Biological Sciences (BSI)

Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Biological Sciences

College:  Arts and Sciences

Department: Biological Sciences

Contact:  Dr. Stine Brown (Chair) sbrown@une.edu

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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.

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program.  Transferred biology courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the biology courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents.  Otherwise, they will transfer as general electives.  All Biology courses previously completed must be no older than eight years.  Other options and restrictions apply.  See Undergraduate Admissions also.

Curricular Requirements	Credits
University Core Requirements	42-43
Program Required Courses	20-25
BIO 105 - Biology I: Ecology/Evolution (included in core requirements)
BIO 106 - Biology II: Cellular/Molecular	4
BIO 200-Genetics or BIO 207 Organismal Genetics	5-4
BIO 400 - or higher level elective (not satisfied by Internship/Research)	3-4
Topic Areas- (to be selected in consultation with advisor)
See General Information for Biological Sciences Department Majors 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 190 - Calculus I (pending approval)	4
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

See General Information for Biological Sciences Department Majors for details concerning curriculum topic areas, minors, honors program, internships, and general information on UNE's largest department.  Please visit our Department Homepage also.

Secondary Education Certification

The department offers Biological Sciences majors the opportunity to select all of the EDU secondary education certification courses (listed below) as their electives in order to become middle or high school teachers (grades 7 - 12) in the area of life science. While providing a solid foundation in the biological sciences, this program includes extensive coursework in education, which, when combined with the secondary teaching internship, will result in State of Maine teacher certification upon completion of the degree program. This program is approved by the State of Maine Board of Education.

Education Courses	Credits
EDU 105 - Exploring Teaching	3
EDU 133 - American Education	3
EDU 202 - Curriculum Theory and Design	3
EDU 220 - Exceptionality in the Classroom	3
EDU 430 - Educational Assessment and Evaluation	3
EDU 437 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Science	3
EDU 486 - Secondary Education Practicum	1 - 4
EDU 492 - Secondary Internship	15
EDU 346 - Technology in the Secondary Classroom (Part of the internship semester as of Spring 2009)	1
EDU 330 Educational Psychology and Classroom Management is highly recommended (PSY 270 Sociocultural Context H.D. II may be completed in lieu of EDU 330, also fulfilling CORE requirements)
Education Minimum Required Total Credits	35 - 38

See Education Department for more details

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Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2009-2010 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2009.

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.