Biology Option 2: Biology Teaching
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.
BIOL 171 Principles of Biology |
4 |
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I or CHEM 101 Survey of Chemistry |
4 |
*MATH 152 College Algebra and MATH 141 or MATH 175 Calculus I |
3-4 |
EDSE 499C Teacher in Today's Schools |
2 |
General Education Total |
37-40 |
*Students taking MATH 152 as a general education core class must also complete MATH 141 as an additional requirement; core remains 3 hours. Students having an ACT below 22 will take MATH 141 as a general elective.
Program Requirements
BIOL 210 General Zoology |
4 |
BIOL 215 General Botany |
4 |
BIOL 317 Principles of Microbiology |
4 |
BIOL 461 Ecology |
3 |
BIOL 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
BIOL 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
BIOL 304 Genetics |
3 |
BIOL 380 Cell Biology |
3 |
BIOL 402 Integrated Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Field Experiences in Teaching |
3 |
BIOL 403 Integrated Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Field Experiences in Teaching |
3 |
Advanced Biology Elective |
3 |
Students must complete one of the following courses:
BIOL 318, BIOL 334, BIOL 407, BIOL 409, BIOL 431, BIOL 433, BIOL 438, BIOL 437, or BIOL 450
Program Requirements Total |
39 |
Supplemental Requirements
CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II or |
4 |
CHEM 201 Survey of Organic Chemistry |
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4 |
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ESS 108 Physical Geology |
4 |
PHYS 201 Elementary Physics I |
3 |
PHYS 201A Elementary Physics I Laboratory |
1 |
Teacher Education Requirements
EDF 207 Foundations of Education |
3 |
EDF 211 Human Growth and Development |
3 |
EDF 311 Learning Theories and Assessment in Education |
3 |
EDSE 312 Educational Methods and Technology |
3 |
EDSE 416 Clinical Practice |
12 |
EDSE 483 Classroom Organization and Mngt. for Secondary Teachers |
3 |
EDSP 230 Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
Teacher Education Requirements Total |
30 |
Components of Degree Requirement
General Education |
37-40 |
Program Requirements |
39 |
Supplemental Requirements |
16 |
Teacher Education Requirements |
30 |
Degree Requirement Total |
123-125 |