Biology Teacher Education, B.S.

Professors: Michael Baltzley, Sarah Boomer, Bryan Dutton, Ava Howard, Kristin Latham-Scott, Michael LeMaster, Stephen Scheck
Associate professor: Gareth Hopkins

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: Cells and Genetics Credits: 4
BI 212 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology Credits: 4
BI 213 Principles of Biology: Structure and Function Credits: 4
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
BI 419 Biology Teaching Practicum Credits: 2
CH 221 General Chemistry Credits: 5
CH 222 General Chemistry Credits: 5
CH 223 General Chemistry Credits: 5

Choose One

BI 343 Analysis of Biological Data Credits: 4
STAT 243Z Elementary Statistics I Credits: 4

Choose One Inquiry/Organismal Course

BI 360 Animal Behavior Credits: 4
BI 361 Marine Ecology Credits: 5

Choose Two Physiology Courses

One plant based and one animal based

Plant Based
BI 330 Plant Physiology Credits: 5
BI 340 Plant Nutrition Credits: 4
BI 371 Structure of Seed Plants Credits: 4
Animal Based
BI 426 Genes and Development Credits: 4
BI 432 Immunology Credits: 4
BI 434 Comparative Animal Physiology Credits: 4
BI 437 Neurobiology Credits: 4

Choose One Organismal Course

Cannot be the course selected for inquiry/organismal

BI 317 Vertebrate Natural History Credits: 5
BI 324 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credits: 5
BI 360 Animal Behavior Credits: 4
BI 361 Marine Ecology Credits: 5
BI 451 Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 5
BI 453 Marine Vertebrates Credits: 4
BI 454 Plant Ecology Credits: 5
BI 461 Conservation Biology Credits: 4
BI 474 Biology of Insects Credits: 5

Choose One Earth and Physical Science Course

CH 320 Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: 4
CH 361 Energy, Resources and the Environment Credits: 3
ES 331 Introduction to Oceanography Credits: 3
ES 341 Geographic Information Systems I Credits: 4
ES 473 Environmental Geology Credits: 4
PH 201 General Physics Credits: 4

Total Credits: 76-80

Note:

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.