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Bachelor of Science in Biology University Of Nebraska Kearney
Introduction
Students in the Biology degree program at the UNK learn how living organisms function, behave and interact, as well as how they develop, reproduce and evolve. Graduates leave the program ready to pursue careers in scientific and health-related fields or to pursue a graduate degree.
Biology majors gain a solid foundation in biological and physical sciences and have the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty on real research projects. The biology department brings in millions of dollars in grants each year to support research, providing opportunities for undergraduate students to travel and work directly with faculty mentors.
In this program, students major in Biology and choose either a second major or a minor. Chemistry or Physics are popular pairings, but students are able to choose from any program offered at UNK.
Curriculum
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Biology degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Semester 1 (14 credits)
- BIOL 105 Biology I
- CHEM 160/CHEM 160L General Chemistry I
- ENG 101 or ENG 102
- General Studies
Semester 2 (14 credits)
- BIOL 106 Biology II
- CHEM 161/CHEM 161L General Chemistry II
- SPCH 100 Speech Communication
- Math GS By Placement
Semester 3 (14 credits)
- BIOL 231 Research Methods I
- BIOL 290 Evolution
- CHEM 250/CHEM 250L or CHEM 360/CHEM 360L
- Class in Minor
Semester 4 (14 credits)
- BIOL 305 Biological Statistics
- CHEM 360/CHEM 360L Organic Chemistry II
- Class in Minor
- LOPER 5 Visual Arts
Semester 5 (16 credits)
- BIOL 360 Genetics
- LOPER 6 Humanities
- LOPER 7 Social Science
- Class in minor
- Class in minor
Semester 6 (16 credits)
- BIOL 307 Ecology
- Biology Lab Elective
- LOPER 9 Civic Engagement
- LOPER 10 Human Diversity
- Class in Minor
Semester 7 (16 credits)
- BIOL 421 or BIOL 431A
- Biology Field Elective
- Biology Field or Lab Elective
- Class in Minor
- Unrestricted elective
- Unrestricted elective
Semester 8 (16 credits)
- BIOL 421 or BIOL 431B
- Biology Field, Lab Elective
- Class in Minor
- Class in Minor
- Unrestricted elective
- Unrestricted elective
Career Opportunities
- Environmental Scientist
- Government Inspector
- Career In Academia
- Healthcare Fields
- Research Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
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