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Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and Mathematics, Biology
120 Credits
The Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and Mathematics is designed for students who are interested in the flexibility and diversity of a liberal arts degree and the opportunity to pursue a more extensive study in natural science and mathematics. This flexible degree allows you a wide range of options, including the opportunity to develop one or more minors.
If you are planning post-baccalaureate study, you should talk to your advisor to plan your degree coursework appropriately.
This program is part of the School of Natural Science & Mathematics.
Degree Requirements
Biology Concentration (30 cr)
- BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences I (4)
- BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences II (4)
- CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I (3) or CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I (3)
- CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry I Laboratory (2) or CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2)
- BIOL-L 318 Evolution (3)
- BIOL-M 310 Microbiology (3) or MICR-J 200 Microbiology and Immunology (3)
- BIOL-L 325 Ecological Principles (4)
- BIOL-L 452 Capstone in Biology (3)
Organismal Biology Elective: At least one course from the following list or another course approved by the Chair, Department of Natural Science
- BIOL-B 301 Introduction to Plant Kingdom (4 cr)
- BIOL-L 303 Field Biology
- BIOL-L 376 Biology of Birds
- BIOL-Z 301 Introduction to Animal Kingdom (4 cr)
- BIOL-Z 460 Animal Behavior
Biology Electives
Choose additional Biology courses at the 200+ level to be combined with the above concentration to total 30 credit hours. These may include 6 credits of relevant non-biological sciences (chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, and math).
Electives
Choose additional courses to reach 120 credit hours total.
Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar (0-2 cr)
- UCOL-U 101 First Year Seminar or
- HON-H 100 Freshman Honors Seminar
A passing grade is required in the First Year Seminar course. This course is mandatory for all beginning freshmen and for transfer students with no more than 12 credit hours of transferring coursework. This course must be taken in the first semester after admission to Indiana University East.
Information Literacy (1-3 cr)
Choose 1 from:
- CSCI-A 110 Introduction to Computers & Computing (3 cr)
- BUS-K 209 Fundamentals of Microsoft Office (3 cr)
World Languages & Cultures Requirement (0-14 cr)
This requirement may be met in one of the following ways:
- Completing Intermediate II (fourth semester) of a non-English language
- Completing a 300-400 level course in a non-English language, or an approved study abroad course that meets this language requirement
- Receiving credit for non-English language courses via placement exam for Intermediate II (fourth semester).
General Education Requirements
Please note: The Quantitative Reasoning and Scientific Ways of Knowing General Education Requirements will be satisfied by this degree’s requirements. Please confirm these requirements with your advisor.