1. BIOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMS
Updated September 16, 2018

2. 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
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3. 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.
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Faculty Coordinators: Dr Warren & Ogilvie
Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Valone & Camilo

4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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)
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7. 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)
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8. 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)
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9. 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)
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10. 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)
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11. Options for Senior Inquiry
BIOL 484 Library Project
BIOL 485 Graduate-Level Biology Course
BIOL 488 Research Project
BIOL 489 Comprehensive Examination
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12. 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
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13. 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)
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14. 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)
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15. 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)
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16. 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
Get outside!
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17. 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.
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