Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Biology prepares adults for career change, advancement, or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program enables students to develop an understanding of biological principles that underlie all living things and instills a sense of inquiry and sharpens analytical-thinking skills. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in biology.
Degree Requirements:
- A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level, 300 level or above, within the area of study.
NOTE:
Calculus is recommended, but not required.
Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:
- Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service National CCRS and the American Council on Education ACE College Credit Recommendation Service.
- Military service
- License and certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
POS-110 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below
SOC-291 | Criminology | 3 |
HIS-114 | American History II | 3 |
HIS-121 | Introduction to World History I | 3 |
HUM-103 | Introduction to the Humanities III: Music | 3 |
PHI-130 | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
Il. Area of Study (60 Credits)
A. Required Courses (44 Credits)
BIO-251 | Introduction to Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
MAT-129 | Precalculus | 3 |
CHE-121 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
CHE-122 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
PHY-115 | Physics I with Lab | 4 |
PHY-116 | Physics II with Lab | 4 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| General Biology I with Lab | 4 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| General Biology II with Lab | 4 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Cell Biology | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Genetics | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Organic Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
B. Biology Electives (13 Credits)
BIO-211 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
BIO-212 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
BIO-310 | Man's Best Friend: The Biology and Behavior of Dogs | 3 |
RPT-271 | Radiation Biology | 3 |
C. Capstone
III. Electives (15 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120