Biology Major

All Biology majors must fulfill the core curriculum requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.  A minor is required; although students may choose any minor they wish, minors in Chemistry or Mathematics are strongly recommended.

• In addition to the B.S. core curriculum requirements, all Biology majors must complete the Biological Sciences core curriculum, which consists of the following:
• 15 hours of Biology coursework to include Principles of Biological Science I, II, and III (or their equivalents), as well as Biology Capstone
• 15 hours of Chemistry coursework to include Inorganic Chemistry I and II, Introduction to Organic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry I
• 6 hours of Math coursework to include College Algebra or any higher course
• Introduction to Psychological Statistics

Specialized tracks within the Biology major are available in the following areas:

• Pre-professional studies (this includes pre-medicine, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, pre-pharmacy, and graduate studies)
• Microbiology (this track allows students to have a “mini-concentration” with 20 hours or more of microbiology coursework)
• Environmental biology
• Teacher licensure (secondary education)

For more information concerning any of these courses of study, contact the following advisors:

• Dr. Randall Harris, 601-318-6595 (Pre-medicine, Pre-dental, Pre-pharmacy, Graduate studies, Teacher licensure, Microbiology)
• Dr. Thomas Rauch, 601-318-6119 (Pre-veterinary, Pre-pharmacy, Graduate studies, Environmental biology, Teacher licensure)
• Dr. Julie Smith-Rogers, 601-318-6120 (Pre-medicine, Pre-dental, Pre-physical therapy, Pre-occupational therapy, Graduate studies, Teacher licensure)