Mar 28, 2024  
2014-15 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-15 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Biology B.S. – Organismic Emphasis - Major Code 7078 (7071)


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General Education Requirements


A minimum of 49 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years.  For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements.  However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements.  Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information.  Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work.  See General Education Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees  for more information.

Biology General Education Requirements


Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree, regardless of the emphasis, are encouraged to select these courses while completing the General Education requirements.

Specialization


Select one course from each of the following areas:

Total 45 hours


Notes


Biology majors must complete the following course as a part of the general education requirements:  MATH 1473 OR MATH 1513. 

It is recommended that students pursuing a career in Biological Sciences select a minor from Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Physics.

A Biology minor will consist of 18 hours of courses in Biology.  Note that General Biological Science (BIOL 1113 or BIOL 1114), General Biological Science Lab (BIOL 1111) and Selected Topics in Biological Science Education (BIOL 4480) do not count toward a minor.

Policies of the College of Science and Health Professions


ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: English proficiency is a graduation requirement. Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
UPPER DIVISION CREDIT: Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses numbered 3000 and above.
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES: At least 55 semester credit hours are required in the liberal arts and sciences for a BS/BSED degree and 40 credit hours of liberal arts and science courses are required for a specialty degree (BSN).   Liberal Arts and Science courses are designated by a “#” after the course title.

 

Biology - Organismic Course Sequence


 The following represents a suggested 4-year sequence of courses. The sequence considers prequisites and specific scheduling of classes.

First Year - Freshman 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

2BIOL 1123*   Evolution and Diversity

2CHEM 1123/1131*  General Chemistry I plus Lab

2BIOL 1131*   Investigative Lab

2ENGL 1213   Freshman Comp II

2MATH 1513  College Algebra

2Communications, 3 hours  (See list in NSU catalog)

2UNIV1002   University Strategies

2Culture and Ideas, 3 hours  (See list in NSU catalog)

2ENGL 1113  Freshman Comp I

2Fine Arts Appreciation, 3 hours  (See list in NSU catalog)

2,3CS/IS 1003  Computers in Modern Society

 

Total Hours  15

Total Hours  16

 

Second Year - Sophomore 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

BIOL 3114*   Genetics

BIOL 3124*   Cell Biology

CHEM 1223/1231*   General Chemistry II plus Lab

CHEM 3123/3132    Organic Chemistry I plus lab

2POLS 1113   American Federal Government

MATH 3513    Statistical Methods

2HIST 1483 or 1493   American History

2Social Sciences, 3 hours  (See list in NSU catalog)

Free elective, 3 hours (Consult with advisor)

UNIV 2091   General Education Capstone

Total Hours  17

Total Hours  16

 

Third Year - Junior 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

CHEM 3223/3232    Organic Chemistry II plus lab

Free elective,  4 hours (Consult with advisor)

BIOL 3013*   Animal Biology

Animal Systematics, 4 hours (See list in NSU catalog)

BIOL 3524*  Ecology

2Life Skills, 3 hours (See list in NSU catalog)

BIOL 3003*  Plant Biology

BIOL 3113**** or BIOL 3423**(and even spring)   Evol of Land Plants/Vertebrates

Total Hours  15

Total Hours  14

 

Fourth Year - Senior 

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Physiology, 4 hours  (See list in NSU catalog)

BIOL 4621Senior Seminar

Plant Systematics**,3 or 4 hours  (See list in NSU catalog)

Biology elective, 4 hours

2H ED 1113 or NUTR 1653   Pers. Health/Basic Nutrition

Free elective, 3 hours  (Consult with advisor)

Biology elective, 4 or 3 hours   (Consult with advisor)

Free elective, 3 hours   (Consult with advisor)

2Global Perspectives, 3 hours   (See list in NSU catalog)

2Global Perspectives, 3 hours  (See list in NSU catalog)

Total Hours  17

Total Hours  14

Total Degree Plan Hours 124

1Shown for Chemistry minor. Minors in Chemistry or Mathematics are recommended for students intending careers in Biology.
2General Education requirement. 
3Requirement may be met in other ways. Consult your advisor.

*     Offered fall and spring.
**   Offered fall only.

***  Offered spring only.
****Offered odd spring only.
 

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