Biology, B.S.

Major Code: 6000

University Core (Total Listed 42-44)

For full list of courses see University Core (Bachelor’s) .

Support Courses: 0-6 Minimum Required Hours

Students majoring in Biology are encouraged to complete the following courses in high school.

Two years of high school algebra and one year of Trigonometry OR
MATH 1453 - Applied Algebra OR
MATH 1513 - College Algebra AND
MATH 1593 - Plane Trigonometry

Major Requirements

Biology: 67 Minimum Required Hours

Biology Core (required of all degree candidates): 25 Credit Hours

Mathematics: 6 Credit Hours

Chemistry: 15 Credit Hours

Physics: 4 Credit Hours

PHY 1114 - Gen Physics I & Lab

Upper Division Biology Electives (to bring major total to 67)**: 17 Credit Hours

** Any 3000/4000 level UCO BIO course or its equivalent AND/OR CHEM 3403 Biochemistry I

** At least five courses taken for the B.S. in Biology must be BIO courses with a lab. These courses include the three lab courses required as part of the core: BIO 1224 , BIO 2211 , and BIO 3054 .

*To enroll in a Capstone Experience, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours. This 0 credit hour course is designed to be taken in conjunction with a capstone experience. Capstone experiences may include the following courses or special projects in biology. Special projects include but are not limited to independent research, service learning, professional school applications, or other equivalent experiences as approved by the Capstone Coordinator. Approval of the Capstone Coordinator is required before starting any capstone experience. A reflective writing piece, which must receive a passing score, will be required for all capstones.

Notes:

A maximum of 2 credit hours of the courses listed above, whether taken in conjunction with the capstone experience or not, will apply to the 67 credit hours required in the major except when BIO 4012 OR BIO 4582 is chosen. If BIO 4012 OR BIO 4582 is chosen as the capstone experience, an additional 2 credit hours may be taken.

Electives to bring total to: 124 Minimum Required Hours

General Physics II is a recommended elective.

Graduating seniors must take a national assessment exam in Biology as a graduation requirement for the B.S. in Biology.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in (a) all college course work, (b) course work at UCO, and (c) major courses: 2.00
A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all courses in the major to count toward meeting degree requirements.