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School of Natural Sciences
Biology (Bachelor of Science)
The B.S. in Biology degree provides a stronger background in science and math than the B.A. degree and will better prepare students for research-oriented careers as professional biologists and/or fulfill the preprofessional requirements for professional degrees in Health Sciences. The degree may also serve as a terminal degree for a variety of biology professions. Courses in second semester calculus, as well as individual study in biological research, are recommended depending on the career goals. Two courses in mathematics: Calculus (MATH-M 215 or MATH-M 119) and statistics (MATH-K 300) are required; second semester calculus (MATH-M 120 or MATH-M 216) is recommended for some programs such as veterinarian medicine and pharmacy. Biology major courses may be repeated only a limited number of times including late withdrawals.
Biology BS Residency Requirement
In addition to the IU Southeast Residency Requirement for Bachelor's Degrees and the School of Natural Science Residency Requirement, students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Biology must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours in Biological Sciences, including at least two courses with associated lab, in residence at IU Southeast.
Degree Program Admission Requirements
To be fully admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree program, students must meet the School of Natural Science's Admission Requirements and complete BIOL-L 101 (Introduction to Biological Science I) or BIOL-L 102 (Introduction to Biological Science II) with a grade of C or better.
General Education Component
All students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Biology must complete the campus General Education Core Requirements. See General Education Core for all IU Southeast Baccalaureate Degrees for a complete listing of requirements.
Core Program
All courses listed below require a grade of C or better. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be used to satisfy a General Education Core Requirement.
The program is divided into three tiers and students are expected to complete the courses with a C before they move to the next tier. Failure to do so may result in poor academic performance.
Tier 1: Biology: BIOL-L101*, BIOL-L102*, BIOL-L211, and BIOL-L317/Z318 or BIOL-L 346 or PLSC-B373 or PLSC-B375 (w/permission); Chemistry: CHEM-C105*/C125*, CHEM-C106/C126.
Tier 2: Biology: BIOL-L311/L319, PHSL-P416/P418 or PLSC-B370, Organismal Diversity requirement; Chemistry CHEM-C341/C343, CHEM-C342/C344; Calculus: MATH-M 119* or MATH-M 215* & Statistics: MATH-K 300.
Tier 3: Biology: Ecology requirement, BIOL-L318, BIOL-L312, BIOL-L403, Required Upper Level elective(s) 5 or 6 credits; Chemistry: CHEM-C484 (or C485); Physics* one-year sequence.
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Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
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Tier 1 |
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BIOL-L |
101* |
Introduction to Biological Sciences 1 |
5 |
C |
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BIOL-L |
102* |
Introduction to Biological Sciences 2 |
5 |
C |
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BIOL-L |
211 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
C |
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Developmental Requirement (Choose one of the following as part of Tier 1) |
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BIOL-L & BIOL-Z |
317 & 318 |
Developmental Biology & Developmental Biology Lab |
3/2
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C
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OR |
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| BIOL-L | 346 |
Survey of Molecular Developmental Biology |
5 |
C |
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OR |
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PLSC-B |
373 |
Plant Growth Development |
5 |
C |
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OR |
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PLSC-B |
375 |
Horticulture Plants (with Coordinator permission) |
5 |
C |
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CHEM-C |
105* |
Principles of Chemistry I |
3 |
C |
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CHEM-C |
125* |
Experimental Chemistry I |
2 |
C |
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CHEM-C |
106 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
3 |
C |
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CHEM-C |
126 |
Experimental Chemistry II |
2 |
C |
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Tier 2 |
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BIOL-L & BIOL-L |
311 & 319 |
Genetics & Genetics Lab |
3/3 |
C |
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CHEM-C |
341 |
Organic Chemistry Lectures I |
3 |
C |
| CHEM-C | 343 | Organic Chemistry Laboratories I | 2 | C |
| CHEM-C | 342 | Organic Chemistry Lectures II | 3 | C |
| CHEM-C | 344 | Organic Chemistry Laboratories II | 2 | C |
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MATH-M OR MATH-M |
215* OR 119* |
Calculus OR Brief Survey of Calculus 1 |
5 3 |
C |
| MATH-K | 300 | Statistical Techniques for Health Professions | 3 | C |
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Physiology Requirement (Choose one of the following as part of Tier 2) |
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PHSL-P & PHSL-P |
416 & 418 |
Comparative Animal Physiology & Lab in Comparative Animal Physiology |
3/2
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C |
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OR |
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PLSC-B |
370 |
Plant Physiology |
5 |
C |
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OR |
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| PHSL-P | 215 |
Human Physiology |
5 | C |
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AND |
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Organismal Diversity Requirement (Choose one of the following as part of Tier 2) |
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PLSC-B |
364 |
Summer Flowering Plants |
5 |
C |
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OR |
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MICR-M & MICR-M |
310 & 315 |
Microbiology & Microbiology Lab |
3/2 |
C |
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OR |
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ZOOL-Z ZOOL-Z |
373 & 383 |
Entomology & Laboratory in Entomology |
3/2 |
C |
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Tier 3 |
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Ecology Requirement (Choose one of the following as part of Tier 3) |
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BIOL-L BIOL-L BIOL-L MICR-M |
303 343 473 & 474 420 |
Field Biology OR Applied Conservation Biology OR Ecology & Ecology Lab OR Environmental Microbiology |
3 5 3 5-6 |
C |
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BIOL-L |
318 |
Evolution |
5 |
C |
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BIOL-L |
312 |
Cell Biology |
3 |
C |
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BIOL-L |
403 |
Biology Seminar |
1 |
C |
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Any biology course |
300-level or above |
Required Biology Elective |
5 or 3/2 |
C |
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CHEM-C |
484 |
Biomolecules and Catabolism |
3 |
C |
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PHYS-P OR PHYS-P |
201 or 221 |
General Physics 1 or Physics 1 |
5 5 |
C |
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PHYS-P OR PHYS-P |
202 or 222 |
General Physics 2 or Physics 2 |
5 5 |
C |
General & Upper-Level Electives
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours and 30 credit hours at the 300-level or above. Elective courses may be necessary to complete the minimum credit hour requirements.