Biological Sciences (GPS)

Term One

• BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
• CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
• ENG 1110 - Academic Writing and Reading–Repeat Credit Hour(s): 3
• STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Two

• BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4 (lab included)
• CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2

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• MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4 or
• MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

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• Core - WSU Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• BIO 2100 - Orientation Seminar in Biological Sciences Credit Hour(s): 1

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• BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3 or
• BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3

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• BIO 2130 - Introduction to Molecular Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5 or
• BIO 2140 - Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5

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• CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
• Core - WSU Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3 or
• BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3

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• BIO 2130 - Introduction to Molecular Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5 or
• BIO 2140 - Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5

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• CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
• BIO 2310 - Evolution and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Five

• PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
• LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000/4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 5
• Core - WSU Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000/4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 5
• Core - WSU Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000/4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 10
• Core - WSU Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

• LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000/4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 10
• BIO 4000 - Senior Capstone Credit Hour(s): 1
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 4

Note(s):

LS electives (3000 or 4000 level): at least 20 seminar hours must have a prefix of BIO, M&I or EXB courses; a maximum of 10 seminar hours may have a prefix of ANT, BMB, EES, PTX, CHM, MTH, NCBP, STT, PHY or PSY; at least one course must include a lab component

Senior Capstone Course: BIO 4000 , BIO 4020 , BIO 4920  or BIO 4950  are all accepted for this requirement

Total Hours Required: 122

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science curriculum offers a broad, integrated, and in-depth approach to the life sciences. Departmental requirements consist of a balanced core of courses selected from several subject areas, combined with elective courses from the Department of Biological Sciences and other life science departments such as Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology (NCBP), and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB).

Within this degree, several options are available to students. The programs of study can accommodate students with differing interests and objectives such as graduate work in molecular biology, laboratory work in microbiology, field work in ecology, or for science education. Advanced electives include courses in animal physiology, exercise biology, plant biology, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, bioinformatics, wetlands biology, aquatic environment, biological safety, entomology, and evolution.

The general Biology degree (BS) also provides course flexibility for those students interested in pursuing a professional health career. The “preprofessional” preparatory program combines all the required courses of a professional school, which include course in general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and general physics, while using recommended courses as science electives to fulfill the bachelor’s program. Recommended courses include human anatomy & physiology, biochemistry, histology, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, genetics, bioethics, and medical terminology. This is a great option for students interested in pursuing careers in health care.

Career Opportunities

The biological science majors are traditional academic programs designed to give students a broad, versatile education in various areas of biology. Careers in biology can contribute to improving human health and personal well being, to environmental protection, to production of food supplies, or to increasing basic human knowledge about the world Some of the attractions to being a biologist may include work in a dynamic and evolving field, opportunities to help people, animals, or the environment, the international nature of many areas or science, and the possibility of working outdoors.

Biology students find employment within a wide range of organizations. Employers include medical facilities, research laboratories, health maintenance organizations, biotechnology firms, bioengineering companies, environmental companies, schools, pharmaceutical companies, animal care, government, law firms, and the food industry.

Campus Contact Information

For more information about undergraduate degrees in Biological Sciences, please contact:

Biology Advising Center
235 Bio Sci Bldg
(937) 775-4226

bioadvising@wright.edu

Additional Comments

Department Chair: Dr. David Goldstein

Director of Advising, Biology and Pre-Health Professions: Jacqui Neal

Academic Advisors: Dr. Patti Roberts, Courtney Smith

Department Website: www.wright.edu/biology