Biology Major Requirements

Required Courses Semester Hours

NSD 111 Introduction to the Natural Sciences 2

BIO 111 Introduction to Biology I 4

BIO 112 Introduction to Biology II 4

BIO 221 Cell Biology 4

BIO 322 Genetics 4

BIO 331 Microbiology 4

BIO 471 Senior Seminar 1

BIO 472 Senior Seminar 1

CHE 115 General Chemistry I 3

CHE 116 General Chemistry II 3

CHE 117 General Chemistry Lab I 1

CHE 118 General Chemistry Lab II 1

CHE 225 Organic Chemistry I 3

CHE 226 Organic Chemistry II 3

CHE 227 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1

CHE 228 Organic Chemistry Lab II 1

MAT 221 Calculus I 3

PHY 123, 124 Introduction to Physics I, II 8

or

PHY 223, 224 General Physics I, II 8

51 Hours

Biology Electives: 11-12 hours minimum required out of which 8 hours must be from 300 and 400 level courses.

BIO 211 Basic Nutrition 3

BIO231 Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity 4

BIO232 Plant Science 4

BIO242 Environmental Science 3

BIO301 Histology 4

BIO332 General Physiology 4

BIO342 Comparative Anatomy 4

BIO412 Biochemistry 3

BIO417 Biochemistry Laboratory 1

BIO444 Molecular Biology 4

BIO461 Topics in Biology 1-4

Secondary Education in Biology:

Biology Concentration

BIO111 Introduction to Biology I 4

BIO112 Introduction to Biology II 4

BIO231 Evolution, Ecology & Diversity 4

BIO 322 Genetics 4

BIO Electives (3) 12

CHE 115, 117 General Chemistry 6

CHE 116, 118 General Chemistry Lab 2

PHY 123, 124 Introduction to Physics I, II 8

44 Hours

Education Course Requirements

EDU 217 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3

EDU 252 Behavioral Management 3

EDU 336 Tests, Measurements & Evaluation 3

EDU 436 Secondary Student Teaching 15

24 Hours

68 Total Hours

Biology Minor: Biology 111 Introduction to Biology I 4 Biology 112 Introduction to Biology II 4 Biology 221 Cell Biology 4 Biology 322 Genetics 4 Biology Elective 3-4 19-20 Hours

Associate of Arts in Biology

In addition to the bachelor’s degree, the Department of Biology also offers an Associate of Arts in Biology. This degree seeks to serve students who are interested in Biological Sciences and intend to pursue a degree at a 4-year institution but are either unsure whether the specific program interests

them or are potentially interested in a biology minor. Students enrolled in the Associate of Arts program will graduate with both General Education credits and credits in the sciences, for a total of 60 hours. When selected appropriately, all courses are transferrable to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at Tougaloo College.

Required Biology Courses Semester Hours

BIO 111 Introduction to Biology I 4

BIO 112 Introduction to Biology II 4

BIO 221 Cell Biology 4

BIO 211 or 242 Basic Nutrition or Environmental Science 3

CHE 115, 117 General Chemistry I 4

CHE 116, 118 General Chemistry II 4

MAT 104 Trigonometry 3

NSD 211 Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology 3

29 Hours