Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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):


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


Click here  to review the Gen Ed requirements

Note on research


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

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