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Jun 12, 2026
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, 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. 120 Semester Hours:
Minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher. The last 30 semester hours must be completed at NCCU. 2. General Education Requirement:
Freshman and sophomore years: completion of the General Education Curriculum (GEC). Science and mathematics courses required for the major satisfy GEC science and mathematics requirements. Non-departmental requirements (must have a grade of ‘C’ or better):
Completion of all of the following groups: Departmental requirements (must have a ‘C’ or better):
The first three courses must be completed in the sequence given, with a grade of “C” or better, before any other Biology courses, required or elective, may be taken. 4. Concentration Requirements
Students must earn a C or better in all Biology elective courses. Complete 6 semester hours from the following: 5. Additional Requirements
Complete required Education courses:
Four- Year Curriculum Plan in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Comprehensive Science Licensure, B.S.
For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below. Total Minimum Credit Hours: 120
Distribution of Hours * Core Curriculum Courses -30 + Core Biology Courses-21 ++ Required Electives in the Major-6 = Required Courses in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics-26 & General Electives- 4 § Requires formal admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Admission requirements: 2.7 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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