BIOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Mobile offers an amazing variety of research and learning opportunities in the study of biology. While all Biology majors complete required coursework such as Genetics, Physiology and Ecology, you are also free to pursue many topics in the biological sciences through a wide selection of elective courses. UM alumni who graduated with a major in Biology have gone on to medical school, completed graduate school, found employment in laboratories and hospitals, worked in cancer research, and pursued ecological careers.
Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
BIO 211 | General Biology I | 4 |
BIO 212 | General Biology II | 4 |
BIO 310 | Genetics (WI) | 3 |
BIO 313 | General Physiology | 4 |
BIO 320 | Ecology & Field Biology (WI) | 4 |
BIO 408 | Science & Ethics | 3 |
BIO 490 – Capstone | Capstone – senior standing | 3 |
Total Biology Core Hours | 25 | |
Biology Electives – (12hrs must be 300/400): | 16 | |
Additional Requirements: | ||
CH 201 | Foundations of Chemistry I | 4 |
CH 202 | Foundations of Chemistry II | 4 |
MA 112 | College Algebra | 3 |
MA 113 | Trigonometry | 3 |
MA 211 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
PH 301 | General Physics I | 4 |
PH 302 | General Physics II | 4 |
CIS 101 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Additional Upper Level Electives | 7 | |
Total (Biology Major) | 76 |