Biology, B.S.

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General Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements (124 Cr.)

Major Requirements (Minimum 31 Cr.)

BIO 101 - First Year Seminar: Biology at Valpo Credits: 1
BIO 171 - Unity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 172 - Diversity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 201 - Second Year Seminar: Biology in the Community Credits: 1
BIO 270 - Genetics and Genome Evolution Credits: 4
BIO 301 - Third Year Seminar: Biology in Society Credits: 1
BIO 401 - Fourth Year Seminar: Biology in Your Career Credits: 2
Two courses from BIO 290 to BIO 380
Two courses from BIO 420 to BIO 490

Additional Required Courses

Two semesters of general chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry
Second major in another science (Please see the description of the Bachelor of Science requirements for more information.)

Major Requirements (Minimum 35 Cr.)

BIO 101 - First Year Seminar: Biology at Valpo Credits: 1
BIO 171 - Unity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 172 - Diversity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 201 - Second Year Seminar: Biology in the Community Credits: 1
BIO 270 - Genetics and Genome Evolution Credits: 4
BIO 301 - Third Year Seminar: Biology in Society Credits: 1
BIO 401 - Fourth Year Seminar: Biology in Your Career Credits: 2
Two courses from BIO 290 to BIO 380
Two courses from BIO 420 to BIO 490
Four credits from BIO 290 to BIO 498

Additional Required Courses

Two semesters of general chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry
Please see the description of the Bachelor of Science requirements for more information.

Major Requirements (Minimum 41 Cr.)

BIO 101 - First Year Seminar: Biology at Valpo Credits: 1
BIO 171 - Unity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 172 - Diversity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 201 - Second Year Seminar: Biology in the Community Credits: 1
BIO 270 - Genetics and Genome Evolution Credits: 4
BIO 301 - Third Year Seminar: Biology in Society Credits: 1
BIO 401 - Fourth Year Seminar: Biology in Your Career Credits: 2
Two courses from BIO 290 to BIO 380
Two courses from BIO 420 to BIO 490
At least six additional credits from BIO 290 to BIO 499

Additional Required Courses

Two semesters of general chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry.

Note:

BIO 486 may not be counted toward any of the above departmental majors.

Depending on career goals and special requirements for graduate schools and professional programs, majors are advised to include in their plans of study courses in advanced chemistry, advanced mathematics including calculus, computer science, physics, and statistics.

Degree Map

Credits: 124

2019-2020

Freshman Year

Fall: Semester 1

VUE 101 - Valparaiso University Experience: Exploring Values Credits: 4
BIO 171 - Unity of Life Credits: 4
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 OR
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I for Chemistry Career Credits: 4
XS 101 - Wellness and Stress Credits: 1
Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Spring: Semester 2

VUE 102 - Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice Credits: 4
BIO 172 - Diversity of Life Credits: 4
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
Social Science Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Sophomore Year

Fall: Semester 3

BIO 270 - Genetics and Genome Evolution Credits: 4
CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Spring: Semester 4

BIO Elective (290-380) Credits: 3
THEO 100 - The Christian Tradition Credits: 3
Minor/ Elective Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Junior Year

Fall: Semester 5

BIO Elective (290-380) Credits: 3
MATH 124 - Finite Mathematics Credits: 4 OR
MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4
Social Science Credits: 3
Minor/ Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 1

Total Credits: 17

Spring: Semester 6

BIO Elective (420-490) Credits: 4
Upper Level THEO Credits: 3
Minor/ Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Senior Year

Fall: Semester 7

BIO Elective (420-490) Credits: 4
BIO 496 - Research in Biology Credits: 1
Minor/ Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

Spring: Semester 8

BIO Elective (290-498) Credits: 4
BIO 496 - Research in Biology Credits: 1
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3