Biology Plan of Study
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Total credit hours: 120
REQUIRED CURRICULUM
Core and General Education Requirements (48 credit hours)
LUC College Connections requirements for students in the BA in Biology:
LUC 102 College Connections
BIO 216 Seasonal Field Ecology for LUC 201 Concept Connections
LUC 200 Communication Connections
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 may take certain Major & Allied Requirements marked with an asterisk (*) to fulfill both general education and major requirements.
Major Requirements (27 credit hours)
BIO 201 Principles of Biology I
BIL 201 Principles of Biology I Lab
BIO 202 Principles of Biology II
BIL 202 Principles of Biology II Lab
BIO 307 Cell Biology
BIL 307 Cell Biology Lab
BIO 308 Genetics
BIL 308 Genetics Lab
BIO 317 Principles of Ecology
BIO 335 General Microbiology
BIL 335 General Microbiology Lab
BIO 402 Introduction to Research
BIO 490 Senior Biology Seminar
Allied Requirements (19 credit hours)
CHM 181* General College Chemistry I
CHL 181* General College Chemistry I Lab
CHM 182* General College Chemistry II
CHL 182* General College Chemistry II Lab
CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I
CHL 301 Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II
CHL 302 Organic Chemistry II Lab
MTH 212 Statistics
Natural Science Electives 14- 23 s.h.
EXS 210/ EXL 210 Exercise Physiology
EXS 320/ EXL 320 Biomechanics
Additional Electives in Natural Sciences
Students may choose a concentration by taking the courses below:
A. 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 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 3
PHS 201 College Physics I 4
PLA 201 College Physics I Lab 1
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 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 401 Parasitology 3
BIO 403 Immunology 3
BIO 407 Human Genetics 3
BIO 419 Molecular Biology 3
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Total credit hours: 122
Required Curriculum
Core and General Education Requirements (39 credit hours)
LUC College Connections requirements for student in the BS in Biology:
LUC 102 College Connections
BIO 216 Seasonal Field Ecology for FYE 201 Concept Connections
LUC 200 Communication Connections
Major Requirements
Students majoring in biology may take certain Major & Allied Requirements marked with an asterisk (*) to fulfill both general education and major requirements.
BIO 201* Principles of Biology I
BIL 201* Principles of Biology I Lab
BIO 202 Principles of Biology II
BIL 202 Principles of Biology II Lab
BIO 307 Cell Biology
BIL 307 Cell Biology Lab
BIO 308 Genetics
BIL 308 Genetics Lab
BIO 317 Principles of Ecology
BIO 335 General Microbiology
BIL 335 General Microbiology Lab
BIO 402 Introduction to Research
BIO 490 Senior Biology Seminar
Allied Requirements (33 credit hours)
CHM 181* General College Chemistry I
CHL 181* General College Chemistry I Lab
CHM 182* General College Chemistry II
CHL 182* General College Chemistry II Lab
CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I
CHL 301 Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II
CHL 302 Organic Chemistry II Lab
PHS 201 College Physics I
PLA 201 College Physics I Lab
PHS 202 College Physics II
PLA 202 College Physics II Lab
MTH 212 Statistics
MTH 135 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I
Electives in a Concentration of the student’s choice (18 credit hours)
Health Sciences Concentration
BIO 114 Medical Terminology
BIO 313 Nutrition Science
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 403 Immunology
(Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or Physics courses.)
The Chemistry Minor can be achieved by taking the following Chemistry courses:
CHM 305 Basic Biochemistry
CHL 305 Basic Biochemistry Lab
Cellular & Molecular Concentration
BIO 403 Immunology
BIO 407 Human Genetics
BIO 411 Biotechnology
BIO 419 Molecular Biology
CHM 305 Basic Biochemistry
CHL 305 Basic Biochemistry Lab
Additional Electives in Natural Sciences
(Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or Physics courses.)
General Biology Concentration
BIL 317 Principles of Ecology Lab
BIO 305 Botany
BIL 305 Botany Lab
BIO 440 Conservation Biology
ONE of the following courses in cellular/molecular biology
a. BIO 403 Immunology
b. BIO 407 Human Genetics
c. BIO 411 Biotechnology
d. BIO 419 Molecular Biology
ONE of the following courses with lab
a. BIO 306 Vertebrate Zoology
BIL 306 Vertebrate Zoology Lab
b. BIO 311 Invertebrate Zoology
BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology Lab
Additional Electives in Natural Sciences
(Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or Physics courses)
Environmental Biology Concentration
PHS 112 Earth Science
ENV 202 Society, Environment & Sustainability
BIO 216 Seasonal Field Ecology
ENV 412 Environmental Statutes and Regulations
ONE of the following courses with lab
BIO 311 Invertebrate Zoology
BIL 311 Invertebrate Zoology Lab
BIO 401 Parasitology
BIL 401 Parasitology Lab
Biology Minor
Total credit hours: 25
Required Curriculum
BIO 201 Principles of Biology I
BIL 201 Principles of Biology I Lab
BIO 202 Principles of Biology II
BIL 202 Principles of Biology II Lab
BIO 307 Cell Biology
BIL 307 Cell Biology Lab
BIO 308 Genetics
BIL 308 Genetics Lab
BIO 317 Principles of Ecology
Electives Any 300 or higher level BIO course.
Allied requirements are the same as for a Biology major.