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Crown College 2023-2024 Catalog 
    
Crown College 2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology Major (B.S.)


 

 

This major is offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. It is intended to broadly prepare students in the biological sciences. With careful selection of electives, students may be equipped to pursue graduate work, research, field biology, laboratory work, industrial work, government positions, or other related areas.

Program Requirements


I. Core Curriculum - 50 Credits


II. Biology Major - 52 Credits


All major core classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

III. Electives - 23 Credits


* Students should work closely with an advisor to determine the science electives best suited to their area of medical interest. Electives could include: SCI 312 - Pathophysiology , SCI 326 - Biomechanics , SCI 350 - Science Internship I , SCI 359 - Microbiology , SCI 379 - Exercise Physiology , SCI 415 - Cell Biology , SCI 436 - Organic Chemistry II , or SCI 437 - Biochemistry  . 

Total - 125 Credits


Four-Year Suggested Program for the Biology Major


Freshman Year


Spring Semester - 16 Credits


Sophomore Year


Fall Semester - 16-17 Credits


Spring Semester - 17-18 Credits


Departmental Acceptance


Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for departmental admission in the Biology major.

Junior Year


Fall Semester - 14-15 Credits


Spring Semester - 17 Credits


Senior Year


Fall Semester - 17 Credits


  • 4 Credits (even)
  • or

  • ​SCI - Science Electives (300-400 level) 4 Credits (odd)
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  • ​​SCI - Science Electives (300-400 level) 4 Credits
  • Elective 9 Credits

Spring Semester - 14 Credits