Biology (BS.BIO)

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For further information about this major, contact Dr. Deborah Alongi, the Biology Coordinator: Deborah.Alongi@Castleton.edu

A comprehensive program in biology designed for prepare students for admission into graduate schools, professional schools, a career in biology, or secondary education (after a postgraduate program in 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 (50 cr):

BIO 1141 - Ecology and Evolution 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
CHE 1041 - General Chemistry I 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
CHE 1042 - General Chemistry II 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
SCI 1230 - Pathways to Science 1 cr
BIO 2010 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 2125 - Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 cr
CHE 2111 - Organic Chemistry I 4 cr
MAT 2036 - Biostatistics 4 cr
PHY 2210 - Physics II 4 cr
SCI 2100 - Science Colloquium 1 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
Note: MAT 1531 - Calculus I is recommended for students planning application to graduate school

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).

And complete 16 additional BIO credits at the 3000 level or higher

The 16 credits cannot include internships, independent studies, or teaching assistantships.

(Credits required for the major: 66 cr)

And complete the college's Gen Ed requirements

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