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. 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.
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