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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:

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.

Complete

Complete either

4. Concentration Requirements

Students must earn a C or better in all Biology elective courses.  Complete 14 semester hours from the following:

5. Additional Requirements

Complete required Education courses:

Program Notes:

Four Year Curriculum Plan

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Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Semester Hours: 17

Spring Semester

Semester Hours: 18

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Semester Hours: 17

Spring Semester

Semester Hours: 14

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Semester Hours: 14

Spring Semester

Semester Hours: 17

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Semester Hours: 15-18

Spring Semester

Semester Hours: 9

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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