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| Hours Required: | 121 |
| Categories: | Major, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
The 3+2 program option is for students with 2 years of credits from a professional clinical/program to obtain an accelerated BS in Biological Sciences in 3 years.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge.
- Our graduates have the knowledge to make informed and ethical scientific decisions.
- Our graduates think critically and creatively to analyze and solve scientific problems.
- Our graduates demonstrate the information literacy required for scientific study.
- Our graduates possess the knowledge and skill sets in biology to be successful.
Biology (BS) Plan II
Professional 3+2 Program
121 hours
Upon request, SAU will confer the baccalaureate (BS) degree with a major in Biology: 3+2 Professional Program on students who successfully fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete 90 hours of coursework at SAU prior to clinical/professional training, including at least 12 hours of upper-level courses.
- Complete 30 hours (or equivalent) of coursework at an approved accredited professional school.
- Satisfy all other University requirements for graduation.
- Official transcript from clinical/professional program must be on file with the SAU Registrar’s Office prior to the end of the graduation term.
University Requirement (2 Hours)
- GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (24 Hours)
- Mathematics, natural science, and physical science courses are included in the major.
Biology (27 Hours)
- BIOL 1203 – Principles of Biology I and BIOL 1201 – Principles of Biology I Lab
- BIOL 1213 – Principles of Biology II and BIOL 1211 – Principles of Biology II Lab
- BIOL 2403 – Medical Terminology
- BIOL 3023 – Microbiology and BIOL 3021 – Microbiology Lab
- BIOL 3033 – Genetics and BIOL 3031 – Genetics Lab
- BIOL 3043 – Cell Biology
- BIOL 3703 – Vertebrate Physiology and BIOL 3701 – Vertebrate Physiology Lab
- SCI 3101 – Pre-Health Colloquium
Chemistry (20 Hours)
- CHEM 1023 – University Chemistry I and CHEM 1021 – University Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 1123 – University Chemistry II and CHEM
