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	2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, BS (0401)
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		Overview:
    |   |  General Biology |  Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Physician’s Assistant |  Cell and Molecular Biology |     | College Core* |  52 credits |  52 credits |  52 credits |     | Science Core |  21 credits |  21 credits |  21 credits |     | Biology Core**  |  36 credits |  37 credits |  36 credits |     | Required Upper Level Biology |  14-18 credits |  8 credits |  14-18 credits |     | Required Internship |  0-1 credit |  6 credits |    |     | Liberal Arts Requirements |    |    |    |     | TOTAL |  123-129 |  124 |  123-127 |      Note:
 * College Core is noted at 52 credits, which is five less than required due to science requirements for Biological Science majors.  ** Includes Organic Chemistry with Labs (8-10 credits) GPA Requirement for all Biology Majors
 (Including all tracks & Environmental Science):  Students must complete BIO 101  and BIO 102  with a grade of C or better in order to continue in the Biology major. Students that fail to earn a C or better must retake the 100-level course(s) before attempting additional Biology courses. Intended majors must earn a C or better in all Biology courses. Students that fail to earn a C or better must repeat that course for it to be considered for major credit. College Core
 To Satisfy Part of Core Area III
 Science Core (21-22 credits):
 Must be taken by all Biology, Environmental Science majors. Biology Core for General Biology Concentrations
 (36-37 credits) Note:
 BIO 270  and BIO 451 are no longer in the Biology core. Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration
 Recommended Upper-Level Biology Electives
 Below are several recommended upper-level biology electives for students pursuing entrance into medical, dental, graduate and other professional schools. Other upper-level biology electives may be substituted for the ones listed below in consultation with the student’s advisor.  													 | 
												 
											 
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