Integrative Biology B.S. *

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OSRHE Program Code: 115
CIP Code: 260101

Major Code: 7060

Option Codes:

7061 - Organismic
7062 - Fisheries and Wildlife

Biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions. There are many fields of study within biology such as anatomy, biochemistry, botany, cell biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, physiology and zoology. NSU offers courses in all of these areas, permitting students to select courses that will best suit their interests and career goals. With so much rapid change in biology, the career opportunities are excellent. Many students go on to pursue further education and higher degrees in biological sciences, dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry and veterinary medicine. Others enter the job market directly as junior high and high school teachers, laboratory technicians and park rangers.

Student Learning Outcomes

Attain biological foundation knowledge.
Specialize in a biology subfield.
Demonstrate the methods and technologies of modern biology.
Demonstrate knowledge of living systems.
Analyze novel data or information and formulate independent conclusions.
Prepare for employment in some field of biology, graduate research, or further training in the health professions.

General Education Requirements

A minimum of 46 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 more information.

Integrative Biology General Education Requirements

The following are course prerequisites that may be completed as part of the General Education requirements.

Select one of the following options:

Fisheries and Wildlife - 27 hours (7062)

Required Courses - 23 hours

BIOL 3252 - Fisheries Research Methods
BIOL 3272 - Wildlife Research Methods
BIOL 4324 - Principles of Fisheries & Wildlife Management
BIOL 4554 - Limnology
GEOG 3813 - Geographic Information Systems
Select 8 hours of Animal Systematics from the following courses:
BIOL 3244 - Ichthyology
BIOL 4234 - Mammalogy
BIOL 4264 - Ornithology
BIOL 4584 - Herpetology

Biology Electives - 4 hours

4 hours of BIOL electives

Organismic - 27 hours (7061)

Required Courses - 15 hours (7061)

Biology Electives - 12 hours

Complete 12 hours of Biology electives.

Major Total - 70 hours

Additional Degree Information - Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions

In addition to general education and program requirements stated above, additional hours may be needed to satisfy all minimum degree requirements listed below.

English Proficiency: Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
A minimum of 124 hours is required. PE activity is limited to four hours. Prior learning credit (CLEP, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc) is limited to 30 hours.
A minimum of 30 hours in residence (from NSU) is required for graduation. PE activity is limited to four hours. Hours in residence exclude zero-level courses and prior learning credit such as CLEP, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc.
A minimum of 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses is required for graduation.
A minimum of 60 hours from a 4-year school is required for graduation excluding zero level and PE activity courses.
At least fifty percent of the major requirements must be upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level).
At least 18 hours or fifty percent of the major, whichever is greater, must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
The minimum number of credit hours required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences varies based on the type of degree. B.S. and B.S.Ed. degrees require at least 55 hours and B.S.M.L.S. and B.S.N. degrees require at least 40 hours. Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) courses are identified in catalog course descriptions.

For additional information, see Bachelor’s Degree Requirements .