Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration (GPS)

Term One

• BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
• BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0 (lab included)
• CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2

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

• BIO1110 - Freshman Seminar in the Biological Sciences Credits / Units: 1

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

Term Two

• BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
• BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0 (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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• STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4 or
• STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

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• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
• BIO 2310 - Evolution and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4
• BIO 2310L - Evolution and Ecology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
• ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 2140 - Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5
• BIO 2140R - Introduction to Cell Biology Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
• CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
• BIO 3140 - Molecular Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3.5
• BIO 3140R - Molecular Biology Laboratory Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
• ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1

• WSU Core Course Credits / Units: 3

• ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology 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
• Departmental Elective - (3000/4000 level BIO courses)  Credits / Units: 3
• WSU Core Course  Credits / Units: 3
• ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
• EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• Departmental Elective - (3000/4000 level BIO courses) Credit Hour(s): 9
• WSU Core Course Credit Hour(s): 6​​​​​​​

Term Eight

• Departmental Elective - (3000/4000 level BIO courses)  Credits / Units: 5

• General Electives Credits / Units: 5

• CORE - Wright State Core Course  Credits / Units: 3

• ED 2800 - Cultural Humility for Working with Youth Credit Hour(s): 3

Departmental Requirements and Electives: 17 Hours

Departmental Requirements and Electives: 17 Hours

Select 17 credits from approved 3000- and 4000- level BIO courses. Must include at least one BIO4020.

• Up to 5 credit hours of Independent Study can be used.  Independent Study is to be arranged by the student and the professor and can include BIO 4880 - Indpendent Reading, BIO 4900 - Internship, BIO 4990 - Research, BIO 4950 - Honors Research. Up to 8 hours of Honors Research can be used. Up to 3 hours of BIO 3990 - Undergrad Teaching Assistant can be used.  3.0 required for BIO 3990.)

Total Hours Required: 120

Program Descriptions

Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration Program Description:

Students interested in teaching biology in Ohio public high schools may pursue their B.S. degree in biological sciences and upon completion they will enter the M.Ed graduate program in the College of Health, Education, and Human Services for licensure. Minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in biology include successfully completing the required courses, with a GPA of at least 2.25 for all biology-specific courses, as well as completing university and college degree.

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration Learning Objectives:

Students pursuing a Biology Education Sciences Concentration will:

• Demonstrate current best practices of inquiry and educational pedagogical theory.
• Design and implement AYA-level curriculum and lessons.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge of pedagogical best practices through formative and summative assessments.
• Observe and participate in field placement teaching.
• Participate in diversity and inclusivity training and exhibit correct responses across all teaching domains.

Biological Sciences, BS, Biology Education Concentration Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a Biology Education Sciences Concentration can:

• Demonstrate current best practices of inquiry and educational pedagogical theory.
• Design and implement AYA-level curriculum and lessons.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge of pedagogical best practices through formative and summative assessments.
• Observe and participate in field placement teaching.
• Participate in diversity and inclusivity training and exhibit correct responses across all teaching domains.

Biological Department Entrance Requirements

All students are eligible to be directly admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences program.

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

College of Science and Mathematics Advising Center

106 Oelman Hall

(937) 775-3180

cosm-advisors@wright.edu

Department Chair:  Dr. Lynn Hartzler

Academic Advisors:  Courtney Smith, Matt Skira, Sarah Cicora, Laura Marker

For more information visit:

• Biological Sciences, BS
• Department of Biological Sciences
• College of Science and Mathematics