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Biology Major BA

The biology major provides students with a core knowledge of the discipline; understanding of the scientific method; skills in analytical and quantitative reasoning, and the ability to deal intelligently with biology-related aspects of their personal and professional lives. Students gain a broad introduction to the field combined with advanced study into at least one area of interest.

The bachelor of arts in biology allows students flexibility to pursue their own academic interests; students pursuing the bachelor of arts in biology are encouraged to include a minor or a second language in their program of study.

Each student must complete 49 credits in the major with grades of C- or above: at least 25 credits must be upper division and at least 25 credits must be upper-division and at least 30 credits must be completed at Metropolitan State University. Students can be admitted to the Biology BA major once they have successfully completed the Prerequisite and Foundation courses and a program assessment survey.

Prerequisites

Requirements (49 total credits)

Foundation Courses (20 credits)

Core Courses (15 credits)

Cell Category

Ecology Category

Organism Category

Elective Courses (14 credits)

An additional 14 credits in upper-division (300-level or above) biology courses chosen from the list of core courses above, the list of courses below, and other 300- or 400-level biology course (see advisor for details).