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Bachelor of Arts

Degree Requirements

Freshmen are required to take SCI120, Windows on Science (1 cr.)

Area I See “School of Science Requirements.” Written Communication (6 cr.) W131 Elementary Composition I.

A second writing course with W131 as a prerequisite, e.g. W132, W231, or TCM320.

An oral communications course is required: Communications R110 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr.)

Area II Foreign Language. See School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs.” Students must have first-year proficiency in a foreign language (10 cr.). Exam placement, or two 5 credit courses, or three courses (3 cr., 3 cr., and 4 cr.).

Area IIIA Humanities, Social Science and Comparative World Cultures (12 cr.)

H114 History of Western Civilization II (3 cr.)
One course (3 cr.) from a list of Humanities courses
One course (3 cr.) from a list of Social Science courses
One course (3 cr.) from a list of Comparative World Cultures courses Area IIIB Junior/Senior Integrator (3 cr.)

This course is from a list of Integrator courses. Consult academic advisor.

Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences

Physics Two semesters of basic physics (PHYS P201-P202 or PHYS 152-251).

Chemistry Two semesters of Principles of Chemistry (C105/C125 3/2 cr.; C106/C126 3/2 cr.), two semesters of organic chemistry lecture and one semester of laboratory (CHEM C341, C342, C343), plus prerequisite basic sequence or background to enter sequence above. The second laboratory in organic chemistry (CHEM C344) is required for admission to some medical schools and is strongly recommended for students in most other programs. Consult a departmental advisor.

Area IIID Mathematical Sciences MATH 151. (However, the starting point for mathematics courses should be worked out with a departmental advisor based on the math placement test and/or background of the student.) The computer requirement may be satisfied with CSCI N201, CSCI N207, CSCI N211, or CSCI N241.

Area IV Biology Requirements
Required Core Sequence:

K101-K103 Concepts of Biology I and II
K322 Genetics
K341 Principles of Ecology Upper-Level Courses
  1. At least one lecture course from each of areas I-III listed below.

  2. Three laboratory courses beyond K101-K103 selected from areas I-IV below. To receive credit for a laboratory for which there is an accompanying pre- or corequisite lecture, the lecture must be completed with a minimum grade of C–. A maximum of 2 credit hours of K493 Independent Research may be applied to the biology credit hour requirement. K493 will count as one laboratory course.

  3. Capstone Experience:this requirement is met by taking either K493 Independent Research (1 cr.) or K490 Capstone (1-3 cr.) in the senior year. K490 addresses the integration of knowledge in the principles of undergraduate education as well as values and ethics as they relate to the student’s major. It is generally taken in the senior year. The Capstone is an independent, creative effort by the student that is integrative and builds on the student’s previous work in the major; it may include research projects, independent study and projects, a practicum, a seminar, and/or a field experience.

  4. Electives consisting of sufficient lecture and laboratory course work to total 30 credit hours (including core sequence credit hours). These credits may be selected from any of the areas I-IV below.

    Areas/Electives:

    1. Molecular Area
      Undergraduate Level K338 Introductory Immunology
      K339 Immunology Laboratory
      K483 Biological Chemistry
      K484 Cellular Biochemistry
      Undergraduate and Graduate Level 507 Principles of Molecular Biology
      516 Molecular Biology of Cancer
      530 Introductory Virology
      550 Plant Molecular Biology
      559 Endocrinology
      561 Immunology
      564 Molecular Genetics of Development
      570 Biological Membranes
      651 Cellular Immunology
    2. Cellular Area
      Undergraduate Level K324 Cell Biology
      K325 Cell Biology Laboratory
      K356 Microbiology
      K357 Microbiology Laboratory
      Undergraduate and Graduate Level 532 Topics in Bacteriology
      566 Developmental Biology
      571 Developmental Neurobiology
    3. Organismal Area
      Undergraduate Level K331 Embryology
      K333 Embryology Laboratory
      K332 Plant Growth and Development
      K345 Behavioral Ecology
      K350 Comparative Animal Physiology
      Undergraduate and Graduate Level 556 Physiology I
      557 Physiology II
    4. Biotechnology Electives
      Undergraduate Level K309 Computer Applications in Biology and Medicine
      K493 Independent Research
      Undergraduate and Graduate Level 540 Topics in Biotechnology
      548 Techniques in Biotechnology
      568 Wound Repair, Regeneration, and Artificial Tissues
      Additional laboratory courses for the B.A. K323 Genetics Laboratory
      K342 Ecology Laboratory

The Department of Biology will accept 20 credit hours toward graduation outside the Schools of Science and Liberal Arts. A maximum of 15 credit hours of biology earned previously at other institutions is applicable toward the major for the B.A. degree. Once admitted, students are expected to fulfill their course requirements within the major at IUPUI.

Bachelor of Science

Degree Requirements

Freshmen are required to take SCI120 Windows on Science (1 cr.)

Area I See the School of Science requirements under ‘‘Undergraduate Programs’’ in this bulletin. The second semester of English composition may be satisfied with ENG W132 (or ENG W150), ENG W231, or TCM 320.

Area II No foreign language is required; however, knowledge of a foreign language is strongly recommended for any student planning to attend graduate school.

Area IIIA Humanities, Social Science and Comparative World Cultures (12 cr.)

H114 History of Western Civilization II (3 cr.)
One course (3 cr.) from a list of Humanities courses
One course (3 cr.) from a list of Social Science courses
One course (3 cr.) from a list of Comparative World Cultures courses Area IIIB Junior/Senior Integrator (3 cr.)

This course is from a list of Integrator courses. Consult academic advisor.

Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences

Physics Two semesters of basic physics (PHYS P201-P202 or PHYS 152-251).

Chemistry Two semesters of Principles of Chemistry (C105/C125 3/2 cr.; C106/C126 3/2 cr.), two semesters of organic chemistry with laboratory (CHEM C341, C342, C343, C344), plus prerequisite basic sequence or background to enter sequence above. (A course in analytical chemistry or biochemistry is also strongly recommended; determination to be made in consultation with departmental advisor.)

Area IIID Mathematical Sciences Course work through two semesters of calculus (MATH 221-222 or MATH 163-164). Starting point to be worked out with departmental advisor based on the math placement test and/or background of the student. The computer requirement may be satisfied with CSCI N201, CSCI N207, CSCI N211, or CSCI N241.

Area IV Biology Requirements

Required Core Sequence:

K101-K103 Concepts of Biology I and II
K322 Genetics
K341 Principles of Ecology
K493 Independent Research; 2 cr. min., 3 cr. max.
K494 Senior Research Thesis Upper-Level Courses

  1. At least one lecture course from each of areas I-III listed below.

  2. Four laboratory/lecture courses beyond K101-K103 selected from areas I-IV. To receive credit for a laboratory for which there is an accompanying pre- or corequisite lecture, the lecture must be completed with a minimum grade of C–.

  3. K494 Senior Research Thesis. This will consist of the completion of K493 activities (2 to 3 credit hours) and the preparation of a written report on the results of the research project. The title and nature of the K493-K494 sequence is to be determined in consultation with the department research sponsor. Capstone Experience:this requirement is met upon completion of K493.

  4. Electives consisting of sufficient lecture and laboratory course work to total 40 credit hours (including core sequence credit hours). These credits may be selected from any of the areas I-IV below.

    Areas/Electives:

    1. Molecular Area
      Undergraduate Level K338 Introductory Immunology
      K339 Immunology Laboratory
      K483 Biological Chemistry
      K484 Cellular Biochemistry
      Undergraduate and Graduate Level 507 Principles of Molecular Biology
      516 Molecular Biology of Cancer
      530 Introductory Virology
      550 Plant Molecular Biology
      559 Endocrinology
      561 Immunology
      564 Molecular Genetics of Development
      570 Biological Membranes
      651 Cellular Immunology
    2. Cellular Area
      Undergraduate Level K324 Cell Biology
      K325 Cell Biology Laboratory
      K356 Microbiology
      K357 Microbiology Laboratory
      Undergraduate and Graduate Level 532 Topics in Bacteriology
      566 Developmental Biology
      571 Developmental Neurobiology
    3. Organismal Area
      Undergraduate Level K331 Embryology
      K333 Embryology Laboratory
      K332 Plant Growth and Development
      K345 Behavioral Ecology
      K350 Comparative Animal Physiology
      Undergraduate and Graduate Level 556 Physiology I
      557 Physiology II
    4. Biotechnology Electives
      Undergraduate Level K309 Computer Applications in Biology and Medicine
      K493 Independent Research
      Undergraduate and Graduate Level 540 Topics in Biotechnology
      548 Techniques in Biotechnology
      568 Wound Repair, Regeneration, and Artificial Tissues
      Additional laboratory courses for the B.S.: K323 Genetics Laboratory
      K342 Ecology Laboratory
The Department of Biology will accept 20 credit hours toward graduation outside the Schools of Science and Liberal Arts. A maximum of 20 credit hours of biology earned previously at other institutions is applicable toward the major for the B.S. degree. Once admitted, students are expected to complete their course requirements within the major at IUPUI.
 

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