Dec 21, 2024

2020-2021 General Catalog

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2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Biology Education (B.A., B.S.)

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Sample Degree Plan

Program Learning Outcomes

All students will demonstrate an understanding of the following core concepts:

evolution
structure and function
information flow, exchange, and storage
pathways and transformations of energy and matter
systems

Students will demonstrate understanding and ability to apply methodologies of science:

scientific methodology
reading, understanding, and critiquing peer-reviewed literature
integrate and apply concepts from different within and beyond the sciences

Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of oral and written formats.
Students will use appropriate tools to carry out investigations in their intended fields, including:

demonstrating competency in use of appropriate field and/or laboratory equipment
successful completion of an SUU-approved experiential learning activity
acquiring sufficient knowledge and training to successfully enter graduate or professional school or the workforce.
completion of an independent research project.
use appropriate mathematical, modeling, and simulation tools to address scientific questions

Students will develop an understanding of the social responsibility that is incumbent on all who obtain a degree in biological sciences, including:

engagement in public and political conversations to promote learning based on scientific principles and rational thought
knowledge of ethics in research, communications and reporting
understanding the importance of environmental stewardship

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
All Biology majors must show a minimal level of competency as demonstrated by the ETS® major field test in Biology. All students must satisfactorily complete the ETS® field test in Biology before taking any capstone course in the Department of Biology (BIOL 4070 , BIOL 4220 , BIOL 4400 , BIOL 4410 , BIOL 4500 , BIOL 4650 ).
Courses may not be repeated more than two (2) times without instructor approval.
Credits over 10 years old may not be accepted for use in the major.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Knowledge Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Knowledge Area requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)

Select one degree type from either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Knowledge Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

or

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language Requirement 16 Credits

** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. These credits are typically counted in the degree total at the bottom of the page. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Biology Education Curriculum Summary (62-74 Credits)

Core Requirements (23 Credits)

All students majoring in biology must complete the following core courses. We recommend this sequence:

BIOL 1610 - General Biology I 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 1615 - General Biology Lab I 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 1620 - General Biology II 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 1625 - General Biology Lab II 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3010 - General Microbiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3015 - General Microbiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3030 - Ecology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3035 - Ecology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3060 - Genetics 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3065 - Genetics Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3110 - Evolution 3 Credit(s)

Required Support Courses (18 or 28 Credits)

MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s)

Select a Chemistry Track (10 or 20 Credits)

Track One

CHEM 1110 - Elementary Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
CHEM 1115 - Elementary Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 1120 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry 5 Credit(s)
CHEM 1125 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
or

Track Two*

* Recommended for advanced degrees (professional, graduate, etc.) in biological sciences

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
CHEM 1225 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit(s)

Biology Requirements (16-18 Credits)

Must complete 16-18 credits (including one human-, one animal-, and one plant-based course) from the following:

BIOL 1020 - Human Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 1025 - Human Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2325 - Human Anatomy Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2425 - Human Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3250 - Histology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3255 - Histology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3270 - Vertebrate Physiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3275 - Vertebrate Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3290 - Developmental Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3295 - Developmental Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3310 - Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3315 - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3350 - Immunology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3370 - Ichthyology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3375 - Ichthyology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3390 - Mammalogy 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3395 - Mammalogy Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3410 - Invertebrate Zoology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3415 - Invertebrate Zoology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3430 - Entomology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3435 - Entomology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3450 - Comparative Vertebrate Studies 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3455 - Comparative Vertebrate Studies Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3470 - Herpetology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3475 - Herpetology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3490 - Ornithology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3495 - Ornithology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3510 - Plant Anatomy and Diversity 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3515 - Plant Anatomy and Diversity Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3520 - Fungi and Plant Pathology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3530 - Plant Physiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3535 - Plant Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3550 - Plant Taxonomy 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3555 - Plant Taxonomy Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3630 - Freshwater Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 3635 - Freshwater Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 4070 - Capstone: History and Literature of Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 4220 - Capstone: Plant Defenses and Medical Botany 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 4400 - Neurobiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 4410 - Animal Behavior 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 4500 - Capstone: Biology of Disease 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 4650 - Capstone: Conservation Biology 3 Credit(s)

Biology Teaching Core (5 Credits)

In order to meet state standards for a license to teach biology in secondary schools in Utah, students will complete the following (in addition to the core requirements listed above):

BIOL 4900 - Biology Teaching Methods 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 4980 - Student Teaching in Biology 2 Credit(s)

Additional Coursework

Additional coursework in computer science, geology, and physics selected in consultation with the departmental advisor.

Secondary Teaching Certification requires specific professional education courses. Consult the department of teacher education for additional advisement.
This degree does not include the requisite number of upper-division hours. Students completing this degree will fill the upper-division requirements while completing course work for the Secondary Teaching Certificate.

Free Electives (0-37 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.A./B.S. Degree: 120-125

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure (36-39 Credits)*

To qualify for a teaching license, students must also complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the Department of Teacher Education . Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the College of Education and Human Development. Please consult your advisor or the Department of Teacher Education for further instruction.

* Students who complete their teaching methods course(s) and student teaching as part of their major requirements will earn fewer than 36 credits. Those course credits are counted only once in the degree total.