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Nov 23, 2024
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2016-2017 Samford University 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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University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits
Click here to view the University Core Curriculum requirements. General Education Requirements: 37-45 Credits
Natural and Computational Sciences: 16-23 Credits
Chemistry: 12-13 Credits
(select at least three combinations of lec/lab*) Physics: 4-10 Credits
(choose one option) Biology Major: 36 Credits
Biology Electives: 12 Credits**
General Electives: 25-33 Credits
Total Required Credits: 128
* Selection should be made with the help of an academic advisor.
** CHEM 315 & 316 are being phased out, but sections may still be available. See the 2015-16 catalog for course descriptions.
*** The requirement excludes externships (BIOL 361 ) and independent research (BIOL 438 , BIOL 439 , BIOL 440 , BIOL 441 , and BIOL 448 ).
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