Department of Biology (BIO)


Vicki J. Martin, Chair
Dru A. Henson, Assistant Chair


Jeffrey A. Butts
Terry N. Carroll
Mary U. Connell
Robert P. Creed
P. Maxwell Dass
Judith E. Domer
Steven E. Dyche
Melany C. Fisk
Richard N. Henson
S. Coleman McCleneghan
Zack E. Murrell
Howard S. Neufeld
Matthew P. Rowe
Mathius J. Sedivec
J. Kenneth Shull
Shea R. Tuberty
Robert W. Van Devender
Mark E. Venable
Gary L. Walker
Ray S. Williams
Michael Windelspecht




The primary mission of the Department of Biology is to provide the student with
a well-balanced background in the life sciences. A student majoring in biology
will examine the characteristics of life at all levels, from the workings of a
single cell to the dynamics of an ecosystem. In addition to providing the
student with a broad understanding of and appreciation for life and its
processes, the curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in
biology or for studies at the graduate level. To meet these objectives the
department has established the degree concentrations listed below, each with a
somewhat different focus within the discipline.


All majors in biology require a minimum of 128 semester hours for the degree.
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minor. In addition to core curriculum,
major and minor requirements, electives must be taken to meet the total
required minimum hours. Two semester hours of free electives OUTSIDE the major
discipline are required.


All biology majors are required to take the core curriculum. Additionally, they
must complete the set of courses indicated below in the degree they select as
the one most suited to their educational needs.


BIOLOGY CORE
The biology core consists of BIO 1110; 2000; and 2001. Students completing
BIO 1101-1102 before becoming biology majors will be allowed to substitute
those courses for BIO 1110 in the core. It is required that students complete
the core prior to beginning the degree.


DEGREE CONCENTRATIONS


BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY
This is the most flexible program in the Department of Biology. It is designed
for highly directed students who wish to focus on disciplines not addressed by
the other degree concentrations.


In addition to the biology core (BIO 1110, 2000, and 2001), students pursuing
the B.A. degree must complete BIO 3306 and 19 s.h. in biology. It is required 
that at least one course be selected from each of the following areas: a)
cellular or subcellular biology, b) anatomy or physiology, c) evolution or
ecology, and d) systematic or field biology. The following cognate courses are
also required: CHE 1101 & 1110; 1102 & 1120; 2201 & 2203; 2202 & 2204; PHY 1103
& 1104; MAT 1110; STT 2810. Students pursuing a B.A. degree must also select a
minor and complete foreign language requirements as listed elsewhere in the
Undergraduate Bulletin. Students will complete 128 s.h. for this degree. A
candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree may count NOT more than a total of 40
hours above core curriculum requirements in biology.




BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
In addition to the general objectives of the department, this degree is
designed to prepare students for successful admission into professional schools
or to continue their studies in graduate and health-care programs.


The Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Professional requires 128 s.h.
including the biology core (BIO 1110, 2000, and 2001); and completion of the
following: BIO 3306; 3307; 3800; 3301 or 4555; 3302 or 3312 or 3436; 3309 or
3314 or 3456; any two from among BIO 3308, 4100, 4568, or 4570; and at least
one field course; CHE 1101 & 1110; 1102 & 1120; 2201 & 2203; 2202 & 2204; 4580;
PHY 1103 & 1104; MAT 1110; STT 2810; 7 s.h. of electives in the natural
sciences; and 7 s.h. of electives outside of the sciences.




BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
The Bachelor of Science in Biology/Ecology and Environmental Biology requires
128 s.h. including the biology core (BIO 1110, 2000, and 2001); and completion
of the following: BIO 3302; 3306; 3436; 3301 or 3308 or 3800 or 4100 or 4555;
any four from among BIO 3304, 3310, 3314, 3456, 4551, 4552, 4556, 4557, 4559,
4560, 4601 (must include one plant biology course); additional elective hours
in biology to reach a minimum of 34 s.h.; CHE 1101 & 1110; 1102 & 1120; 2101 &
2203,* or 2210; MAT 1110; STT 2810. Students must also complete requirements
for one of four concentrations:
*[Note: The sequence of CHE 2201/2203 AND CHE 2202/2204 can substitute for CHE
2101/2203.]


1. Basic science concentration:
   (Option A) 
        Complete 13 s.h. with at least one course from each area:
        ECO 2030; GLY 1101, 1102, 1103; GHY 1010, 3100
   (Option B)
        CHE 2202 and 2204; PHY 1103 and 1104


2. Geography and landscape ecology concentration:
   GHY 1010 and three of the following: GHY 3100, 3110, 3310, 4820


3. Sustainable development concentration:
   Complete 12 s.h. in three different disciplines from among IDS 3200;
   PLN 2410, 3431, 3730, 4700; GHY 1020; GLY 1103; ANT 4570; 
   TEC 2029, 4608, 4618, 4628


4. Business concentration:
   ECO 2030 and 9 s.h. from among ACC 1100, MGT 3010, MKT 3050, FIN 3010


In all options, students are encouraged to complete a minor by selection of one
or two additional courses (consult with academic advisor).




BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, SECONDARY EDUCATION (TEACHING)
In addition to the general objectives of the department, this degree is
designed for students intending to pursue careers in teaching. Successful
completion of this degree provides the student with a North Carolina teacher
licensure in secondary science. Students will meet the State Department of
Public Instruction requirements to teach biology full-time in grades 9-12 and
to teach chemistry and/or physical science half-time in grades 9-12. Students
who select one additional elective course in physics will also meet the
requirements necessary to teach physics half-time.


In addition to the biology core (BIO 1110, 2000, and 2001), the Bachelor of
Science in Biology, Secondary Education (Teaching) degree requires 128 s.h.
with a minimum of 26 s.h. in biology and completion of the following: BIO 3301
or 4555; 3306; 3307; 3308; 3312; 3436; 3520; 3800; one organismal biology
course (3 s.h. minimum); CHE 1101, 1110; 1102, 1120; 2101, 2203; MAT 1110; STT
2810; PHY 1103 and 1104; GS 4403 and RE 4630 (minimum grade of "C" required in
GS 4403 and RE 4630); plus course work required by the College of Education for
teacher licensure. The student should consult the requirements for licensure
listed under the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.




BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
In addition to the general objectives of the department, this degree is
designed to prepare students for affiliated programs in medical technology.


The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences requires 128 s.h.
including the biology core (BIO 1110, 2000, and 2001); and completion of the
following: BIO 3301; 3306; 3308; 3800; 4568; CHE 1101 & 1110; 1102 & 1120; 2201
& 2203; 2202 & 2204; MAT 1110; STT 2810; and 32 s.h. in the clinical phase of
the program which will be provided at an affiliated school of medical
technology. The student should secure catalogs from these schools for
descriptions of their programs.




BIOLOGY MINOR
A minor in biology consists of a minimum of 14 semester hours taken in courses
numbered 2000 and above.




The Department of Biology offers a Master of Science degree in Biology and a
Master of Arts degree in Biology, Education. Persons interested in any of these
degree programs should consult the Graduate Bulletin for further
information.




COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN BIOLOGY AND GENERAL SCIENCE (BIO, GS)
This catalog reflects only the fall and spring semester courses. Courses
offered in summer terms can be found in the Summer Sessions Bulletin.
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see the index for abbreviations.)