Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The Bachelor of Arts in Biology (B.A. Biology) provides a versatile option for students interested in biology as a base for expanding into interdisciplinary areas of study. The program provides a reduced core of courses allowing students maximum choice in biology electives to focus the plan of study or acquire a broad base of knowledge. Students pursuing the B.A. Biology are required to complete a minimum of one minor and are encouraged to explore minors in fields outside the sciences. The B.A. Biology is appropriate for students who may be seeking careers in science-based law, science writing, journalism, science/medical illustration, web design, and many others. All biology, chemistry and math courses require a grade of "C" or higher and a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 in all biology, chemistry, and math courses is required for graduation. For more information, students may contact the department chair or any biology faculty member.
Required Core Courses
Biology Core
| BIO 124 | Biological Principles | 3 |
| BIO 125 | Biological Principles Lab | 1 |
| BIO 207 | Fundamentals of Ecology/Biodiversity | 3 |
| BIO 208 | Foundational Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 |
BIO 124 Biological Principles and BIO 125 Biological Principles Lab fulfill the WLU General Education Scientific Reasoning requirement.
Chemistry Core
Mathematics Core - Choose one of the following course options.
The mathematics choice fulfills the WLU General Education Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
Biology Restricted Electives
Students may choose any BIO prefix courses to total a minimum of 46 credit hours. Exceptions to course selections are BIO 105, 106, 204, 205, 212, 214, and 216. BIO 105 and 106 are intended for non-majors only; BIO 204, 205, 212, 214, and 216 are designed for students in nursing and dental hygiene programs only.
Required Minor
Students are required to complete at least one minor for the B.A. Biology. Minors may be chosen from disciplines across campus and students are encouraged to minor in areas that broaden their future professional opportunities.