B.S. Biology, Integrative Biology
B.S. Biology, Integrative Biology
A B.S. Biology, Integrative Biology Emphasis gives students the freedom to study a wide range of biological subdisciplines. The B.S. Biology, Integrative Biology emphasis is well suited for students pursuing a job or graduate school opportunities outside of the traditional medical and ecological science fields.
Career Field
Students interested in focusing on biology in graduate school or pursuing a career in a specific aspect of organismal biology, resource management, laboratory technician or a high school science teacher (followed by a post-secondary teaching certificate) will find this emphasis to be a noteworthy option.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for biological technicians will increase by 5% between 2019-2029. That’s an additional 4,300 jobs.
Careers
Biological technicians help biological or medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments. “[They] typically need a bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related field. It is important for prospective biological technicians to gain laboratory experience while in school.” (BLS)
Professions
- Biological Technicians
- High School Biology Teacher
$45,860
Median annual pay for
biological technicians in 2019
| Biology B.S. Core Curriculum | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| BIOL 111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 112 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 180 | Biology Research Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL 230 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 320 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 419 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 20 | |
| Electives Course Choices | ||
Choose one course from each of the following groups. Choose three additional electives from any group. Total Credits: 26 - 32 | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| Biomedical Electives | 3 - 4 | |
| Botany Electives | 4 | |
| Ecology Electives | 4 | |
| Research Techniques Elective | 3 - 4 | |
| Zoology Elective | 3 - 4 | |
| Sub-Total Credits | 26 - 32 | |
| Required Cognates | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 180 | 3-4 | |
| Sub-Total Credits | 11 - 12 | |
| Total Credits: | 57 - 64 | |