I'M LOOKING FOR... APPLY GIVE VISIT search Freed-Hardeman University Menu MAJOR IN BIOLOGY FHU HOME > ACADEMICS > UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES > COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES > BIOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND HUMAN SCIENCES > MAJOR IN BIOLOGY The B.S. in Biology is designed for pre-professional majors (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, medical technology, etc.) or for students who plan to go on to graduate school or to work with environmental opportunities (parks, water testing, etc.). This program is also designed for biology education majors. Opportunities for academic involvement include membership in the Beta Iota Omicron (BIO) Club or the American Chemical Society (ACS). There are also undergraduate research opportunities for students through the Undergraduate Research Experience. For more information please contact Dr. Brian Butterfield, Chair of the Department of Biological, Physical, and Human Sciences Department at bbutterfield@fhu.edu. 4 - YEAR PLANS 2021-2022 4-Year Plans 2020-2021 4-Year Plans 2019-2020 4-Year Plans 2018-2019 4-Year Plans LIBERAL ARTS CORE REQUIREMENTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS B.S. Major in Biology 126 HOURS Program Coordinator: Dr. Paul Fader For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 35 hours Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core Limit II. C. Basic skills to any MAT course that fulfills the liberal arts core requirement except MAT 100 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics Limit III. B. Natural Sciences to CHE 121 General Chemistry I with CHE 121L General Chemistry I Lab II. Major Requirements: 23 hours BIO 111 General Biology I 4 BIO 112 General Biology II 4 BIO 205 Cell Biology 3 BIO 321 Ecology (W) 4 BIO 333 Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics OR 4 BIO 335 Genetics (4) BIO 444 Biological Concepts of Origins (W) 3 BPH 100 Special Topics in Science 0.5 BPH 200 Special Topics in Science 0.5 III. Additional Requirements (choose one emphasis below): 18-22 hours A. Biology - General (Recommended for those seeking Teacher Licensure or admission to Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy School.) (18-19 hours) BIO Biology (upper-division Botany) 4 BIO Biology (upper-division Zoology)* 3 (4) BIO Electives 5 BPH 300 Special Topics in Science 1 BPH 400 Science Seminar (W) 1 CHE 122 General Chemistry II 3 CHE 122L General Chemistry II Lab 1 B. Biology – Professional (Recommended for those seeking admission to medical school.) (21-22 hours) BIO Biology (upper-division Botany) 4 BIO Biology (upper-division Zoology)* 3 (4) BIO Electives 12 BPH 300 Special Topics in Science 1 BPH 400 Science Seminar (W) 1 C. Environmental Science (21 hours) BIO 323 Plant Taxonomy 4 BIO 345 Wildlife Ecology (W) 4 BPH 300 Special Topics in Science 1 BPH 400 Science Seminar (W) 1 MAT 235 Introductory Statistics 3 Plus eight (8) hours chosen from the following courses: 8 BIO 105 Principles of Conservation Biology (3) BIO 215 Microbiology (4) BIO 299B/399B Biology of Freshwater Game Fishes (3) BIO 299G/399G Field Research (3) BIO 299I/399I Environmental Pollution (3) BIO 311 Entomology (4) BIO 331 Vertebrate Zoology (4) BIO 355 Natural Resource Conservation (W) (4) BIO 416 Herpetology (W) (4) BIO 417 Animal Behavior (W) (4) BIO 498 Research (W) (1-3) IV. Required Chemistry minor for Professional and Environmental Science Emphasis hours: 16 hours CHE 122 General Chemistry II 3 CHE 122L General Chemistry II Lab 1 CHE 321 Organic Chemistry I (W) 4 CHE 322 Organic Chemistry II (W) 4 CHE 331 Biochemistry I (W) (Professional Emphasis) OR 4 CHE 356 Aquatic Chemistry (W) (Environmental Emphasis) (4) V. Electives (including additional Bible): A foreign language, mathematics (including MAT 235 Introductory Statistics), and physics are strongly recommended. 34-54 hours *This must be a regular catalog laboratory course. BIOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND HUMAN SCIENCES Major in Biology Major in Chemistry Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders Major in Physical Science (Pre-Engineering) Major in Exercise Science Major in Kinesiology Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (Dual B.S./M.S.) Minors Course Descriptions Pre-Professional Programs Physical Therapist Assistant Program Undergraduate Research Experience Contact Us 158 East Main Street Henderson, TN 38340 1-800-FHU-FHU1 FHU / Dickson FHU / Memphis Social Contact Us Current Student Faculty+Staff Admissions Academics Campus Life Alumni Giving Athletics About ADMISSIONS HOME UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS GRADUATE ADMISSIONS TRANSFER ADMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE QUICK FACTS CONTACT US WHERE DO I START? Don't worry. We'll walk you through the entire process. Apply now for free and then schedule a campus visit to experience something that pictures just can't capture. Apply Now Schedule a Visit Copyright © 2021 Freed-Hardeman University. All rights reserved. Read our Privacy Policy