Biology Teacher Education, B.A./B.S.

Professors: Sarah Boomer, Erin Baumgartner, Bryan Dutton, Karen Haberman, Michael LeMaster
Associate professors: Michael Baltzley, Ava Howard, Kristin Latham-Scott

Mission

Prepare students for careers in biology and science education and admission to graduate and professional schools in the life and health sciences. We also promote the understanding of biology as an essential part of a liberal arts education and of global citizenship.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate mastery of key concepts from the many disciplines within the biological sciences.
Demonstrate critical thinking through laboratory experimentation, field research, data analysis and interpretation.
Apply concepts and skills from multiple courses to engage in advanced studies and research.

Core Courses

BI 211 Principles of Biology Credits: 5
BI 212 Principles of Biology Credits: 5
BI 213 Principles of Biology Credits: 5
BI 314 Introductory Genetics Credits: 4
BI 315 Cell Biology Credits: 4
BI 316 Evolution Credits: 4
BI 321 Systematic Field Botany Credits: 4
BI 331 General Microbiology Credits: 4
BI 357 General Ecology Credits: 4
CH 221 General Chemistry Credits: 5
CH 222 General Chemistry Credits: 5
CH 223 General Chemistry Credits: 5

Cell/Development: (4)

Choose one:

BI 326 Developmental Biology Credits: 4
BI 432 Immunology Credits: 4
BI 475 Molecular Biology Credits: 4

Anatomy and Physiology: (8-10)

Choose two:

BI 324 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credits: 5
BI 330 Plant Physiology Credits: 5
BI 371 Structure of Seed Plants Credits: 4
BI 434 Comparative Animal Physiology Credits: 4

Field Biology of Animals: (4-5)

Choose one:

BI 317 Vertebrate Natural History Credits: 4
BI 361 Marine Ecology Credits: 5
BI 451 Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 5
BI 474 Biology of Insects Credits: 5

Total Credits (70-73)

Note:

All students pursing this degree must complete PH 201 , PH 202 , PH 203 (general physics) or PH 211 , PH 212 , PH 213 (General physics with calculus) as part of the LACC laboratory science requirement and MTH 112 must be completed as the additional degree requirement in mathematics. Furthermore, this program does not lead to a biology degree but may lead to an education degree following the completion of the professional education core in the College of Education. Requirements for admission into education programs can be obtained from the College of Education.