Mar 29, 2024  
University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 
    
University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Comprehensive Science Licensure, B.S.


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Curriculum Requirements


The undergraduate courses in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences are designed to provide a basic program for the training and development of prospective biologists, including students interested in careers in fundamental research, biotechnology, and teaching as well as those planning to enter such applied fields as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, laboratory technology, conservation, industry, and environmentally related fields. The general biology program provides as a part of the liberal arts program the opportunity for students to acquire a broad knowledge of biology and an appreciation of the biological sciences.

1. 122-123 Credit Hours:


Minimum of 123 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. The last 30 semester hours must be completed at NCCU.

2. General Education Requirement:


Completion of the General Education Curriculum  (GEC) required by the University.  Science and mathematics courses required for the major satisfy GEC science and mathematics requirements.

3. Program Requirements:


5. Additional Requirements


Program Notes:


Four Year Curriculum Plan


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Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Senior Year


Total Minimum Credit Hours: 128


Distribution of Hours

*     Core Curriculum Courses

+     Core Biology Courses

++   Required Electives in the Major

=     Required Courses in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

§ Requires formal admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).  Admission requirements:  2.5 GPA, passing scores on PRAXIS I (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics), completion of GEC courses, and C’s or better in ENG 1110 , ENG 1210 , and MSCM 1250  .  Candidates must be admitted to the TEP by August to student teach in spring semester and January to student teach in the fall semester.

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