Biology, B.S.

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A Bachelor of Science in Biology prepares graduates to become employees for the science-based industries, medical fields, and agencies that use modern technology or to teach Biology and a selected minor at the secondary level. Students in this major must choose from Integrative Biology Specialization or Biology Education Specialization.

The Integrative Biology Specialization provides an excellent background in computer science/information systems technology as well as a solid foundation in biology, supporting sciences, and mathematics. The graduates of this program will be capable of problem solving and developing marketing strategies for products of research and service in the science-based information industries, such as the biotechnology industry where a background in science and technology, is increasingly necessary. This program also provides an excellent foundation for persons wishing to pursue a specialized professional career such as medicine, dentistry, etc. or to obtain advanced education in the health fields or biological science. DSU has an articulation agreement with SDSU for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Biology who wish to apply to the accelerated nursing program at SDSU and obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

The Biology Education Specialization follows the guidelines of the National Science Teachers Association that a biology core and supporting science, computer and Mathematics courses. Students in this major will have an education technology endorsement.

Location(s): Madison Main Campus

Learning Outcomes: Biology Education
Learning Outcomes: Integrated Biology

Plan of Study for Biology-Education Specialization 22-23
Plan of Study for Biology-Integrated Biology Specialization 22-23

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System-wide General Education Requirement (30 Credits)

Majors must take BIOL 151 /151L and BIOL 153 /153L as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement. Students choosing the Biology Education Specialization must take EPSY 210 and INED 211 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement.

Biology Core (21 Credits)

BIOL 145 - Introduction to Scientific Inquiry 1 credit
BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy 4 credits
BIOL 221L - Human Anatomy Lab 0 credits
BIOL 280 - Inquiry and Analysis in Biology 1 credit
BIOL 280L - Inquiry and Analysis of Biology Laboratory 1 credit
BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology 4 credits
BIOL 311L - Principles of Ecology Lab 0 credits
BIOL 331 - Microbiology 4 credits
BIOL 331L - Microbiology Lab 0 credits
BIOL 371 - Genetics 4 credits
BIOL 371L - Genetics Lab 0 credits
BIOL 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 1-12 credits (2 credits required)

Choose one of the following Specializations (59 Credits)

Biology Education Specialization (59 Credits)

Professional Education Component 28 credits

All Professional Education courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. ¹ No Grade less than a “C” and must be completed prior to admission to Teacher Education.

EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education 1-2 credits (2 credits required) ¹
EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 2-3 credits (3 credits required) ¹
SEED 295 - Practicum 1 credit
SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities 3 credits ¹
Note: Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for the remaining courses. See Requirements for Admission to the College of Education.
EDFN 475 - Human Relations 3 credits
SEED 302 - Secondary/Middle Content Area: Major 2-3 credits (2 credits required)
SEED 401 - Methods of Educational Technology 1 credit
SEED 440 - Classroom Management 1-3 credits (2 credits required)
SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy 1-3 credits (3 credits required)
SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (8 credits required)

Integrative Biology Specialization (59 credits)

Biology Component (19 credits)

BIOL 343 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credits
BIOL 343L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab 0 credits
Choose 15 credits from the following:
BIOL 325 - Physiology 4 credits
BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab 0 credits
BIOL 365 - Vertebrate Zoology 4 credits
BIOL 365L - Vertebrate Zoology Lab 0 credits
BIOL 410 - Conservation Biology 3 credits
BIOL 422 - Immunology 3-4 credits (4 credits required)
BIOL 422L - Immunology Lab 0-1 credits (0 credits required)
BIOL 450 - Aquatic Biology 4 credits
BIOL 450L - Aquatic Biology Lab 0 credits
BIOL 492 - Topics 1-4 credits *
*May be repeated provided student does not enroll in the same topic course.
BIOL 201 - General Botany 3 credits

Math and Science Component (22 credits)

Students planning to pursue a career in medicine or health professions are encouraged to take CHEM 326 , CHEM 460 , CHEM 492 , MATH 123 or MATH 201 , PHYS 111 or PHYS 211 and PHYS 113 or PHYS 213 .

CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I 4 credits
CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab 0 credits
CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II 4 credits
CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Lab 0 credits
MATH 281 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
Choose 11 credits from the following:
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 326L - Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 credit
CHEM 328 - Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 328L - Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 credit
CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 332L - Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 460 - Biochemistry 3 credits
CHEM 492 - Topics 1-4 credits
EXS 350 - Exercise Physiology 3 credits
EXS 350L - Exercise Physiology Lab 1 credit
EXS 353 - Kinesiology 2-3 credits
HIM 130 - Basic Medical Terminology 2 credits (2 credits required)
HLTH 422 - Nutrition 3 credits
MATH 123 - Calculus I 4 credits
MATH 125 - Calculus II 4-5 credits (4 credits required)
MATH 418 - Mathematical Modeling 3 credits
PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I 4 credits
PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Laboratory 0 credits
PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II 4 credits
PHYS 113L - Introduction to Physics II Laboratory 0 credits
PHYS 211 - University Physics I 3-4 credits (4 credits required)
PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory 0-1 credits (0 credits required)
PHYS 213 - University Physics II 3-4 credits (4 credits required)
PHYS 213L - University Physics II Laboratory 0-1 credits (0 credits required)

Science Technology Component (15 credits)

BIOL 303 - Introduction to Biological Instrumentation 3 credits
BIOL 335 - Introduction to Bioinformatics 3 credits
CSC 105 - Introduction to Computers 3 credits
ENGL 379 - Technical Communication 3 credits
Choose one course from the following (3 credits)
CIS 123 - Problem Solving and Programming 3 credits
CIS 130 - Visual Basic Programming 3 credits
CSC 150 - Computer Science I 3 credits

Social Science Component (3 credits)

Select a course from Social Science listing with prefix ANTH, HIST or SOC that is not already used to satisfy general education requirement.

Electives (10 Credits)

Two of these electives will have been met upon completion of BIOL 151 /151L and BIOL 153 /153L as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement.

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