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Biology (B.S.)

The bachelor of science program in biology is planned to provide scientific training as part of a liberal education and to give the student a basic comprehension of the main areas of biology. The program is designed to prepare the student for graduate work, for admission to medical/dental/veterinary school, for a biologically oriented career, or for research in the biological sciences. To complete the biology (B.S.) major, a minimum of 120 credits is required, the last 30 of which must be earned at La Roche University. The required course work consists of:
  • 36 credits in biology (includes 8 credits of biology electives 200 level or above)
  • 35 credits in other science and mathematics courses
  • 34 credits to satisfy remaining Core Curriculum requirements not satisfied above.
  • 15 credits of general electives selected with the approval of the academic advisor.
Note: Those students choosing this major as preparation for medical, dental or veterinary school are advised to take the courses listed below under that category as either biology or general electives.

Summary of Requirements

Biology Requirements: 36 credits (includes 8 credits of Biology electives)

  • BIOL1003
  • BIOL1004
  • BIOL1005
  • BIOL1006
  • BIOL2025
  • BIOL2025L
  • BIOL3013
  • BIOL3014
  • BIOL3026
  • BIOL3036
  • BIOL3037
  • BIOL3038
  • BIOL4059
  • BIOLXXXX

Other Science & Mathematics Courses: 35 credits

  • CHEM1001
  • CHEM1002
  • CHEM1003
  • CHEM1004
  • CHEM2015
  • CHEM2015L
  • CHEM2016
  • CHEM2016L
  • MATH1032
  • MATH1033
  • MATH1040
  • PHYS1032
  • PHYS1032L
  • PHYS1033
  • PHYS1033L

Recommended for Medical/Dental/Veterinary School Preparation Courses: Suggested but not required

  • BIOL2021
  • BIOL2022
  • BIOL4019
  • BIOL4020