Successful completion of this major’s biology courses and the professional education sequence lead to certification as a secondary school teacher in biology. Students in this program must select an academic minor in another department. A minor in chemistry education is recommended. Advising for this major is provided by Carolyn J. Lowe in the School of Education.
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| Total Credits Required for Degree | 145 |
| Liberal Studies | 30-40 |
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 40 |
| BI 203 Medical Microbiology (3-5 cr.) or | 5 |
| BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.) |
| Biology Electives | 11 |
| Other Required Courses | 32 |
| Chemistry Electives (200 level and above) | 8 |
| Choose from the following: | 4 |
| GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.) [III] |
| GC 225 Introduction to Maps (2 cr.) |
| GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.) [III] |
| GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.) |
| GC 390 Oceanography (2 cr.) |
| Teaching Minor, minimum | 20-24 |
| Professional Education | 37 |
| * Transfer students may satisfy the CH 111 and CH 112 requirements with a minimum of 4 credit hours each. |