College of Science
Department of Biology
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- For more information about Biology, see the link to the Biology Department
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with Joshua Wardle, advisor in Biology. Current students should also meet with Joshua Wardle and logon to DegreeWorks to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: highest Math Requirement for this degree is MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL) amd STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI) |
| A minimum GPA of 2.25 must be attained in all Biology and Public Health coursework required by the major. |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.25 GPA |
Fourth Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| BIOL 5210: Cell Biology |
3 |
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BIOL 5230: Developmental Biology |
3 |
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| BIOL 5250: Evolutionary Biology (CI) OR Biology Elective course |
3 OR 3 |
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BIOL 5250: Evolutionary Biology (CI) OR Biology Elective course |
3 OR 3 |
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| Upper Division Physiology Elective OR Biology Elective OR Molecular/Biology/Biotechnology courses |
3-5 |
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Upper Division Physiology Elective OR Biology Elective OR Molecular/Biology/Biotechnology courses |
3-5 |
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| University Studies or Biology Elective OR Elective course |
6-7 |
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University Studies or Biology Elective OR Elective course |
6-7 |
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Comments
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Comments
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The Department of Biology offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Majors will complete a core of courses which provide an understanding of biological principles. Upper-division courses provide integration, in-depth study, and an opportunity for specialization within the different degree emphases. Additional coursework in chemistry, physics, statistics, and mathematics provides knowledge and analytical skills in these important related fields. Biology degrees provide a foundation for graduate work or employment in research, industry, or governmental agencies. Biology majors can add a minor area of study, such as business or chemistry, to enhance their employment opportunities.
Admission Requirements For This Major
1. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
2. Transfer students from other institutions need a 2.25 transfer GPA and students transferring from other USU majors need a 2.25 GPA for admission to this major in good standing.
For further information contact the Biology Advising Center in Biology-Natural Resources 101. The advisor for Biology majors is Joshua Wardle, Biology-Natural Resources 101, (435) 797-7906 or by e-mail to: joshua.wardle@usu.edu
Students must complete the General Education Requirements :
- or will fulfill the Exploration requirement in conjunction with one of the General Education categories
- The required Biology coursework will fulfill the BLS requirement
- The required Chemistry coursework will fulfill the BPS requirement
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :
- , along with another course having CI designation, will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
- will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement
- Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Social Sciences (DSS)
