Biological Sciences, BS

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A degree in Biological Sciences prepares students for a wide range of careers in science, healthcare, research, and related fields. Graduates develop strong analytical, laboratory, and problem-solving skills applicable to diverse professional paths and areas of graduate study.

Program Requirements:

Completion of the Bonaventure Program and requirements for undergraduate degrees.
17 hours of Biology (BIO) at the 200-400 level of which only three courses may be at the 200-level.
The student needs a minimum of 39 semester hours at the 300-400 level (all courses) to receive a degree.
PHI 323 - EW: Bioethics is strongly recommended.
Students need a Cumulative Major GPA of 2.0 and no more than 2 major courses below a C to receive a degree. Major courses are all courses listed in section G of the degree checklist.

Core Classes:

BIO 150 - Principles of Biology I 4 Credit(s)
BIO 151 - Principles of Biology II 4 Credit(s)
BIO 232 - Microbiology 3 Credit(s)
BIO 305 - Genetics 3 Credit(s)
BIO 327 - W: Ecology 3 Credit(s)
BIO 330 - Developmental Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIO 350 - Molecular Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIO 497 - W: Coordinating Seminar 1 Credit(s) (senior year).

Required Science Classes:

CHE 150 - General Chemistry I 5 Credit(s)
CHE 151 - General Chemistry II 5 Credit(s)
CHE 302 - Organic Chemistry I 5 Credit(s)
CHE 303 - Organic Chemistry II 5 Credit(s)
PHY 211 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 Credit(s)
PHY 212 - Fundamentals of Physics II 4 Credit(s) (CHE 321 highly recommended).

Required Math Classes:

MAT 242 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 Credit(s)
and 3 hours of statistics.