BIOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMS Updated September 16, 2018

Which degree is right for me? Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree 35 hours of upper-division biology courses, including 3 labs More courses in other sciences (4 semesters) Statistics course (also required for some B.A. concentrations) Senior Inquiry project Recommended for students who are interested in attending graduate school (M.S. or Ph.D. programs) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree 25 hours of upper-division biology courses, including 1 lab More humanities courses (additional required core courses in theology, philosophy, literature, and language) Recommended for students who are pursuing a double major September 16, 2018

Five B.S. Degree Concentrations in Biology 1. Biological Science Provides students a foundation in contemporary fields in biology. It allows maximum flexibility in selecting upper division courses that prepare students for professional degree programs (pre-med, pre-dental etc…) as well as entry level employment in life science and health professions. Nucleic Acids, Proteins & Cells Plants 2. Molecular Biology 5. Plant Science Cells, Tissues, Organs Provides more in depth knowledge of biochemistry, molecular & cell biology. Emphasis on lab experiences, including an internship, provides students with skills for careers in biomedical research and at biotechnology firms. Organisms & their Ecology Designed for students interested in various aspects of plant biology. Good choice for students planning careers in agricultural research, botanical museums as well as graduate programs in plant biology, conservation, ecology and evolutionary biology. Faculty Coordinators: Drs. Downes & Kennell 3. Cell Biology & Physiology 4. Ecology, Evolutionary & Organismal Biology Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Miller & Barber Provides students with a strong foundation in the structure and function of organ systems and tissues that comprise them. Good choice for students planning careers as academic, biomedical, and/or biotechnology researchers, health professionals or K-12 teachers. Provides students a strong foundation in organismal biology with specialization in ecology and evolution. Good choice for students planning careers as a research biologist at local, state, federal agencies or NGOs; Environmental consultants, or K-12 teachers. September 16, 2018 Faculty Coordinators: Dr Warren & Ogilvie Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Valone & Camilo

Required Courses for the Bachelor of Science Degree BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II CHEM 163 General Chemistry I Lecture CHEM 165 General Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 164 General Chemistry II Lecture CHEM 166 General Chemistry II Laboratory Degree Prerequisite Courses BIOL 301: Evolution (3 hours) BIOL 302: Molecular Cell Biology I (3 hours) BIOL 303: Genetics (3 hours) Biology Core Courses September 16, 2018

Required B.S. Related Courses Required Related Courses for the Bachelor of Science Degree (All Concentrations) MATH 142 Calculus I MATH 130 or BIOL 479 (statistics or biometry) Choose four of the following (16 credit hours) CHEM 342/344 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 343/353 Organic Chemistry II PHYS 131/132 Physics I PHYS 133/134 Physics II EAS 101/102 Earth Systems I EAS 103/104 Earth’s Dynamic Environment II Required B.S. Related Courses September 16, 2018

Bachelor of Science Biological Science Concentration Concentration Requirements BIOL 304: Molecular Cell Biology II (3 hours) Cellular, Molecular, & Developmental Biology (CMDB) Elective Course(s) (4+ hours) Ecology, Evolutionary, & Organismal Biology (EEOB) Elective Course(s) (4+ hours) Three lab courses (including at least one lab from the CMDB group and at least one lab from the EEOB group) Plant Course (3-4 hours) Upper-division BIOL Electives (up to a total of at least 35 hours) Senior Inquiry (0-4 hours) September 16, 2018

Bachelor of Science Cell Biology & Physiology Concentration Concentration Requirements BIOL 304: Molecular Cell Biology II BIOL 454: Human Cellular Physiology I Two courses related to cell biology or physiology (BIOL 342, 344, 349, 402, 408, 415, 441, 446, 450, 451, 460, 363, and 464) One Cell Biology-Related Lab (BIOL 306, 405, 461, or 465) One Physiology-Related Lab (BIOL 342, 457, or 444) Ecology, Evolutionary, & Organismal Biology (EEOB) Elective Course with a lab (4+ hours) Plant Course (3-4 hours) Upper-division BIOL Electives (up to a total of at least 35 hours) Senior Inquiry (0-4 hours) September 16, 2018

Bachelor of Science Ecology, Evolutionary, & Organismal Biology Concentration Concentration Requirements BIOL 475: Ecology (includes lab) Ecology Elective (BIOL 409, 420, 436, 440, 445, 448, 467, or 468) Evolution Elective (BIOL 342, 401, 404, 412, 434, 441, 458, or 477) Organismal Elective (BIOL 322, 326, 328, 345, 410 , 413, 414, 421, 425, 428, 431, 433, 435, 438, 441, or 464) Tools Course (BIOL 405, 478, 417, 418, or 419) Cellular, Molecular, & Developmental Biology (CMDB) Elective Course and Lab (4+ hours) Third lab course (choose from CMDB or EEOB lab courses) Plant course Upper-division BIOL Electives (up to a total of at least 35 hours) Senior Inquiry (0-4 hours) September 16, 2018

Bachelor of Science Molecular Biology Concentration Concentration Requirements BIOL 304: Molecular Cell Biology II BIOL 470: Molecular Biology BIOL 407 (Advanced Biochemistry) or BIOL 408 (Advanced Cell Biology) Two concentration-related labs (BIOL 306, BIOL 310, BIOL 405, BIOL 465) BIOL 481: Bioinformatics Internship Ecology, Evolutionary, & Organismal Biology (EEOB) Elective Course with a lab (4+ hours) Plant course Upper-division BIOL Electives (up to a total of at least 35 hours) Senior Inquiry (0-4 hours) September 16, 2018

Bachelor of Science Plant Science Concentration Concentration Requirements BIOL 304: Molecular Cell Biology II BIOL 326: Biology of Plants & Fungi (includes lab) BIOL 349: Plant Physiology BIOL 409: Plant Ecology BIOL 482: Plant Internship Two additional lab courses (one from the CMDB category, one from either CMDB or EEOB) Upper-division BIOL Electives (up to a total of at least 35 hours) Senior Inquiry (0-4 hours) September 16, 2018

Options for Senior Inquiry BIOL 484 Library Project BIOL 485 Graduate-Level Biology Course BIOL 488 Research Project BIOL 489 Comprehensive Examination September 16, 2018

Required Courses for the Bachelor of Arts Degree BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II CHEM 163 General Chemistry I Lecture CHEM 165 General Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 164 General Chemistry II Lecture CHEM 166 General Chemistry II Laboratory Degree Prerequisite Courses BIOL 301: Evolution (3 hours) BIOL 302: Molecular Cell Biology I (3 hours) BIOL 303: Genetics (3 hours) Biology Core Courses September 16, 2018

Bachelor of Arts Biological Science Concentration Concentration Requirements MATH 142: Calculus I BIOL 304: Molecular Cell Biology II (3 hours) Plant Course (3-4 hours) One lab course Upper-division BIOL Electives (up to a total of at least 25 hours) September 16, 2018

Bachelor of Arts Plant Science Concentration Concentration Requirements MATH 142: Calculus I Statistics Course: MATH 130 or BIOL 479 BIOL 304: Molecular Cell Biology II BIOL 326: Biology of Plants & Fungi (includes lab) BIOL 349: Plant Physiology BIOL 409: Plant Ecology BIOL 482: Plant Internship Upper-division BIOL Electives (up to a total of at least 25 hours) September 16, 2018

Bachelor of Arts Ecology, Evolutionary, & Organismal Biology Concentration Concentration Requirements MATH 142: Calculus I Statistics Course: MATH 130 or BIOL 479 BIOL 475: Ecology (includes lab) Ecology Elective (BIOL 409, 420, 436, 440, 445, 448, 467, or 468) Evolution Elective (BIOL 342, 401, 404, 412, 434, 441, 458, or 477) Organismal Elective (BIOL 322, 326, 328, 345, 410 , 413, 414, 421, 425, 428, 431, 433, 435, 438, 441, or 464) Plant course Upper-division BIOL Electives (up to a total of at least 25 hours) September 16, 2018

Courses at SLU - Reis Biological Station Take a different kind of class this summer 2013 summer session runs from May 20–June 8 Registration is open now: - reservations are first-come, first-served - details on the Reis website (link on Biology Dept. home page) 3-week intensive field courses (4-credit lect/lab courses) - BIOL-420 Aquatic Ecology - BIOL-432 Cave Biology - BIOL-433 Spring Flora of the Ozarks (plant course) Based at Reis Biological Field Station near Steelville, MO, these courses offer the opportunity to learn about organisms in the spectacular setting of the Ozark Region and are consistently among the highest-rated courses in the Biology Department For more information, contact Dr. Valone (Valone@slu.edu) Get outside! September 16, 2018

Semester at Reis Offered every other fall semester Next opportunity: Fall 2013 Courses To Be Offered BIOL 412 Field Botany (5 credit hours) BIOL 413 Field Mammalogy (5 credit hours) BIOL 414 Field Ornithology (5 credit hours) Students register for all three courses. Courses are taken consecutively. Students live at the Reis Biological Station during the week and return to campus for the weekends. September 16, 2018