Biology, BA
Living science!
Curious about the mysteries of science and the wonders of creation?
All biology majors study a core of classes, including courses in biology, botany, zoology, genetics, and chemistry. You then select one of four tracks: Allied Health, General Biology, Life Science Teaching, or Pre-Professional.
Spotlight
"My own heart transplant came during a physics class in Timken Science Hall."
- Dr. Timothy Bricker '74
Physician-in-chief, Kentucky Children's Hospital
All biology majors take the following core courses:
- BIOL 145 - Organismal Biology
- BIOL 146 - Introductory Cell Biology
- BIOL 200 - General Botany
- BIOL 253 - Invertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 254 - Vertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 371 - Microbiology
- BIOL 372 - Genetics
Supporting core courses include:
Biology minors 19 to 21 hrs:
- BIOL 145 - Organismal Biology
- BIOL 146 - Introductory Cell Biology
- BIOL 200 - General Botany
- BIOL 253 - Invertebrate Zoology or
- BIOL 254 - Vertebrate Zoology
Two 300/400-level courses, one of which must be a laboratory course.
