2015-2016 Samford University Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2015-2016 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology Major, B.S.


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.

Required Courses


University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


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General Education Requirements: 38-45 Credits


Biology Major: 36 Credits


General Electives: 25-32 Credits


Total Required Credits: 128


* Selection should be made with the help of an academic advisor.

** The requirement excludes externships (BIOL 361 ) and independent research (BIOL 439 , BIOL 440 , and BIOL 441 ).