasoning and investigative methods are practiced in the classroom, laboratory, and field. Students also have opportunities to participate in biological research, internships, and service-learning. The program prepares students to succeed in a variety of biology-related careers and graduate and professional programs.
The Biochemistry concentration emphasizes quantitative approaches that bridge students’ interests in biology and chemistry and prepare them for a variety of graduate programs as well as jobs in biochemistry and chemistry. The laboratory skills gained by graduates of this concentration are marketable for many industry positions such as quality control, product development, and diagnostics.
The Biomedical Science concentration prepares students for professional programs and careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, and other health-related fields, as well as microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, and biotechnology.
The Coastal Ecology concentration focuses on coastal and marine biodiversity, ecology, and conservation biology. Students participate in hands-on fieldwork along the Georgia coast and beyond. Alumni are prepared for graduate studies and careers in marine biology, ecology, conservation, wildlife and natural resource management, environmental education, etc.
Integrative Biology incorporates multiple disciplines and perspectives to explore complex biological systems. Integrative biologists study whole organisms – plants, animals, microbes, etc. – and the genetic, cellular, physiological, ecological, and evolutionary processes that shape their lives. The Integrative Biology concentration provides students with a broad foundation that spans levels of the biological hierarchy and prepares them for a wide range of employment and graduate school pathways. This concentration allows for the most flexibility in upper division courses that can be catered to students’ interests and career plans.
- GLOB1001
- GLOB1001H
- BIOL1107
- BIOL1107L
- BIOL1108
- BIOL1108L
- CHEM2211
- CHEM2211L
- MATH1401
OR MATH1401H
- GEOL1121
AND GEOL1121L - PHYS1111
AND PHYS1111L - PHYS2211
AND PHYS2212L
Students must complete one lecture and lab combination for this requirement. Biochemistry and Biomedical concentration should select Physics course.
- BIOL2440K
- BIOL4110K
- BIOL3110K
OR BIOL3400K
OR BIOL3450K - BIOL3300K
OR BIOL3600 - BIOL4500
- BIOL4950
Students who complete BIOL 3300K (4 credits) can use the extra credit hour in the directed electives section of their concentration courses.
Biomedical Science students are expected to take BIOL 3110K.
Coastal Ecology students are expected to take BIOL 3300K.
- CHEM2212
AND CHEM2212L - CHEM3000K
- CHEM3100
- CHEM4100K
- CHEM3200
OR CHEM3300K - BIOL3220K
OR BIOL3270K
OR BIOL4050K
OR BIOL4215K
Students who complete CHEM 3300K can use the extra credit hour in the open electives section below.
- PHYS1112
AND PHYS1112L - PHYS2212
AND PHYS2212L
Select the second physics/lab course from Area F to complete the sequence.
Students who completed BIOL 3300K and/or CHEM 3300K can use the extra credit hour(s) to count toward this requirement.
Internships/research courses are strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue graduate school.
Most student will have elective area met if they complete MATH 1111 and Wellness. Seek assistance from advisor to see if extra courses are necessary.
- BIOL3220K
- BIOL3270K
- BIOL3060K
- BIOL3250K
- BIOL4020K
- BIOL3370K
OR BIOL3380K
OR BIOL3390K
OR BIOL4650K - GEOL3350
OR ENVS3510
OR ENVS3600
OR ENVS4020
Students can use the extra credit hour from BIOL 3300K and an extra credit hour if they took a 4 credit ENVS course above to satisfy this requirement.
Internships/research courses are strongly recommended.
- CHEM2212
AND CHEM2212L - BIOL3100
OR CHEM3100 - BIOL3111K
- PHYS1112
AND PHYS1112L - PHYS2212
AND PHYS2212L
Complete second course from Area F to complete sequence.
- BIOL3500
- BIOL3501
- BIOL4215K
Student must complete one of the courses above.
- BIOL3410
- BIOL3760
- BIOL4150
- BIOL4300
- BIOL4890
Students must complete 3 courses from the above list.
Students who completed BIOL 3300K and/or BIOL 4215K can use the extra credit(s) to count toward this requirement.
Internships/research courses are strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue Medical, Veterinary, or Dental School.
- GEOL1122
AND GEOL1122L - PHYS1112
AND PHYS1112L - PHYS2212
AND PHYS2212L
Students must complete the second lecture/lab courses in the sequence from Area F
- BIOL3100
- BIOL3500
- BIOL3501
- BIOL4050K
- BIOL4215K
Student must complete one of the courses above.
- BIOL3220K
- BIOL3270K
- BIOL4050K
- BIOL4215K
Student must complete two of the courses above.
- BIOL3370K
- BIOL3380K
- BIOL3390K
- BIOL4050K
- BIOL4126K
- BIOL4200K
Student must complete one of the courses above.
- BIOL3060K
- BIOL3250K
- BIOL3300K
- BIOL3600
- BIOL4020K
- BIOL4650K
Student must complete one of the courses above.
Students who took BIOL 3300K in the major required courses above or who took 4 credit courses in the concentration categories of "Cell and Molecular Biology" and/or "Ecology and Evolution" can use those extra credit hours to satisfy this requirement.
Most student will have elective area met if they complete MATH 1111 and Wellness. Seek assistance from advisor to see if extra courses are necessary.
Notes
In addition to the above program of study, students must also complete all collegewide Graduation Requirements.
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