Biology

Program Type
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Biology majors may select from academic coursework appropriate to their interests and career goals and in preparation for additional post-graduate or professional education. Some of our graduates have entered the teaching profession, some work in the industry, and others have gone on to state or federal government positions in forestry, agriculture, or research.

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A Bachelor of Science degree in Biology prepares students for a wide variety of future opportunities and careers. Many students advance to professional studies or graduate programs in their field. Students are also prepared to begin careers as biological technicians.

  1. Limestone's required Competency & General Education courses
  2. A total of 120 credit hours
  3. The required courses listed including associated laboratory corequisites (38 credit hours)
  4. Biology electives at the 200 level and above** (8 credit hours)
  5. Biology electives at the 300 level and above** (12 credit hours)
  6. Additional electives chosen from PH 201, or 301; PH 202 or 302; CH 303/304, BI 315; MA 205 and 319 (11 credit hours)

Students must earn a grade of C or better in Biology core courses to proceed to highter-level courses for which they are a prerequisite. Biology core courses may not be taken as a coordinated study.

Students who place into MA 205 (or higher) or who otherwise waive MA 122 will not be required to complete MA 122 for the major. 

* This major includes one AWE course (4 credit hours)

**Note: Students should consult their advisor and any graduate or professional program of interest when selecting their recommended elective courses.

Course Requirements

Course Code Credits
BI101 - Introduction to Biology I 4
BI102 - Introduction to Biology II 4
BI220 - Ecology and Experimental Biology 4
BI282 - Genetics 4
BI308 - Molecular Cell Biology 4
BI459 - Biology Capstone 4
CH110 - General Chemistry I 3
CH110L - General Chemistry I Lab 1
CH111 - General Chemistry II 3
CH111L - General Chemistry II Lab 1
MA115 - College Algebra 3
MA122 - Precalculus 3
MA200 - Elementary Statistics 3
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Degree Plan Legend

DR - Degree Requirement
GE - General Education Requirement
EL - Elective
4-Year Degree Plan

Year 1 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
17.00

Year 1 - Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
14.00

Year 2 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
17.00

Year 2 - Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
14.00

Year 3 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
15.00

Year 3 - Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
15.00

Year 4 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
14.00

Year 4 - Spring Semester

Total Credit Hours
14.00
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