Biology is the scientific study of living systems. The importance of biology in today's world is self-evident. Biology instruction at Kentucky State University provides students with a basic knowledge of the field. The curriculum includes the study of organismal diversity, cell biology, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Students are encouraged to master basic principles of scientific inquiry while familiarizing themselves with the traditional aspects of a sound liberal education.

The Division of Mathematics and Sciences offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with four options: General Biology, Pre-Professional, Biotechnology, and Specialization in Biology Education. Details on the former may be found elsewhere in this Catalogue in the sub-section on the School of Education of the College of Professional Studies section. A minor in Biology is also offered.

The Biology curriculum is well suited for the student who plans to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or intends to continue his or her course of study in graduate, medical, or dental school. Incoming students who desire to pursue a biology degree option should declare a Pre-Biology major. Once a student has completed BIO 111, CHE 101/110, and MAT 115 with a “C” or better, he may request in writing to the Division of Mathematics and Sciences to convert to a Biology major. Following verification of the successful completion of these courses, the student will be designated as a Biology major. Both Pre-Biology and Biology majors are to be advised by Biology advisors.

Biology-General Biology 120 credits

Liberal Studies Requirements Must include BIO 111 and CHE 101/110. 45 hours

Core Courses 30 hours

BIO 115 BIO 210 BIO 212 BIO 302 BIO 303

BIO 307 BIO 316 BIO 401 BIO 408 BIO 410

Biology Electives 12 hours

CHE 102 CHE 120 CHE 200

MAT 120 MAT 131 PHY 207 PHY 208

Choose four 300-400 level biology courses

Support Courses 24 hours

Students planning to attend medical, dental, pharmacy or veterinary school must replace CHE 200 with CHE 301/310 and 302/320 in the curriculum of the General Biology Option. In addition, the student must take CHE 315/350. Instead of four biology electives at the 300 and 400 level, the pre-professional option requires three. Several other courses may be required for entrance to particular allied health professional schools, but not for the BIO major. Please check with a pre-health professional advisor to make sure these other requirements are completed.

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Liberal Studies Requirements Must include BIO 111 and CHE 101/110.

125 credits

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