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Nov 22, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Biology, B.S.
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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 Microbiology and Immunology either concurrently or subsequently.
http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/science/biology-bs-assessment-plan
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- successfully apply the knowledge they gained in each course to succeed in the following course in the recommended course sequence.
- identify, appreciate, and use the features of scientific method in research and distinguish it from other ways of knowing and learning.
- obtain relevant information, process and evaluate this information using critical thinking skills, and communicate their ideas to a wider audience using an appropriate format.
- show proficiency in content knowledge in the field of Biology that meet or exceed those of the national average for similar institutions.
- demonstrate competence in technical skills used in advanced laboratory courses and in the workplace.
Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno
Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking Icon Capture42Active-Hidden2019-12-17 20:13:412019-12-17 20:13:41 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 Transferology to assist in your planning.
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. 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 Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.
A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (4-7 units) - CO2
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) - CO4, CO4L
Select one sequence:
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Core Requirements (9 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9
The following courses count in the general education requirement: B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses . C. Global Context Course - CO11
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO11 courses . E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13
F. Application Course - CO14
The following courses count in the major requirement: III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
A. Required biology courses (23 units)
Select one of these two emphases for five credits: (5 units)
B. Chemistry courses (4-8 units)
NOTE: In addition to the Core Curriculum Natural Sciences requirement ( and ; and CHEM 122A and CHEM 122L ), complete the following lecture(s) and an Organic Chemistry laboratory. Organic Chemistry Lecture
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Choose one of the following: C. Mathematics courses (3-4 units)
In addition to the Core Curriculum Math requirement (MATH 181 ), complete a course in Statistics. Select one: D. Physics courses (8 units)
E. Biology Upper-Division Electives (12 units)
Please consult with a Biology faculty advisor for acceptable courses numbered 300-499. 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. Spring Semester (14 units)
Fall Semester (14-15 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (16 units)
Fall Semester (14-15 units)
Spring Semester (15 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.
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