2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, B.A.


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at least one course from two of the following three groups:


Additional requirements


  • at least four other courses in biology numbered 200 or higher

  • the ETS field major test in Biology

Further Considerations


Substitutions

 

BA students whose career preparations require successful completion of science and mathematics courses outside of biology may substitute one course from those areas for certain biology courses with the approval of the department chair.  Moreover, two 2-credit biology courses numbered 200 or greater completed during the May Experience can be combined to fulfill one of the elective course requirements for either the B.A. or B.S. degree.

Further considerations


and one more course in addition to major requirements from:


Teacher Certification


Students interested in teaching biology in secondary schools may take advantage of our teacher certification program at the undergraduate level or pursue certification through Furman’s Master of Arts in Teaching. Consult with the Education Department (https://www.furman.edu/academics/education) to learn about the programs of teacher education.

Course Options for First-Year Students


If you are interested in exploring classes within this department, here are some possibilities to consider.

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