Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Biological Sciences
College: Arts and Sciences
Department: Biological Sciences
Contact: Dr. Lawrence Fritz (Chair) lfritz@une.edu
Biology is an exploration of the living world that underscores and explains the unity and diversity of life. But it is also a truly human endeavor in that it affects us all. Because we live at this time in human history – at the beginning of what many believe to be a biological age – students must be able to apply biological concepts to the wide array of problems and choices they inevitably face.
Biological Sciences provides a broad background for students interested in biology. The program is flexible, thereby permitting the student latitude in the area of emphasis. A goal of the major is to provide students with the necessary background for entry-level career positions and graduate study. The major is particularly suited to students interested in the overall field of biology but not wishing to specialize in one of the other majors. It prepares students for advanced study in a variety of graduate programs.
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| Credits | |
| University Core Requirements. |
42-43 |
| Program Required Courses |
21-25 |
| BIO 100-Biology I (included in core requirements) |
|
| BIO 101-Biology II |
4 |
| BIO 200-Genetics |
5 |
| BIO 400 - or higher level elective (not satisfied by Internship/Research) |
3-4 |
| Topic Areas- (to be selected in consultation with advisor) | |
| See Biology Majors: General Information for details | |
| Physiology topic area |
3-4 |
| Ecology topic area |
3-4 |
| Organismal topic area |
3-4 |
| Program Required Science and Mathematics Courses: | 31-32 |
| Chemistry | |
| CHE 110 - General Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHE 111 - General Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHE 210 - Organic Chemistry I |
5 |
| CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry II or CHE 310 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
5 4 |
| Mathematics | |
| MAT 150-Statistics for Life Sciences |
3 |
| MAT 180 - Precalculus |
3 |
| Physics | |
| PHY 110 - Physics I |
4 |
| PHY 111 - Physics II |
4 |
| Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | variable |
| Minimum Required Total Credits |
120 |
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Department of Biological Sciences Faculty
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This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2006-2007 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2006.
The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.