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BS in General Biology Florida Institute of Technology
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in General Biology is ideal for students with broad interests in the life sciences. The general biology program allows students to sample courses from marine biology, ecology, and molecular biology to discover their own areas of emphasis. Undergraduates can then easily switch between the programs offered within the department and graduates in general biology are poised to enter post-baccalaureate programs in any of these areas.
Summer field courses are available in the Galapagos Islands, Jamaica, Florida, Puerto Rico, Peru, the Smoky Mountains, and other locations. The program is also ideal for students interested in pursuing degrees in STEM education. The degree is eligible for the fast track program, allowing students to complete the bachelor’s degree in general biology and the master’s degree in either conservation technology or biotechnology in five years.
Admissions
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in General Biology must complete the minimum course requirements outlined in the following curriculum. Electives are selected in consultation with the faculty advisor to reflect the knowledge a student needs either for employment or graduate school.
Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall (16 credit hours)
- CHM 1101 General Chemistry 1
- COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric
- FYE 1000 University Experience
- MAR 1010 Biological Discovery 1
- MAR 1030 Introduction to Biotechnology
- MTH 1001 Calculus 1 or MTH 1010 Honors Calculus 1
Spring (15 credit hours)
- CHM 1102 General Chemistry 2
- COM 1102 Writing About Literature
- MAR 1020 Biological Discovery 2
- MAR 1040 Introduction to Biodiversity and Physiology
- MTH 1002 Calculus 2 or MTH 1020 Honors Calculus 2
Sophomore Year
Fall (16 credit hours)
- CHM 2001 Organic Chemistry 1
- CHM 2011 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
- MAR 2110 General Genetics
- PHY 1001 Physics 1
Select the first HUM Core Course:
- HUM 2051 Civilization 1: Ancient Through Medieval
- HUM 2141 World Art History 1: Pre-History to Early Global Awareness
- HUM 2211 British Literature and Culture
- HUM 2212 British and American Literature 1
- HUM 2331 American History: Pre-Columbian to Civil War Era
- HUM 2551 Survey of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Spring (16 credit hours)
- CHM 2002 Organic Chemistry 2
- CHM 2012 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2
- MAR 2801 Biometry
- PHY 2002 Physics 2
Select the second HUM Core Course:
- HUM 2052 Civilization 2: Renaissance Through Modern
- HUM 2142 World Art History 2: Early Modern to Post-Colonial
- HUM 2212 British and American Literature 1 (may not be repeated for credit)
- HUM 2213 British and American Literature 2
- HUM 2332 American History: From Reconstruction to the Present
- HUM 2552 Survey of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
Junior Year
Fall (15 credit hours)
- BIO 4010 Biochemistry 1
- MAR 3410 General Ecology
- MAR 3510 Invertebrate Zoology
- Humanities Elective (HU) 3000-level or higher recommended Credit Hours: 3
Spring (17 credit hours)
- BIO 2010 Microbiology
- BIO 3220 Developmental Biology
- COM 2223 Scientific and Technical Communication
- Liberal Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Technical Elective Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year
Fall (17 credit hours)
- MAR 3210 Mammalian Physiology (Q)
- MAR 4550 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Restricted Elective (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) Credit Hours: 3
- Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
Spring (17 credit hours)
- MAR 3701 Evolution
- MAR 4210 Plant Physiology
- Liberal Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Restricted Electives (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) Credit Hours: 7
Total Credits Required: 129
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