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Jun 04, 2025
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Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026
Biology, BS
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The Biology major offers a comprehensive foundation in the life sciences, integrating key concepts and methodologies from biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Students gain broad exposure to the biological sciences while developing critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and laboratory skills. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology is ideal for students planning to pursue advanced study in graduate, medical, dental, or other professional health programs. This rigorous degree includes coursework in physics and requires participation in undergraduate research, providing strong preparation for competitive postgraduate opportunities.
Honors
Students majoring in Biology judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, pursue honors work in Biology. To graduate ”With Honors in Biology,” students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.2. They must complete BIO 390 and BIO 391 in the junior year and BIO 498 and BIO 499 in the senior year with a minimum grade of ”B” in each course. In addition, they must present the research at a seminar before the Biology faculty. BIO 390 , BIO 391 , BIO 498 , and BIO 499 may count for BIO 400 and 4hrs of general elective for the B.S. degree.
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Technical Requirements (27-28 hours)
Major Requirements (37 hours)
Note(s)
NOTE: BIO 281 & BIO 282 may count as four hours of Biology credit if BOTH courses are satisfactorily completed. General Elective Credits
General Electives (15-17 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall. Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. All bachelor’s degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. |
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