Biology (B.A.)
The bachelor of arts program in biology is designed to be merged with studies in a non-science area. The resulting program will retain the elements of biology necessary for the successful application of this science in another discipline. Students will be advised to choose a minor; some possibilities include management, pre-law, professional writing and computer information systems. Other combinations may be arranged to fit the needs of students.
To complete the biology (B.A.) major, a minimum of 120 credits is required, the last 30 of which must be earned at La Roche University.
The following course work is required for completion of degree:
- 30 credits in Major Requirements
- 22 credits in biology electives level 2000 or above
- 37 credits to satisfy remaining Core Curriculum requirements not covered above.
- 31 credits of general electives selected with the approval of the academic advisor
Summary of Requirements
Major Electives: 22 credits (BIOL2000 or higher)
BIOL4051INTERNSHIP I - BIOLOGY
Credits (Min/Max): 1/6
A field experience in which the student works under the direction of a professional in an area related to biology. The student must select a faculty member from the Division of Sciences to serve as the academic supervisor. Students are required to complete 45 hours of field/academic work for each credit hour. The academic supervisor will determine the proportion of fieldwork and academic work requirements. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be used as biology elective credit.
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JR/SR Status
Major Requirements : 30 credits
BIOL1003GENERAL BIOLOGY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A presentation of a comprehensive survey of the major area within modern biology with emphasis placed on unsolved problems and the nature of scientific evidence. The course explores the properties of living matter on the molecular, cellular and organismic level. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in biology or a professional need.
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Concurrent: BIOL1005
BIOL1004GENERAL BIOLOGY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A presentation of a comprehensive survey of the major area within modern biology with emphasis placed on unsolved problems and the nature of scientific evidence. The course explores the properties of living matter on the molecular, cellular and organismic level. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in biology or a professional need.
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BIOL1003 & BIOL1005, Concurrent: BIOL1006
BIOL1005GENERAL BIOLOGY I - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Selected experiments chosen to emphasize principles presented in the General Biology lecture courses.
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coreg: BIOL1003
BIOL1006GENERAL BIOLOGY II - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Selected experiments chosen to emphasize principles presented in the General Biology lecture courses.
CHEM1001GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.
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Concurrent: CHEM1003
CHEM1002GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.
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Concurrent: CHEM1004
CHEM1003GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1001 emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.
CHEM1004GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1002, emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.
CHEM2015ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A study of the classification and characterization of organic compounds, their preparation, properties and reactions. The application of modern organic theories to these subjects is stressed. Topics include nomenclature, bond theory, stereochemistry, synthesis, mechanisms, and structure determination by instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory course.
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CHEM1002 concurrent: CHEM2015L
CHEM2015LORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Laboratory for CHEM2015
MATH1023COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A traditional course in trigonometry including circular measure, trigonometric ratios, the trigonometry of right and obtuse triangles with applications, trigonometric functions and their graphs, inverse trigonometric functions, identities, and trigonometric equations.
MATH1040PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
The study of the fundamentals of probability theory with applications to natural and social sciences as well as to mathematics. Discrete and continuous distributions, sampling theory, linear correlation, regression, statistical inference, estimation and analysis of variance are included.
PHYS1010PHYSICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is designed to provide a broad background in physics for those who will enter the allied health professions. Applications will be made to the biological and physiological sciences, as well as to the various types of equipment. Lecture and laboratory course.
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MATH1010 Coreq: PHYS1010L
PHYS1010LPHYSICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE - LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Laboratory for PHYS1010 Physics for Health Science