Bachelor of Science in Biology
The curriculum offered by the Department of Biology
and Environmental Science is designed to develop within the student an
understanding of the process of scientific inquiry as well as an appreciation
of the underlying unity and overriding diversity of life. The program further
aims to establish an understanding and appreciation of the relationships that
operate within the biosphere, especially those involving humankind.
In order to serve the needs of students with differing career interests,
two degree options are offered: (1) the Bachelor of Science in Biology major
is intended for the traditional Biology major including those preparing for
medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, or graduate schools, (2) the Bachelor
of Arts in Biology and Environmental Science major is intended for the student
whose career goals differ from those of the traditional Biology major yet who
wants some expertise in the Biological and Environmental issues. Career
possibilities for this major include the following: natural history, various
areas of environmental science, education, law, various technical occupations,
Biological illustration, and scientific journalism. A Bachelor of Science
major in Environmental Science is also
awarded by the Department. In addition to the standard degree options, a
co-operative (3/2) forestry program, and pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary
medicine options are available.
Degree Requirements
The requirements for a B.S. major in Biology consist of 39 semester hours of academic work including the following courses:
Biology 101-102 - Principles of Biology I and II
Biology 205 - Genetics
Biology 297 - Biology Forum
Biology 302- Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology 305- Evolution
Biology 335 - Current Topics in Biology
Biology 397 - Senior Seminar
In addition, 16 semester hours chosen from any Biology 200 or 300 level
courses are required. The two semester sequence of Biology 107 - Human Anatomy and 108 -
Human Physiology can also be used to fulfil one four semester hour Biology elective.
The following courses in Departments other than Biology are also required
for the B.S. in Biology:
Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Chemistry 121 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
Chemistry 122 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
Chemistry 123 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
Chemistry 205- Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry 206- Organic Techniques II
Chemistry 207- Organic Chemistry II
Chemistry 208- Organic Techniques II
Mathematics 105 - Precalculus
Mathematics 106- Calculus
Physics 251- Physics I
Physics 252- Physics II
The computer literacy requirement may be met by taking either Biology 214 -
Ecology or 305 - Evolution and either Biology 397 -
Senior Seminar or Environmental Science 396 - Environmental Assessment Seminar.
Biology Minor
The requirements for a minor in Biology consists of 17 semester hours including
Biology 101 - Principles of Biology I, 102 - Principles of Biology II, 297 - Biology
Forum, and 8 semester hours chosen from additional 200 or 300 Biology courses.
For More Information Contact
Dr. Michelle Mabry, Chair
Department of Biology and Environmental Science
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-1248
e-mail: mabrym@davisandelkins.edu
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