Biology

Biology

Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, Botany, Zoology, and Microbiology, do these subjects appeal to you? How about analyzing fungi, growing mold, or separating blood components. Sound like fun? Then you may be a budding biology major. If you want to major in Biology, Graceland is a great decision.

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  • B.S. Degree - Biology Major

    In addition to the general education requirements, students majoring in Biology must complete 52-54 semester hours in Biology and related sciences.
    Core Courses - 22 s.h.
    BIOL1400 Fundamentals of Biological Science 3 s.h.
    BIOL1430 Fundamentals of Animal Biology 4 s.h.
    BIOL1440 Fundamentals of Plant Biology 4 s.h.
    BIOL2360 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 s.h.
    BIOL3310 Fundamentals of Genetics 4 s.h.
    BIOL/CHEM4120 Research I 1 s.h.
    BIOL/CHEM4130 Research II 1 s.h.
    BIOL4110 Biology Seminar 1 s.h.
    Choose two of the following courses - 6-8 s.h.
    BIOL3400 Ecology 4 s.h.
    BIOL3420 Human Anatomy 4 s.h.
    BIOL3440 Human Physiology 4 s.h.
    BIOL3500 Applied Pharmacology 3 s.h.
    BIOL4310 Biochemistry 4 s.h.
    BIOL4400 Immunology 3 s.h.
    BIOL4450 Molecular and Cellular Biology 4 s.h.
    Other Required Courses - 24 s.h.
    CHEM1430/1431 Principles of Chemistry I with lab 4 s.h.
    CHEM1440/1441 Principles of Chemistry II with lab 4 s.h.
    CHEM3410/3411 Organic Chemistry I with lab 4 s.h.
    CHEM3420/3421 Organic Chemistry II with lab 4 s.h.
    PHYS1410 Elements of Physics I with lab 4 s.h.
    PHYS1420 Elements of Physics II with lab 4 s.h.
    The following courses are strongly recommended for any student planning to attend professional school (medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, etc.)
    BIOL3120 Internship in Biological Sciences 1-3 s.h.
    BIOL3420 Human Anatomy 4 s.h.
    BIOL3440 Human Physiology 4 s.h.
    BIOL4310 Biochemistry 4 s.h.
    BIOL4450 Molecular and Cellular Biology 4 s.h.
    MATH1380 Introduction to Statistics 3 s.h.
    MATH1510 Calculus I 3 s.h.
    The following courses are strongly recommended for any student planning to attend graduate school in biology (or any related field).
    BIOL3120 Internship in Biological Sciences 1-3 s.h.
    3 BIOL electives 9-12 s.h. (depending on field of interest)
    MATH1380 Introduction to Statistics 3 s.h.
    MATH1510 Calculus I 3 s.h.

  • Biology Minor

    A minor in Biology consists of 18 semester hours or more, including BIOL1400, BIOL1430, BIOL1440 and BIOL electives.

  • Teacher Certification in Biology

    1. FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Students majoring in Biology who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with a Biology secondary endorsement must complete the major requirements above and the Secondary Education Program (with SCIE3360 Methods of Teaching Science and Mathematics as the appropriate methods course).
    2. OPTION 1: FOR NON-BIOLOGY MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY BIOLOGY ENDORSEMENT (5-12). Non-Biology majors desiring a secondary Biology endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete a major in a secondary teaching field, the Secondary Education Program (with SCIE3360 Methods of Teaching Science and Mathematics as the appropriate methods course), and the following courses:
      BIOL1400 Fundamentals of Biological Science 3 s.h.
      BIOL1430 Fundamentals of Animal Biology 4 s.h.
      BIOL1440 Fundamentals of Plant Biology 4 s.h.
      BIOL2360 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 s.h.
      BIOL3310 Fundamentals of Genetics 4 s.h.
      BIOL3400 Ecology 4 s.h.
      BIOL4110 Biology Seminar 1 s.h.
      OPTION 2: FOR NON-BIOLOGY MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY BIOLOGY ENDORSEMENT (5-12). Non-Biology majors desiring a secondary Biology endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete a major in a secondary teaching field, the Secondary Education Program (with SCIE3360 Methods of Teaching Science and Mathematics as the appropriate methods course), and 30 semester hours in the broad area of Science (BIOL, CHEM, SCIE) to include the following 19 semester hours in Biology:
      BIOL1400 Fundamentals of Biological Science 3 s.h.
      BIOL1430 Fundamentals of Animal Biology 4 s.h.
      BIOL1440 Fundamentals of Plant Biology 4 s.h.
      BIOL2360 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 s.h.
      BIOL3310 Fundamentals of Genetics 4 s.h.
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