Biology (BS.BIO)

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For further information about this major, contact the Biology Coordinator (Dr. Preston Garcia): Preston.Garcia@Castleton.edu

A comprehensive program in biology that prepares students for admission into graduate schools, admission into professional schools, a career in biology, or a career in secondary education. The program includes a capstone research project and presentation requirement that integrates students' knowledge across the biological and physical sciences and demonstrates their quantitative, intellectual, and communication skills.

Complete the following courses (54 cr):

BIO 1121 - Biology I 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 1122 - Biology II 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 2010 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 2125 - Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 cr
BIO 3060 - Ecology 4 cr
OR BIO 3065 - Plant Ecology 4 cr
BIO 3070 - Genetics 4 cr
BIO 4030 - Evolution 4 cr
BIO 4610 - Senior Biology Seminar 3 cr
BIO 4620 - Capstone Seminar 1 cr
CHE 1051 - Advanced General Chemistry I 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
CHE 1052 - Advanced General Chemistry II 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
CHE 2111 - Organic Chemistry I 4 cr
MAT 2036 - Biostatistics 4 cr
PHY 1051 - General Physics I 4 cr
OR PHY 2110 - Physics I 4 cr
SCI 1230 - Pathways to Science 1 cr
SCI 2100 - Science Colloquium 1 cr
Note: MAT 1531 - Calculus I is recommended for students planning application to graduate school.

And complete 12 additional BIO credits at the 3000 level or higher

The 12 credits cannot include internships, independent studies, or teaching assistantships.

No more than 3 credits of BIO 4930 - Research Project will be counted toward the 12 credits of upper-level elective credits.

(Credits required for the major: 66 cr)

And complete the university's Gen Ed requirements

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Note on research

To perform the significant research activity necessary to complete the capstone project, students may elect to enroll in:

3-6 credits of BIO 4930 - Research Project under the supervision of a Castleton Biology faculty member,
OR 3-6 credits of BIO 4810 - Internship in Biology ,
OR a summer undergraduate research experience at another institution (e.g. NSF REU).