Biology, B.S.

Biological, Biomedical and Combined Sciences Outcomes

1. Demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the life sciences and be able to describe fundamental concepts in the life sciences.
2. Demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences and be able to describe fundamental concepts in the physical sciences.
3. Use quantitative information to obtain sound results and recognize questionable assumptions.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the broad principles of science and the ways scientists in a particular discipline conduct research.
5. Make observations, understand the fundamental elements of experiment design, generate and analyze data using appropriate quantitative tools, use abstract reasoning to interpret the data and formulate and test hypotheses with scientific rigor.
6. Understand how findings and ideas in science can be applied to explain phenomena and events and influence the larger society.
7. Communicate about science using appropriate oral and written means.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in the collection, interpretation and presentation of scientific data.

The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree is intended for students who plan to a) enter graduate studies in biology or related fields, or b) enter health professional schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy, or related fields. This degree differs from the Bachelor of Arts in content depth and optimal preparation for professional careers.  It is highly recommended that students compare these degree requirements with the admissions requirements of the schools to which they plan to apply, as some variation may occur.  Department advisors will work closely with students in this major to help them meet those requirements.

Minimum of 120 credit required, including 48 upper-division credits.