Mar 28, 2024  
2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, Physiology Concentration, B.S.


Biology   
615-898-2847
Amy Jetton, program coordinator
Amy.Jetton@mtsu.edu

Every Biology major is required to declare a concentration area. Each area requires semester hours to be selected from a set of designated courses.

All Biology majors are assigned a professional advisor. The student is responsible for seeking the assistance of the advisor. This catalog is not intended to provide the detail necessary for self-advising.

Academic Map


Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Biology, Physiology Concentration, B.S., Academic Map   

Degree Requirements


General Education (41 hours)


General Education  requirements include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

The following courses are required by the program and can satisfy the respective General Education requirement:

  • MATH 1910 (Math)
  • BIOL 1110 and BIOL 1111 (Nat Sci)
  • CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1111 (Nat Sci)

Major Requirements (42 hours)


Biology Core (29 hours)


Physiology Concentration (10 hours)


Select from:

BIOL UD elective


  • To make 42 hours

Supporting Courses (19-20 hours)


Electives


  • To make 120 hours

Total hours in program: 120


Curriculum: Biology, Physiology


Curricular listings include General Education  requirements in Communication, History, Humanities, and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Subtotal: 30 Hours


Sophomore


Subtotal: 30 Hours


Junior


Subtotal: 32-34 Hours


Senior


  • 1 credit hour
  • BIOL Physiology concentration (see above) 6-8 credit hours
  • BIOL upper-division course 3-4 credit hours
  • Electives* 15-16 credit hours

Subtotal: 25-28 Hours


NOTE:


*Only if needed to meet 42 upper-division credit hours or 120 total credit hours.