Biology Education (BS degree)

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A major in Biology Education consists of 87 hours and does not require a minor. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses in the major.

Biology Education (87 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include the following courses:

EDUC 221 - Technology for Teachers (3 hours)
PSYC 110 - General Psychology (3 hours)
MATH 110 - Extended College Algebra (4 hours) or higher

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201. If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit. Note that this placement does not count toward the required 125 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students. Choose one of the following courses:

ARAB 101, 102. 201, 202
FREN 101, 102, 201, 202
SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202
CHST 121, 122, 131, 132 or
Any other 3 hour foreign language course

Major Requirements (87 hours)

Biology and Supporting Studies (51 hours)

BIOL 161 - Foundations of Biology I (3 hours)
BIOL 161L - Foundations of Biology I Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 162 - Foundations of Biology II (3 hours)
BIOL 162L - Foundations of Biology II Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 hours)
BIOL 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 220 - Microbiology (3 hours)
BIOL 220L - Microbiology Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 323 - Cell Biology (3 hours)
BIOL 323L - Cell Biology Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 345 - Nutrition (3 hours)
BIOL 380 - Genetics (3 hours)
BIOL 380L - Genetics Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 410 - Ecology (3 hours)
BIOL 410L - Ecology Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 475 - Environmental Science (3 hours)
BIOL 475L - Environmental Science Laboratory (1 hours)
CHEM 115 - Introductory Chemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 116 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (1 hours)
CHEM 117 - Elementary Organic Biochemistry (4 hours)
GEOL 101 - Physical Geology (4 hours) or
GEOL 103 - Ocean Science (4 hours)
PHYS 115 - Astronomy (4 hours) or
PHYS 120 - Weather and Climate (4 hours) or
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I (4 hours) or
PHYS 111 - Physical Science for Educators (4 hours)

Education (36 hours)

Professional Foundations

EDUC 201 - Principles and Philosophy of Education (3 hours)
EDUC 300 - Psychology Applied to Effective Teaching (3 hours)
EDUC 313 - Human Growth and Child Development (3 hours)
SPED 361 - Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners (3 hours)

Professional Studies

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 129 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 133 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.