Co-Discipline Options: Biology

SAMPLE: ADDING CO-DISCIPLINE OPTIONS 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  CO-DISCIPLINE OPTIONS TO THE CURRENT MAJOR PROGRAM  BY OFFERING:

B.A. Biology:  Dance Option (40 Credits)
[A Dance Major is very interested in studying Biology so she can get a background in an area addressing her understanding of how her body is responding to the physical stresses of dance, so she adds another major]

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

Major Elective Courses (relevant to Dance) (3 Credits)
BIO 125  Biological Perspectives of Wellness
BIO 126  Human Nutrition
BIO 360  Advanced Biology of the Cell
BIO 380  Human Cadaver Dissection
BIO 400  Advanced Molecular Biology
BIO 402  Evolutionary Neurobiology
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

Co-Major Elective Courses (relevant to Biology) (12 Credits)
DAN 220  Ballet Dance
DAN 224  Tap Dance
DAN 321  Modern Dance
DAN 322  Jazz Dance
DAN 323  Physiology of Dance
DAN 320  Advanced Ballet Dance
DAN 324  Advanced Tap Dance
DAN 421  Advanced Modern Dance
DAN 422  Advanced Jazz Dance

* Only 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.  Many other Co-Discipline Options can be created.  Among the physical sciences, Biology is probably the most versatile for Co-Discipline degrees.  Consider:  Biology and Theater, Biology and Literature, Biology and Music, Biology and Philosophy, Biology and Business Management, Biology and Business Finance, Biology and Sports, etc.  The above is just one example.