Biology Major at Drake University Program of Study for Major in Biology Minimum of 32 credit hours in biology, of which 24 credit hours must be in laboratory courses.
Students develop their program of study with their faculty advisers in biology.
Physics I and II Students pursuing the B.A. degree also must take one course, of at least three credit hours, in either calculus, statistics, or computer science. For the B.S. degree, a course in either statistics or computer science is required, and calculus is recommended. The B.S. degree program is designed to provide experience in the area of research, and students pursuing this degree complete an undergraduate research component, Biology 196 or equivalent, consisting of a total of four credit hours, within the 32 hours required for the major. In this degree program, research credit is usually earned in each semester of the junior and senior year. Overview Program of Study for Minor in Biology Send questions about these Web pages to Jerry Honts .