University General Course Catalog 2015-2016

Apr 25, 2024

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Biology, B.S.

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Description

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology provides students with a solid background in natural science and the choice of specializing in specific areas of biology, as well as the opportunity for participation in faculty guided research. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to compete nationally for admission to graduate programs in the life and health sciences, medical and dental school, and entrance into civil service and industrial positions. Requirements for admission to most medical schools can be met by completion of the biology major without the need for additional courses. Because of curricular overlaps students cannot pursue dual majors in Biology and Neuroscience or dual majors in Biology and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology.

Contact Information

147 Fleischmann Agriculture
(775) 784-6188

College of Science Academic Advisors (new students, continuing freshmen and sophomores)
Steve Calhoun (A-K) - scalhoun@unr.edu
Gina Sella (L-Z) - gsella@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements

Total Units	120
Cumulative GPA	2.0
University GPA	2.0
Major GPA	2.0
Residency Requirement	30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement	15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement	40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution	60 Units

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (40-45 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy.”

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

Select one sequence:

CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) AND
CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) AND
CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)
OR
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) AND
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (7 units)

BIOL 415 - Evolution (4 units)
For the second Capstone, refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog - must be outside the major department.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (46-51 units)

NOTE: CHEM 121A / CHEM 121L or CHEM 201 is prerequisite for BIOL 190 .

A. Required biology courses (19 units)

BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation (2 units)
BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
BIOL 316 - Comparative Animal Physiology (3 units)

Select one of these two emphases for five credits: (5 units)

BIOL 315 - Cell Biology (3 units) AND
BIOL 395 - Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology (2 units)
OR
BIOL 314 - Ecology and Population Biology (3 units) AND
BIOL 394 - Laboratory in Ecology and Population Biology (2 units)
In addition: BIOL 415 - Evolution (See Core Curriculum Capstone requirement.)

B. Chemistry courses (4-8 units)

In addition to the Core Curriculum Natural Sciences requirement (CHEM 121A and CHEM 121L ; and CHEM 122A and CHEM 122L ), complete the following lecture(s) and an Organic Chemistry laboratory.

Organic Chemistry Lecture

CHEM 220A - Introductory Organic Chemistry Lecture (3 units)
OR

Organic Chemistry Lecture I and II

Complete two courses from the following:

CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 units) OR
CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
AND
CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (3 units) OR
CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Choose one of the following:

CHEM 220L - Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1 unit)
CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 units)
CHEM 347 - Laboratory Techniques of Organic Chemistry I (2 units)

C. Mathematics courses (3-4 units)

In addition to the Core Curriculum Math requirement (MATH 181 ), complete a course in Statistics. Select one:

STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units)
APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units)

D. Physics courses (8 units)

PHYS 151 - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units)
OR
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)
AND
PHYS 152 - General Physics II & Lab (4 units)
OR
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) AND
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit)

E. Biology Upper-Division Electives (12 units)

Please consult with a Biology faculty advisor for acceptable courses numbered above BIOL 300 .

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (24-34 units)

VI. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (16 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)
MATH 127 - Precalculus II (3 units)
CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)

Spring Semester (14 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) AND
CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (14-15 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation (2 units)
CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units) OR
APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
PHYS 151 - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units)
BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

PHYS 152 - General Physics II & Lab (4 units)
CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 units)
BIOL 316 - Comparative Animal Physiology (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)
BIOL 314 - Ecology and Population Biology (3 units) OR
BIOL 315 - Cell Biology (3 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
Upper-Division Biology Electives (6 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
General Elective (2 units)
BIOL 394 - Laboratory in Ecology and Population Biology (2 units) OR
BIOL 395 - Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology (2 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units)
Upper-Division Biology Elective (3 units)
Upper-Division Electives (6 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Spring Semester (13-14 units)

BIOL 415 - Evolution (4 units)
Upper-Division Biology Elective (3 units)
Upper-Division Elective (3 units)
General Elective (3-4 units)

Biology With Distinction

In addition to the above requirements, students wishing to be considered for “with distinction” in biology must:

have and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 overall and 3.5 in biology.
be recommended as a candidate by a member of the biology faculty who will serve as a mentor.
successfully complete 3 credits of either BIOL 491 or BIOL 492 during the junior year and 3 credits each semester in BIOL 496 - BIOL 497 during the senior year.
successfully fulfill the requirements of the Biology Special Programs Committee.