Multiple Options Program:  Biology

SAMPLE: ADDING A MULTIPLE OPTIONS PROGRAM TO A CURRENT MAJOR PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY (B.A/B.S Level)

CURRENT MAJOR PROGRAM:  B.A./B.S. BIOLOGY DEGREE:  40 CREDITS (with Concentrations)

Core Required Courses (25 Credits)
BIO 111  Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 112  Ecology and Evolution
BIO 315  Genetics
BIO 316  Ecology
BIO 318  Botany
BIO 319  Zoology
BIO 320  Principles of Microbiology

General Biology Concentration (select 15 Credits)
Any 300, 400 or 500 level courses not included in the core or in supporting course requirements.

Cellular/Molecular Genetics Concentration (select 15 Credits)
BIO 302  General Microbiology with Lab
BIO 360  Advanced Cell Biology OR BIO 400  Advanced Molecular Biology
BIO 342  Biometry
Plus 2 Electives from the Cellular/Molecular/Genetics group

Ecology/Evolution/Organismal Concentration (Select 15 Credits)
BIO 211  General Biology
BIO  300  Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 301  Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 303  Vertebrate Zoology
BIO 305  Vertebrate Embryology
BIO 308  Plant Systematics
BIO 309  Plant Ecology
BIO 310  Plant Morphology
BIO 311  Mycology
BIO 320  Entomology
BIO 404  Conservation Biology
BIO 421  Mammalogy
BIO 422  Limnology
BIO 425  Mammalian Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 426  Mammalian Anatomy & Physiology II
BIO 440  Animal Behavior
BIO 445  Anatomy of Vascular Plants
BIO 446  Plant Physiology
BIO 460  Introduction to Marine Science
BIO 465  Regional Biology
BIO 474  Microbial Ecology

With Advisor Approval:
BIO 499  Independent Study in Biology
BIO 594  Topics:  Biology
BIO 599  Seminar:  Biology

 NOW ADD AN MULTI-DISCIPLINE PROGRAM TO THE CURRENT MAJOR PROGRAM BY OFFERING: 

B.A. Biology:  Interdisciplinary Humanities Option (40 Credits)

Core Requirement Courses (25 Credits)
BIO 111  Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 112  Ecology and Evolution
BIO 315  Genetics
BIO 316  Ecology
BIO 318  Botany
BIO 319  Zoology
BIO 320  Principles of Microbiology

Biology Elective Courses (relevant to Humanities) (select 3 Credits)
RIO 304  General Ecology
BIO 360  Advanced Biology of the Cell
BIO 380  Human Cadaver Dissection
BIO 400  Advanced Molecular Biology
BIO 402  Evolutionary Neurobiology
BIO 406  Ecosystem Ecology
BIO 425  Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 430  Immunology
BIO 470  Medical Microbiology
With Advisor Approval:
BIO 499  Independent Study in Biology
BIO 594  Topics:  Biology
BIO 599  Seminar:  Biology

Interdisciplinary Elective Courses (relevant to Biology and Humanities) (select 12 Credits)
COM 520  Relational Communication
COM 571  Critical Ethnography
COM 575  Intercultural Communication
COM 580  Sexuality and Communication
CMST 300  Research Methods in Communication Studies
CMST 303  Organizational Communication
CMST 317  Gender and Communication
CMST 320  Advanced Interpersonal Communication
CMST 330  Political Communication
CMST 333  Lifespan Communication
CMST 335  Communication and Conflict
CMST 345  Family and Communication
CMST 355  Culture and Communication
CMST 430  Communication Theories
ENG 322  Literature and Sexuality
ENG 326  Literature and the Environment
ENG 347  Technical Writing
ENG 381  Introduction to Linguistics
ENG 382  History of the English Language
HIS 304  Renaissance Europe
HIS 305  Reformation Europe
HIS 308  Modern Europe 1870-1920
HIS 309  Modern Europe:  since 1920
HIS 314  Rise of Industrial United States: 1865-1900
HIS 315  Modern U.S. History
HIS 321  Modernization in the Non-Western World
HIS 379  History of Literature
HIS 380  History of Film
HIS 381  History of the Arts
HNR 301  Humanity and Nature
HNR 306  Studies in Diversity
HNR 307  Studies in Film
PHI 302  Research Ethics
PHI 306  Philosophy and Science
PHI 315  Knowledge and Reality
PHI 340  Neuroethics
PHI 348  Darwin and Philosophy
REL 370  Religion and Science
PHI 320  Health Care Ethics

* In this Multiple Options Program, one (1) degree Option has been created based on the wants and needs of students, the interests and expertise of faculty, and the versatility of the discipline curriculum.  More Interdisciplinary Options can be created.  Among the physical sciences, Biology is probably the most versatile for interdisciplinary studies.  Consider:  Biology and the Social Sciences (bring in Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, etc.)  Consider Biology and Athletics (bring in Athletic training, Exercise training, etc.)  Consider Biology and Business (bring in the business side of biology.)  The above is just one example.