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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology, B.S.
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Biology, the study of life, encompasses investigations of all aspects of living organisms, including evolution, genetics, cellular structure and function, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, diversity, conservation, host-pathogen interactions, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Biologists study basic aspects of organisms and how they function, how they are adapted to and interact with their environment (both internally and externally), and how they are related to each other through descent with modification from common ancestors. Fields of biology are intimately intertwined with all other areas of natural science as well as the social sciences, philosophy, art, and the humanities. Efforts of biologists have important contributions to an understanding of functioning and adaptations of living organisms as well as to the applied problems and issues facing all inhabitants on planet Earth, such as those involving medical advances, diseases, global changes, agriculture, biotechnology, bioinformatics, environmental management, conservation of species and genetic diversity, and many others.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in biology are expected to:
- Understand the basic principles of living systems at the molecular, cellular, and organismal level and how these principles are unified through evolution;
- Understand the nature, methods of acquiring, and limitations of scientific evidence and be able to participate in the process of scientific inquiry;
- Value the importance of living systems, Natural Science in general, and specifically biological science, basic research, and scientific thinking to society;
- Communicate scientific information and reasoning in writing, orally, and in other presentation formats;
- Apply and extrapolate biological science knowledge and skills to address local/global needs and problems.
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BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements
Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:
English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:
Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:
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University Requirements
Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________
Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120
Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36
Arts & Sciences Requirements (WLC and QL)
World Languages and Cultures (_____ yrs of HS_______)
Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook regarding approved course options in the different language and culture areas.
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Lab Science
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Quantitative Literacy
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Multidisciplinary Component
Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements.
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16 Hours of Biol Electives Including 10 Hours at the 4000 Level; at Least 1 Course In Each of the Following Groups:
*Note: BIOL 4620 may not count in both the Groups or in Additional Required Courses.
Group I: Biology of Organisms
Group II: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
Group III: Cell, Molecular, & Regulatory BiologyV
Biology Electives:
These courses do not meet the group requirements but do count toward the 16 hours of electives: BIOL 3100 , BIOL 3520 , BIOL 3700 , 4010, BIOL 4500 , BIOL 4520 , BIOL 4530 , BIOL 4540 , BIOL 4620 , 4700, BIOL 4750 , BIOL 4890 , BIOL 4900 .
A maximum of 5 credit hrs. from the following courses may be included in the required 10 credit hrs. of 4000-level Biology required for the major: BIOL 4010, BIOL 4520 , BIOL 4530 , BIOL 4540 , 4700, BIOL 4890 .
Additional Required Courses: Chemistry & Physics
Minor Requirements:
A “general science” minor is offered to students in place of a conventional minor. Consult your Faculty Advisor. (A conventional minor may also be chosen, usually 20 hours, no Biology courses can be used.)
For Graduation You Will Need:
- 122 credit hours minimum.
- Minimum GPA 2.00.
- At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work.
- 40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level.
- Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core.
- A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis.
Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office.
To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation.
Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office.
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