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Dec 26, 2024
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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, B.S.
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B.S. degree
As outlined below, students who plan to receive the B.S. degree with a major in biology must complete 10 or more biology courses, each of which must be at least three credits. They must also complete three chemistry courses:
At least one course from each of the following three groups:
Group I (Molecular and Cellular Biology):
Additional Requirements
Students planning to teach biology in secondary schools
Students planning to teach biology in secondary schools must complete a major in biology to be certified. These students must also successfully complete:
And one course from:
in addition to the prescribed courses in the major.
Requirements for certification (teaching internship)
The requirements for certification (teaching internship) will be completed on a post-baccalaureate, graduate credit basis, with the student becoming eligible for certification at the end of fall term following graduation. Refer to the Education section of this catalog for specific requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other pertinent information.
Non-Majors
BIO-101 or BIO-102 is recommended for non-majors who may want to become certified to teach. Non-biology majors applying to health professional schools that require eight credits of general biology are recommended to enroll in BIO-111 and BIO-221 .
Preparing for professional and graduate schools
Students preparing for professional and graduate schools should be careful to meet those schools’ entrance requirements, which may include some courses not required for the degree. All biology majors are urged to take a standardized examination such as the Graduate Record Examination (Biology Subject Test) or the Medical College Admission Test.
Dual-degree programs
Dual-degree programs in Environmental Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and other health fields allow a student to enter a professional school after three years at Furman. For further information, see the department chair or the health careers advisor.
Marine Biology
Students interested in marine biology may study at the Duke University Marine Laboratory, where they may enroll in up to four courses for a maximum of 16 credits. Opportunities are also available for study off campus at several colleges, research laboratories and hospitals. Participating students may receive credit for corresponding biology courses.
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