Biology–Cell and Molecular Track Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

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GROUP 1. General Education Requirements (and Assigned Credits)

• English Composition (3)
• Quantitative Reasoning [Math Requirements in Group 2 fulfill all three semester hours of this requirement]
• World Cultures (6)
• Humanities (9)
• Social Sciences (9)
• Natural Sciences [Science Requirements in Group 2 fulfill all ten semester hours of this requirement]

GROUP 1 Total: 27 Semester Credits

GROUP 2. Major Requirements (and Assigned Credits)

1. Required courses from Biology
   • BIOL 175-175L Introduction to Biology I (4)
   • BIOL 176-176L Introduction to Biology II (4)
   • BIOL 270-270L Intermediate Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
   • BIOL 280 Biostatistics (3)
   • BIOL 281 General Ecology (3)
   • BIOL 357 Evolution (3)
   • BIOL 375-375L Biology of Microorganisms (4)
   • BIOL 410-410L Biochemistry (5)
   • BIOL 415 Cell Biology (3)
   • BIOL 466 Genetics (3)
   • BIOL 495A&B Seminar (2 semesters) (2)
   • AND at least ONE additional advanced laboratory course, BIOL 415L OR BIOL 466L (2)
2. Required courses from related fields
   • CHEM 124-124D&L General Chemistry I (5)
   • CHEM 125-125D&L General Chemistry II (5)
   • CHEM 241-241L and CHEM 242-242L Organic Chemistry (8)
   • PHYS 106-170L, 107-171L College Physics (8) OR PHYS 170-170L, 171-171L General Physics (10)
   • MATH 115 Applied Calculus (3) OR MATH 205 Calculus I (4)

GROUP 2 Total: 69 – 72 Semester Credits

GROUP 3. Electives from the total university selection of courses: 21 – 25 Credits(Must include enough 300-400 level semester credits to meet graduation requirements for this major: See Note 4)
GROUP 3 Total: 21 – 25 semester credits

GROUP 4. Writing Intensive and Hawaiian/Asian/Pacific Courses. These must be fulfilled in GROUPS 1, 2, and 3 above: Credits vary

• Three Writing Intensive courses (one 300 level or above)
• 3 credits of H/A/P courses.

Total Semester Hours Required For The B.A. In Biology, Cell and Molecular Track: 120

Additional Courses Recommended For Specific Plans After Graduation:

• Graduate studies in biology: At least two semesters of Directed Studies (BIOL 199, 299, 399, or 499).
• Application to medical, pharmacy, dental, veterinary school or other health-related fields: At least one semester of Directed Studies (BIOL 199, 299, 399, or 499) and participation in volunteer and shadowing experiences in the local medical, pharmacy, dental, or veterinary community as appropriate. As prerequisite courses for professional schools may vary, students should seek advising early in their academic careers to develop an academic plan.
• Careers that may include teaching: one or more semesters of Teaching Assistance and Tutoring in Biology (BIOL 496).
• Careers in environmental biology: a course in geographic information systems (GEOG 480 or GEOL 445).

Notes:

1. BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L are non-major courses and do not count toward the major or minor in Biology.
2. Students should begin chemistry courses their freshmen year if they plan to complete their academic program in four years. Chemistry courses are often prerequisites for required biology classes.
3. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all required and prerequisite courses.
4. The upper division credits needed for graduation for all degrees in Biology are met in the process of completing these degrees.
5. To earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, students must fulfill the requirements for the major AND meet all of the University’s other baccalaureate degree requirements. (Please see the chapter on Baccalaureate Degree Requirements in the Catalog.)
6. Students should always check course prerequisites and the frequency with which courses are offered. This information is found in Course Listings in the back of the Catalog.
7. To ensure progress toward degree completion, students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor each semester before registering.
8. Students completing the B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology Track concurrently fulfill the requirements for a minor in Chemistry. (Students may wish to file for a minor in Chemistry.)