Biology - General

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.

Related Occupations

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.

Degree Requirements

  1. Limestone's required Competency & General Education courses
  2. A total of 120 credit hours
  3. The required courses listed below (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. Related electives, choosing from PH201 or 301; PH202 or 302; CH303 and 304; BI/CH 315; MA205 and MA 319 (11 credit hours)

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

* 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 Descriptions

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 4
CH111 - General Chemistry II 4
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
17.00

Year 2 - Fall Semester

Total Credit Hours
17.00
Notes

MA319 can be substituted for MA205

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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