Biology, B.S.

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 either concurrently or subsequently.

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Contact Information

147 Fleischmann Agriculture
(775) 784-6188

College of Science Academic Advisors: http://www.unr.edu/science/academic-advising

Transfer to Nevada

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Graduation Requirements

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-33 units)

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

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (9 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (50-55 units)

NOTE: CHEM 121A  / CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201  is prerequisite for BIOL 190  ; some professional schools require organic chemistry lecture and lab (CHEM 341  , CHEM 342  , CHEM 345  ).

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (23-34 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

Use the Planner in MyNEVADA to build a custom graduation plan. Review and adjust the plan in each academic advisement session.

Biology With Distinction

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

1. have and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 overall and 3.5 in biology.
2. be recommended as a candidate by a member of the biology faculty who will serve as a mentor.
3. 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.
4. successfully fulfill the requirements of the Biology Special Programs Committee.