Program Requirements
Biology encompasses the broad spectrum of the modern life sciences, including the study of all aspects of life from the structure and function of the whole organism down to the subcellular levels and up through the interactions of organisms to the integrated existence of life on the entire planet. Descriptive, structural, functional, and evolutionary questions are explored through the hierarchy of the organization of life. Applications of current advances to the health and well-being of man and society, to nature and the continuation of earth as a balanced ecosystem, and to an appreciation of the place of natural science in our cultural heritage receive emphasis. Majors in Biological Sciences receive classroom, laboratory, and field training in biology with an emphasis on chemistry, mathematics, and physics as necessary tools.
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences provides a strong foundation in biology and is ideal for students desiring a liberal education emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to a thorough understanding of the life sciences.
Double Major in Biological Sciences/Science Teaching-Biological Sciences
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biological Sciences and Science Teaching-Biological Sciences prepares students for teaching biology on the secondary school level and for graduate studies in any of the life science areas. See Science Teaching: Teaching Area - Biological Sciences, BA for the curriculum.
Note: To receive a double major in Biological Sciences and Science Teaching-Biological Sciences, the student must complete a change-of-program form to declare both majors.
Total Semester Hours: 121
1 Students seeking a double major in Science Teaching and Biological Sciences should substitute ED 1050 for BIOL 1010 .
2 BIOL 1100 and BIOL 1110 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL 1030 /BIOL 1050 may substitute for BIOL 1100 , and BIOL 1040 /BIOL 1060 may substitute for BIOL 1110 . The remaining 1-2 credits required must be satisfied by completing 1-2 extra credits.
3 See General Education Requirements .
4 MATH 1080 , STAT 2300 , or other approved coursework. See advisor. Medical and dental schools have different mathematics requirements. Statistics will be useful in either graduate study or professional school.
5 Most professional health sciences schools require a second semester of organic chemistry with laboratory, CH 2240 /CH 2280 .
6 CH 2010 and CH 2020 may be substituted.
7 GEN 3020 may be substituted.
8 Students must complete through 2020 in a modern language. See Modern Languages Requirement at Clemson University statement in Academic Regulations .
9 See General Education Requirements . Six of these credit hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness and the Science and Technology in Society Requirements. The Medical Colleges Admissions Test (MCAT) includes questions on psychology and sociology.
10 BCHM 3010 may be substituted.
11 Four credit hours must be selected from BIOL or MICR courses at the 3000 level or above (except MICR 3000 ) or CH 2240 /CH 2280 , WFB 4720 , or WFB 4770 . Students seeking a double major in Science Teaching/Biological Sciences should substitute EDSC 4470 for the Major Requirement.
12 At least one lecture and associated laboratory selected from BIOL 3010 , BIOL 3020 /BIOL 3060 , BIOL 3030 /BIOL 3070 , BIOL 3040 /BIOL 3080 , BIOL 3200 , BIOL 4060 /BIOL 4070 , BIOL 4250 /BIOL 4260 .
13 ENGL 3140 may be substituted.
14 See Minors .
15 At least one course selected from BIOL 4100 , BIOL 4410 , BIOL 4420 , BIOL 4430 , BIOL 4460 , BIOL 4480 , BIOL 4700 , MICR 4010 or MICR 4030 .
16 Students seeking a double major in Science Teaching/Biological Sciences should substitute EDSC 4570 for BIOL 4930 or MICR 4930 .
17 PHYS 1220 /PHYS 1240 may be substituted.
18 At least one course selected from BIOL 3160 , BIOL 4010 , BIOL 4080 , BIOL 4200 , BIOL 4400 , BIOL 4590 , BIOL 4750 , BIOL 4800 , BIOL 4830 , BIOL 4840 or MICR 4140 .
19 PHYS 2210 /PHYS 2230 may be substituted.
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