Organismal Biology
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
- Environment & Sustainability
- Education & Human Development
- Biological & Biomedical Science
- Animal & Veterinary Sciences
- Health, Nutrition & Fitness
Diving into the world of biology is an immersive, hands-on experience that lends itself to a satisfying career in myriad professions, with an emphasis on preparing students for graduate or professional school. Biology is, quite simply, the study of life. The Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Organismal Biology offers broad training in biological systems -components, biological molecules, cells, organisms, communities and entire ecosystems. Students learn about the biological processes that organize such systems and allow for development and evolution. The program includes the study of genetics, biochemistry, ecology and evolution.
Learning Outcomes
Concepts in Biology; Demonstrate the ability to define and explain core concepts in ecology, evolutionary biology, and genetics, and in the biological sciences more broadly. Scientific Communication; Effectively read, evaluate, and communicate scientific information Scientific Method; Demonstrate knowledge and application of the scientific method.
Sample Courses
- ECOL 320: Genetics
- ECOL 335: Evolutionary Biology
- ECOL 302: Ecology
Career Fields
- Ecotourism
- Education
- Public health
- Zoology
- Research biologist
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Organismal Biology
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
MATH 122 A
1.00
MATH 122B
4.00
CHEM 151
4.00
ENGL 101
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
MATH 129 or MATH 263
3.00
CHEM 152
4.00
ECOL 182R
3.00
ECOL 182L
1.00
ENGL 102
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
CHEM 241A
3.00
CHEM 243A
1.00
MCB 181R
3.00
MCB 181L
1.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
CHEM 241B
3.00
CHEM 243B
1.00
PHYS 102
3.00
PHYS 181
1.00
Second Language
4.00
Lower Division Biology
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
ECOL 320
4.00
PHYS 103
3.00
PHYS 182
1.00
Major Elective (Physiology)
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ECOL 335
4.00
BIOC 384
3.00
Major elective (Genetics)
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
ECOL 302
4.00
Major elective (Biology of Organisms)
4.00
Major elective (Ecology, Evolution & Behavior
3.00
Major elective (Cell or Molecular Biology)
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Major elective (Cell or Molecular Biology)
3.00
Major elective (Ecology, Evolution & Behavior)
3.00
Major elective (Biology of Organisms)
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
General elective
1.00