| Biology Major: Bachelor Of Science Program | Summer Laboratory Research Internships |
| Biology Major: Bachelor Of Arts Program |
| Biology Minor | Adolescent To Young Adult License In Life Science (Gr. 7-12) |
| Dual Field Adolescent To Young Adult License In Life Science And Chemistry (Gr. 7-12) |
| Area Of Concentration In Science For Middle Childhood License (Gr. 4-9) |

This major will prepare students for graduate studies and research, medicine, podiatry, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health and applied biology. Graduates will have acquired a broad foundation of knowledge in the biological and physical sciences as well as the ability to use this knowledge.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM

This program is designed to prepare the student for
advanced studies in medicine, podiatry, dentistry,
veterinary medicine, or graduate studies and research.

Requirements:
BI 110, 111,
112, 113 General Biology and Lab
BI 260, 261 Ecology and Lab
BI 270, 271 Cell Biology and Lab
BI 481 or 482 Coordinating Seminar
CH 111, 113,
114, 115 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 211, 213,
214, 215 Organic Chemistry and Lab
MA 175 Calculus I
MA 221 Statistics I
PS 180, 181,
182, 183 Basic Physics and Lab
OR
PS 200, 201,
202, 203 College Physics and Lab

18 additional credits in Biology selected with academic
advisor’s approval, with at least two courses from each
of the two groups below:

Group A – Cell and Molecular Biology
BI 305, 306 Biochemistry I and Lab
BI 340, 341 Parasitology and Lab
BI 350 Genetics
BI 360, 361 Microbiology and Lab
BI 430 Immunology

Group B – Organismal Biology
BI 300, 301 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology I and Lab
BI 302, 303 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology II and Lab
BI 320 Evolution
BI 322 Animal Behavior
BI 460 Endocrinology

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SUMMER LABORATORY
RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
Notre Dame College is located in an area known for
its major research universities and hospitals. Students
are strongly encouraged to apply for summer research
work in these facilities. These experiences provide the
student with additional learning opportunities, work
experience, summer employment, career exploration
possibilities, and, in some circumstances, academic
credit from Notre Dame College.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR: BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM

This program is designed for those students who plan
careers in business, secondary education, technical
support or other areas that relate to the Biological
Sciences. It is not intended for students planning to
enroll in graduate or professional programs in the
Biological Sciences or related areas.

Requirements:
BI 110, 111,
112, 113 General Biology and Lab
BI 260, 261 Ecology and Lab
BI 270, 271 Cell Biology and Lab
BI 481 or 482 Coordinating Seminar
BI 295 Cooperative Education
CH 111, 113,
114, 115 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 211, 213,
214, 215 Organic Chemistry and Lab
MA 221 Statistics I
IS 260 Computer Decision-Making Applications
or another advisor-approved math course
PS 180, 181,
182, 183 Basic Physics and Lab

12 additional credits in Biology selected with academic
advisor's approval, with at least one course from each of
the two groups below:

Group A – Cell and Molecular Biology
BI 305, 306 Biochemistry I and Lab
BI 340, 341 Parasitology and Lab
BI 350 Genetics
BI 360, 361 Microbiology and Lab
BI 430 Immunology

Group B – Organismal Biology
BI 300, 301 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology I and Lab
BI 302, 303 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology II and Lab
BI 320 Evolution
BI 322 Animal Behavior
BI 460 Endocrinology

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BIOLOGY MINOR

This minor is proposed specifically for students who have a chemistry background and may already have requirements for certain biology courses.

Requirements:
BI 110, 111,
112, 113 General Biology and Lab
BI 270, 271 Cell Biology and Lab
BI 430 Immunology
8 credits from the following:
BI 305, 306 Biochemistry I and Lab
BI 300, 301 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology I and Lab
BI 302, 303 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology II and Lab
BI 350 Genetics
BI 360, 361 Microbiology and Lab
BI 405, 406 Biochemistry II and Lab
BI 460 Endocrinology
BI 475 Advanced Cell Biology
BI 481 or 482 Coordinating Seminar

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ADOLESCENT TO YOUNG ADULT LICENSE IN LIFE SCIENCE (Gr. 7-12)

54 Credits
Biology Requirements:
BI 110, 111,
112, 113 General Biology and Lab
BI 260, 261 Ecology and Lab
BI 270, 271 Cell Biology and Lab

8 credits from:
BI 300, 301 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology I and Lab
BI 302, 303 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology II and Lab
BI 320 Evolution
BI 420, 421 Developmental Biology and Lab

8 credits from:
BI 340, 341 Parasitology and Lab
BI 350 Genetics
BI 360, 361 Microbiology and Lab
BI 430 Immunology
BI 460 Endocrinology
BI 470 Advanced Cell Biology

16 credits from:
CH 111, 113,
114, 115 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 211, 213,
214, 215 Organic Chemistry and Lab
PS 180, 181,
182, 183 Basic Physics and Lab

Mathematics Requirement:
MA 221 Statistics I

One additional Math course selected with academic advisor’s approval. Recommended: MA 300 Statistics II.

See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.

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DUAL FIELD ADOLESCENT TO YOUNG ADULT LICENSE IN LIFE SCIENCE AND CHEMISTRY (Gr. 7-12)

58 Credits
Biology Requirements:
BI 110, 111,
112, 113 General Biology and Lab
BI 260, 261 Ecology and Lab
BI 270, 271 Cell Biology and Lab

10 additional credits from:
BI 300, 301 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology I and Lab
BI 302, 303 Mammalian Anatomy and
Physiology II and Lab
BI 320 Evolution
BI 350 Genetics
BI 360, 361 Microbiology and Lab
BI 430 Immunology

Chemistry Requirements:
CH 111, 113,
114, 115 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 211, 213,
214, 215 Organic Chemistry and Lab
CH 305, 306 Biochemistry I and Lab

4 additional credits from:
CH 308 Environmental Chemistry
CH 310, 311 Quantitative Analysis and Lab

8 additional credits from:
PS 180, 181,
182, 183 Basic Physics and Lab
CH 220, 221 Earth Science and Lab

See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.

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AREA OF CONCENTRATION IN SCIENCE FOR MIDDLE CHILDHOOD LICENSE (Gr. 4-9)

20 Credits
Requirements:
BI 110, 111, or
112, 113 General Biology and Lab
BI 200, 201 Environmental Science and Lab
CH 100, 101 General Chemistry or
CH 111, 113 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 220, 221 Earth Science and Lab
PS 150, 151 Concepts in Physics and Lab

See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.

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