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Biology, Genetics Emphasis

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The genetics emphasis is designed for students interested in careers in genetics or biomedical science.

Beginning with the solid foundation in biological sciences provided by the standard Bachelor of Science in biology, this program includes additional coursework and experiences in biochemistry, animal development and genetics. All students in the emphasis will complete a laboratory research project in genetics, the results of which will be presented in a public seminar.

 

 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 CREDIT
HOURS
A. Core Skills

 

  ENGL 101 Writing and Inquiry I 3
  ENGL 102 Writing and Inquiry II 3
  MATH 121 Mathematical Applications
OR MATH 123 Calculus and its Applications
OR MATH 141 Single Variable Calculus I
3
B. Humanities and Fine Arts
(6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)
6
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives
(6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)
6
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning
  MATH 211 Statistical Methods I 3
  CHEM 111 General Chemistry 4
E. Founding Documents of the United States
  HIST 111R2 United States History to 1877
OR
HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877
OR
POLS 101R2 American National Government
3
F. World Cultures 3
G. LINK 101 1
Total General Education Requirements 35

1 For approved courses see the General Education section
If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

 

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
BIOL 111 Principles of Biology I 4
BIOL 112 Principles of Biology II 4
BIOL 299 Sophomore Seminar in Biology 1
BIOL 303 Evolution 3
BIOL 312 Genetics 4
BIOL 399 Junior Seminar in Biology 1
BIOL 499 Senior Seminar in Biology 1

 

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
Organismal Diversity (select 1)
BIOL 213BIOL 214
4

Biology Group I: Structure and Function (select 1)
BIOL 308BIOL 313BIOL 401
4

Biology Group II: Biological Information Flow (select 1)
BIOL 307
4

Biology Group III: Systems Biology (select 1)
BIOL 306BIOL 311BIOL 415BIOL 421

4
BIOL 403 Molecular Genetics 4
BIOL 412 Genetics Research 4
BIOL 413 Advanced Genetics 4
BIOL 498 Genetics Seminar 1
CHEM 112 General Chemistry 4
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry 4
CHEM 301 Biochemistry 3
     
Total Major Program Requirements 58
Additional Electives 27
TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE 120

 

  • Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
  • See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses