The Division of Science and Mathematics

 

BIOLOGY

 

A student interested in biology can obtain an Associate in Science Degree with a program of study in biology by taking the prescribed course work at Abraham Baldwin College. A student would then transfer to a four-year college or university where after completion of the junior and senior requirements the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in biology may be received. A great diversity of employment opportunities exist in biology. Biologists are involved in research which seeks to discover ways of curing disease, eliminating famine, controlling climate, increasing life expectancy, and in many other ways in improving our lives. Biologists are employed by the Department of Agriculture, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and NASA. Job opportunities are also available for biologists as teachers. The major private industries employing biologists are those related to food and drug production where individuals are employed in research and sales. The military service provides many jobs for biologists both in uniform and as civilian employees.

 

Core Curriculum: Areas A-E - (see Core Curriculum above)

 

AREA D: SCIENCE MAJOR

 

AREA F: Major courses

18 hours

Required courses:

 

BIOL 2107/2107L Principles of Biology I

4

BIOL 2108/2108L Principles of Biology II

4

Select a minimum of 10 hours from the following as Guided Electives

 

CHEM 1211/1211L Principles of Chemistry I

4

CHEM 1212/1212L Principles of Chemistry II

4

PHYS 1111/1111L Introductory Physics I

4

PHYS 1112/1112L Introductory Physics II

4

CHEM 2040/2040L Fundamental Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 2041/2041L Fundamental Organic Chemistry II

4

BIOL 2026/2026L Vertebrate Zoology

4

SCIE 1005/1005L Environmental Science

4

SCIE 1000 Addressing Environmental Issues

1

Hours from Core Areas A & D

1-2

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

 

 

Freshman Seminar

 

 

 

TOTAL

60