Biology - B.S.
Kent, USA
DURATION
4 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Biology - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology is for students who are interested in pursuing an in-depth specialization as a biologist or wish to pursue a medical or health care career.
The Biology major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Molecular and Cellular Biology concentration is the study of biological processes within and between individual cells, allowing for a better understanding of biological principles in normal and diseased states. The focus of this program includes concepts related to the genetic basis of life, regulation of gene expression and cellular functions.
- The Organismal Biology concentration allows students to examine organisms in their natural environment and address fundamental principles of survival and adaptation in discrete micro-environments and entire ecosystems. While basic concepts of biological and chemical functions are covered, the focus of this concentration is comprehensive aspects of the whole organism.
- The Pre-Medicine/Pre-Podiatry/Pre-Dentistry concentration prepares students for careers in medicine and health care. The curriculum provides the courses necessary for admission to advanced degree programs in healthcare and biomedical science professions.
Admissions
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Curriculum
Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration
Semester One
- Biological Diversity (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry Ii (KBS)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Cell Biology
- Basic Organic Chemistry I (or) Organic Chemistry I
- Basic Organic Chemistry II (or) Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR) (or) Organic Chemistry II
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
Semester Four
- Elements of Genetics
- Basic Organic Chemistry II (or) Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (Elr) (or) Organic Chemistry II
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (or) Basic Probability and Statistics
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
General Electives
Semester Five
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
- Foreign Language
- Kent Core Requirement
Semester Six
- Molecular Biology
Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
Foreign Language
Semester Seven
- Evolution
- Writing in the Biological Sciences (WIC)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
General Electives
Semester Eight
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
- General Electives
Organismal Biology Concentration
Semester One
- Biological Diversity (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry Ii (KBS)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Basic Organic Chemistry I (or) Organic Chemistry I
- Basic Organic Chemistry II (or) Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR) (or) Organic Chemistry II
Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
Organismal Core Electives
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Elements of Genetics
- Basic Organic Chemistry II (or) Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR) (or) Organic Chemistry II
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (or) Basic Probability and Statistics
Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
Foreign Language
Semester Six
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
- Organismal Core Electives
- Foreign Language
Semester Seven
- Evolution
- Writing in the Biological Sciences (WIC)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
General Electives
Semester Eight
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
- General Electives
PreMedicine/PrePodiatry/PreDentistry Concentration
Semester One
- Biological Diversity (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Psychology (DIVD) (KSS)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Semester Two
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry II Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Introduction to Sociology (DIVD) (KSS)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Cell Biology
- Basic Organic Chemistry I (or) Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
Semester Four
- Career Pathways in Biology
- Elements of Genetics
- Writing in the Biological Sciences (WIC)
- Basic Organic Chemistry II (or) Organic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (or) Basic Probability and Statistics
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
- Human Physiology (or) Animal Physiology
Biology (BSCI) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Physics Electives
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Six
- General Microbiology
- Introductory Biological Chemistry (or) Biochemical Foundations of Medicine
Biology (BSCI) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Physics Electives
Semester Seven
- Evolution
Biology (BSCI) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Foreign Language
General Electives
Semester Eight
- Biology (BSCI) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
- Foreign Language
- General Electives
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental biological principles.
- Acquire the fundamental skills necessary for laboratory and field investigations.
- Conduct proper experimental design, analyze biological data and communicate research results.
- Know and appreciate the role that biology plays in societal issues, such as those related to the environment, biodiversity, ethics, human health and disease.