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Undergraduate Studies
THE UNDERGRADUATE BIOLOGY PROGRAM
The Department of Biology offers courses of study leading to the
degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science. These broadly based
undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to prepare students for: (1)
advanced studies in biology, biomedical sciences, environmental biology, ecology
and applied ecology; (2) professional training in medicine, dentistry,
optometry, chiropractic, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and other health
professions; (3) teaching of biology in secondary schools; (4) career
opportunities in research, biomedical sciences, agriculture, industry,
government, and academic institutions.
Students interested in a major in biology are strongly urged to
declare a major early and seek advisement from a departmental
advisor.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Major in Biology for the Bachelor of Science Degree
| General Biology Emphasis |
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| This sequence provides an organized yet flexible system of courses
effectively meets the demands of students seeking a broadly based undergraduate
program in biology. It also serves students wishing to be certified for teaching
biology in secondary schools. |
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| Required Biology Courses: |
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BIOL‑102 Biology of Organisms |
3
cr. |
| BIOL‑103 Biology of Populations |
3
cr. |
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BIOL‑301 Cell Biology |
4
cr. |
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BIOL‑311 Genetics |
3
cr. |
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BIOL‑316 Biochemistry |
4
cr. |
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BIOL‑380 General Ecology |
4
cr. |
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BIOL‑BOT ‑318 General Plant Morphology or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑315 Invertebrate Zoology or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑326 Animal Kingdom |
3
cr. |
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BIOL‑BOT‑315 Plant Physiology or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑312 Vertebrate Physiology
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3-4 cr. |
| Electives* |
12 cr. |
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| Total |
37-38 cr. |
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Required 300‑level courses must include one
botanical course and one zoological
course. |
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* Electives must be at the 200‑ or 300‑level. At
least 2 electives must have a laboratory
component. |
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| Required Cognate Courses: |
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CHEM‑211 General Chemistry 1 |
5 cr. |
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CHEM‑231 Organic Chemistry I |
4 cr. |
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PHYS‑201 College Physics I and PHYS‑203
Physics I Laboratory |
3,1
cr. |
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PHYS‑202 College Physics II and PHYS‑204
Physics II Laboratory |
3,1
cr. |
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MATH‑106 Pre‑Calculus Mathematics for
Non‑Mathematics Majors |
4 cr. |
| Two
Electives from the Following: |
6 cr. |
Chemistry Elective (CHEM‑212 or higher)
Earth Science Elective (ESC1‑206 or higher)
Mathematics Elective (MATH‑105 or higher)
Physics Elective (PHYS‑215 or higher) |
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| Total |
27
cr. |
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Advisors for the General Biology majors are Drs. Shubhangee
Mungre, Joel Olfelt, Mary Kimble,.
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Additional courses may be recommended by the
student's advisor in relation to the student's goals. Students planning to
pursue graduate studies are strongly urged to take additional courses in
chemistry, physics, mathematics, and philosophy. For graduate study preparation,
one year each of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, and a course in
statistics are highly
recommended. |
| Pre‑Professional
Emphasis |
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This program is designed for students planning to pursue professional
training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, chiropractic, osteopathic
medicine, podiatry, or veterinary medicine. The program is also for students
interested in other health professions, such as pharmacy, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, and physician assistants. These professions generally
require a minimum of two semesters each of general biology, general chemistry,
organic chemistry, and general physics. In some professions, additional courses
in calculus, statistics, or certain advanced biology courses may be required.
The student should consult the professional schools he/she intends to apply to
for specific information and requirements. Students are also encouraged to
carefully select courses in the humanities and behavioral sciences beyond the
General Education requirements.
It is imperative that students consult with a Pre‑professional
Advisor in the department to chart a detailed course of study. The
Pre-professional Advisors in the Department are Drs. Simon Chung and John
Thomas.
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| Required Biology Courses: |
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BIOL‑102 Biology of Organisms |
3 cr. |
| BIOL‑103 Biology of Populations |
3 cr. |
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BIOL‑301 Cell Biology |
4 cr. |
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BIOL‑311 Genetics |
3 cr. |
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BIOL‑316 Biochemistry |
4 cr. |
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BIOL‑380 General Ecology |
4 cr. |
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BIOL‑BOT ‑318 General Plant Morphology or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑315 Invertebrate Zoology or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑326 Animal Kingdom* |
3 cr. |
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BIOL‑BOT‑315 Plant Physiology** or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑312 Vertebrate Physiology
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3-4 cr. |
| Electives*** |
12 cr. |
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| Total |
37-38
cr. |
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Required 300‑level courses must include one
botanical course and one zoological
course. |
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* Electives must be at the 200‑ or 300‑level. At
least 2 electives must have a laboratory
component. |
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| Required Cognate Courses: |
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CHEM‑211 General Chemistry 1 |
5
cr. |
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CHEM‑231 Organic Chemistry I |
4
cr. |
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PHYS‑201 College Physics I and PHYS‑203
Physics I Laboratory |
3,1 cr. |
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PHYS‑202 College Physics II and PHYS‑204
Physics II Laboratory |
3,1 cr. |
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MATH‑106 Pre‑Calculus Mathematics for
Non‑Mathematics Majors |
4
cr. |
| Two Electives from
the Following: |
6
cr. |
Chemistry Elective (CHEM‑212 or higher)
Earth Science Elective (ESC1‑206 or higher)
Mathematics Elective (MATH‑105 or higher)
Physics Elective (PHYS‑215 or higher) |
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| Total |
27 cr. |
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*BIOL‑ZOOL‑326 Animal Kingdom is
recommended. |
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**BIOL‑ZOOL‑312 Vertebrate Physiology, rather
than BIOL-BOT‑315 Plant Physiology is
recommended. |
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Biology Pre-professional Advisors are Dr. Simon Chung and Dr. John
Thomas. |
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***For the twelve credit hours of biology
electives, students should choose from courses in genetics, anatomy, physiology,
microbiology, immunology, and courses emphasizing molecular and quantitative
aspects of biology. |
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Additional courses may be recommended by the
student's advisor in relation to the student's goals. Students planning to
pursue professional programs are strongly urged to take additional courses in
chemistry, physics, and mathematics. For professional school admissions, one
year each of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and general physics are
usually required. Calculus and a course in statistics are highly
recommended. |
| Ecology/Environmental
Emphasis |
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This sequence is designed for students interested in careers in
ecology and environmental biology by emphasizing both laboratory and field work.
It expands the general biology sequence to include additional field‑oriented
courses. Required internships provide students with field experiences with zoos,
museums, park districts, forest preserve districts, academic institutions and
government agencies. Dr. John Kasmer is the advisor for the
Ecology/Environmental emphasis track.
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| Required Biology
Courses: |
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| BIOL‑102 Biology of
Organisms |
3 cr. |
| BIOL‑103 Biology of
Populations |
3 cr. |
| BIOL‑301 Cell Biology |
4 cr. |
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BIOL‑311 Genetics or
BIOL‑312 Evolution |
3 cr. |
| BIOL- 386 Ecological
Methods |
4 cr. |
| BIOL‑BOT-318 General Plant
Morphology |
3 cr. |
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BIOL‑BOT‑314 Local Flora or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑327 Local Fauna |
3 cr. |
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BIOL‑BOT‑315 Plant Physiology** or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑312 Vertebrate Physiology
|
4 cr. |
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BIOL‑ZOOL‑326Animal Kingdom or
BIOL‑ZOOL‑315 Invertebrate
Zoology |
3 cr. |
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BIOL‑380 General
Ecology |
4 cr. |
| Two
courses from the following: |
6
cr. |
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BIIOL‑318 General Microbiology |
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BIOL‑326 Biological Geography |
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BIOL‑328 Aquatic Biology |
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BIOL‑BOT‑311 General Mycology |
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BIOL‑BOT ‑316 Phycology |
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BIOL‑BOT ‑321 Plant Ecology |
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BIOL‑ZOOL‑313 Entomology |
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BIOL‑ZOOL‑314 Ornithology |
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BIOL‑ZOOL‑316 Animal Behavior |
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BIOL‑ZOOL‑319 Protozoology |
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BIOL‑ZOOL‑325Animal Ecology |
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| Required
Internships |
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| BIOL-332
Internship in Environmental Biology I |
3
cr. |
| BIOL-333
Internship in Environmental Biology II |
3
cr. |
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Total |
42-43 cr. |
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| Required Cognate Courses: |
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CHEM‑211 General Chemistry 1 |
5
cr. |
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CHEM‑231 Organic Chemistry I |
4
cr. |
| ESCI-211 Physical Geology |
4
cr. |
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PHYS‑201 College Physics I and PHYS‑203
Physics I Laboratory |
3,1 cr. |
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PHYS‑202 College Physics II and PHYS‑204
Physics II Laboratory |
3,1 cr. |
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MATH‑106 Pre‑Calculus Mathematics for
Non‑Mathematics Majors |
4
cr. |
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Total |
27 cr. |
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The following courses are recommended:
CHEM‑212General Chemistry II
ESCI‑315 Glacial and Quaternary Geology
ESCI‑323 Field Geology
ESCI‑329 Soil Science
ESCI‑335 Meteorology I
G&ES‑205 Physical Geography: Climate, Vegetation
and Soils
G&ES‑206 Physical Geography:
Landforms
G&ES‑322 Aerial Photographic Interpretation in
Geography
G&ES‑378 Physical Climatology
MA TH‑275 Statistics |
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| Biology Minor |
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| Required Biology Courses: Select two of the following |
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BIOL‑102 Biology of Organisms |
3 cr. |
| BIOL‑103 Biology of Populations |
3 cr. |
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BIOL‑301 Cell Biology |
4 cr. |
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| Biology
Electives* |
11-12 cr. |
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Total |
18 cr. |
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| *Select 4 courses in consultation with the biology advisor. 3 of the
4 courses must have a laboratory component. If BIOL‑301 was not chosen as one of
the two required basic biology courses, it may be chosen as one of the 4
elective courses. |
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| A maximum of 9 cr. towards the minor in Biology will be accepted in
transfer credits. Dr. Joel Olfelt is the advisor for Biology minors. |
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| NOTE: BIOL‑100 and BIOL‑104 do not fulfill requirements for the
minor. |
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| Students in the Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
programs who have selected this minor must complete a minimum of 9 hours at the
300‑level to meet graduation and certification requirements. |
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