Applied Biology - Bachelor of Science
Biology is the study of all living organisms, from the microscopic to macroscopic. The biology faculty at the Regionals offer a wide range of courses that provide a solid background in two primary concentrations for the BS in Applied Biology: 1) Environmental Biology and 2) Human Biology & Health Sciences. Each concentration trains students in critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and the application of science to societal issues. The course of study for either concentration within Applied Biology will prepare students to formulate questions, make meaningful observations, analyze and interpret data, and arrive at conclusions. Development of these skills will enable students to recognize, address, and solve problems while gaining scientific literacy and a broad knowledge of biology. During their training as biologists students will learn how living organisms function, evolve, and interact with one another and their environment. Students majoring in Applied Biology may not major in Biology or Zoology.
Program Requirements
Environmental Biology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 115 | Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity | 4 |
| BIO 116 | Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 206 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| BIO 209 | Fundamentals of Ecology | 3 |
| BIO 342 | Genetics | 3 |
| BSC 292 | Applied Biology Sophomore Seminar: Planning Your Future in Applied Biology (Seminar I) | 1 |
| BSC 492 | Applied Biology Senior Seminar: Becoming a Professional Biologist (Seminar II) | 1 |
| Select three of the following: | 12 | |
| Dendrology | ||
| Vertebrate Zoology | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Plant Diversity | ||
| Microbial Diversity | ||
| Professional Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: (1 required at the 400-level) | 6-7 | |
| Environmental Education: Focus on Natural History | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Research in Applied Biology 1 | ||
or BSC 340 | Internship | |
| Approaches to Problem Solving and Research in Applied Biology Capstone | ||
| Capstone in Environmental Biology | ||
| Related Hours | ||
| CHM 141 | College Chemistry | 3-4 |
| or CHM 141R | College Chemistry | |
| CHM 142 | College Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 144 | College Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 145 | College Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or POL 241 | American Political System | |
| GLG 115L | Understanding the Earth | 1 |
| GLG 121 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GLG 244 | Oceanography | 3 |
| or GLG 307 | Water and Society | |
| STA 261 | Statistics | 4 |
| or MTH 151 | Calculus I | |
| Earn 1 Tool | 18-21 | |
Applied Social Research Minor | ||
Commerce Minor | ||
Data Intelligence Minor | ||
Forensic Investigation Minor | ||
GIS Certificate | ||
Psychological Science Minor | ||
Self-Designed Tool (department approval required) | ||
| 52 hours at the 200-level or above | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 79-84 | |
Human Biology and Health Sciences Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 115 | Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity | 4 |
| BIO 116 | Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 203 | Introduction to Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO 206 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| or BIO 209 | Fundamentals of Ecology | |
| BIO 305 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 342 | Genetics | 3 |
| BSC 292 | Applied Biology Sophomore Seminar: Planning Your Future in Applied Biology (Seminar I) | 1 |
| BSC 492 | Applied Biology Senior Seminar: Becoming a Professional Biologist (Seminar II) | 1 |
| Professional Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: (1 required at the 400-level) | 9 | |
| Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Microbial Diversity | ||
| Research in Applied Biology 1 | ||
or BSC 340 | Internship | |
| Approaches to Problem Solving and Research in Applied Biology Capstone | ||
| Applications of Biotechnology to Human Health: Concepts and Issues | ||
| Fundamentals of Epidemiology | ||
| Related Hours | ||
| CHM 141 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| or CHM 141R | College Chemistry | |
| CHM 142 | College Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 144 | College Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 145 | College Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 241 & CHM 242 & CHM 244 & CHM 245 | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4-10 |
| or CHM 231 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | |
| CHM 332 & 332L | Outlines of Biochemistry and Outlines of Biochemistry Lab | 4 |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I | 4-5 |
| or STA 261 | Statistics | |
| PHY 161 | Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory I | 4 |
| Earn 1 Tool | 18-21 | |
Applied Social Research Minor | ||
Commerce Minor | ||
Data Intelligence Minor | ||
Forensic Investigation Minor | ||
GIS Certificate | ||
Psychological Science Minor | ||
Self-Designed Tool (department approval required) | ||
| 52 hours at the 200-level or above | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 81-91 | |