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Nov 22, 2024
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2019-2020 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology Major (B.S.)
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Students majoring in biology are offered the flexibility to design their own program. Students may emphasize the science of the environment, plant and animal diversity, animal physiology, microbiology, or cell-molecular biology. This flexibility allows students to prepare for a variety of graduate and professional programs.
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General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits
Click here to view the General Education - University Core Curriculum requirements.
General Education - Distribution Areas: 28-29 Credits
See below for specific requirements for Natural and Computational Sciences.
Natural and Computational Sciences: 9-10 Credits
(complete the Chemistry and Physics requirements as indicated below)
Biology Major: 44 Credits
Biology Electives: 12 Credits*
Choose 12 credits from the following, excluding any course already designated as a major requirement, as well as any externships (BIOL 361 ) and independent research (BIOL 438 , BIOL 439 , BIOL 440 , BIOL 441 , and BIOL 448 ):
Chemistry: 8 Credits**
(choose 8 credits from the following Chemistry lecture/lab combos)**
General Electives: 33-34 Credits
Total Required Credits: 128
*Biology Electives requirement excludes externships (BIOL 361 ) and independent research (BIOL 438 , BIOL 439 , BIOL 440 , BIOL 441 , and BIOL 448 ).
**Chemistry selections should be made with the help of an academic advisor.
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