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ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, B.S.
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Major Requirements
The major requires 22 hours as follows: Emphasis Area
Emphasis area (36-44 hours) selected from one of the following: Electives
10 hours of junior-senior biology electives. Environmental Health Hours: 36
- A three hour physics course
Additional Requirements
A 3 hour physics course in addition to courses taken to meet liberal studies requirements. Horticulture Hours: 41
8 hours selected from: Additional Requirements
Up to 30 hours in horticulture courses accepted in transfer with the approval of the department head, and: Note:
Horticulture courses are not taught at Western Carolina University. Preprofessional Hours: 44
Electives
14 hours of junior-senior biology electives: General Electives
General electives (20-28 hours), are required to complete the program. Recommended electives include: Environmental Health Emphasis
Additional Information
At least 32 hours of the courses taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements. Curriculum Guide for Biology (Business Concentration) B.S.
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
- P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- BIOL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
- P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
- C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 17)
- BIOL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
- BIOL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
- Jr-Sr General Elective Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Additional Information Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. Remember: 32 hours of 300-400 level courses must be taken at WCU. Curriculum Guide for Biology (Environmental Health Concentration) B.S.
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
Spring Semester (Hours 17)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (6)
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 17)
- P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (12)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Summer School I (Hours 3)
Fall Semester (Hours 14)
- General Elective Credits: (6)
Spring Semester (Hours 14)
- General Elective Credits: (13)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Additional Information Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. Remember: 32 hours of 300-400 level courses must be taken at WCU. Curriculum Guide for Biology (Horticulture Concentration) B.S.
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (6)
Fall Semester (Hours 18)
- BIOL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (4)
- General Elective Credits: (11)
- P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 17)
- BIOL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- Horticulture courses at another approved instituition
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- Horticulture courses at another approved instituiton
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Additional Information Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. Remember: 32 hours of 300-400 level courses must be taken at WCU. Curriculum Guide for Biology (Pre-Professional Concentration) B.S.
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 17)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
- BIOL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (4)
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- MFL 231 - For. Lang. (6 hrs. back credit) Credits: (3)
- P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
- BIOL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- MFL 232 - Foreign Lang. (9 hours back credit) Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (4)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- BIOL Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (7)
- General Elective Credits: (8)
Spring Semester (Hours 12)
- General Elective Credits: (11)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Additional Information Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. Remember: 32 hours of 300-400 level courses must be taken at WCU. |
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