REGENTS’ PROFESSORS
BIOLOGY—B.S.
The major in Biology consists of a minimum of 43 semester hours in Biology, and a minimum of 17 semester hours in related fields, plus a three-semester-hour mathematics proficiency. Required major courses are as follows:
| BIO 193 | The Nature of Biological Science S1/S2 (4) |
| or BIO 181 General Biology S1/S2 (4) and BIO 182 General Biology S2 (4) | |
| BIO 320 | Fundamentals of Ecology (3) |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics (4) |
| BIO 353 | Cell Biology (3) |
| BIO 360 | Basic Physiology (4) |
| or MIC 360 Bacterial Physiology (3) | |
| or PLB 308 Plant Physiology (3) | |
| BIO 370 | Vertebrate Zoology (4) |
| or BIO 385 Comparative Invertebrate Zoology (4) | |
| or MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory S2 (1)* and MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms (3) | |
| or PLB 300 Comparative Plant Diversity L2/S2 (4) | |
| BIO 445 | Organic Evolution (3) |
| Total: 25 |
| * | Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure S2 credit. |
The remaining hours to bring the total to 43 will be selected from among upper-division courses in BIO, MIC, and PLB, in consultation with a Department of Biology advisor. The major must include at least three upper-division laboratory courses, and at least one upper-division course in plant biology (PLB) or microbiology (MIC). Required courses in related fields plus math proficiency are as follows:
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry S1/S2 (4) | |
| CHM 115 | General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis S1/S2 (5) | |
| Choose between the combinations of organic chemistry courses below (4 or 8) | ||
| CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry S1/S2 (3)1 | ||
| CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory S1/S2 (1)1 | ||
| ——— or ——— | ||
| CHM 331, 332 General Organic Chemistry (6) | ||
| CHM 335, 336 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) | ||
| MAT 210 | Brief Calculus N1 (3) | |
| or any calculus | ||
| PHY 101 | Introduction to Physics S1/S2 (4) | |
| or PHY 111, 112 General Physics S1/S2 (6)2 and PHY 113, 114 General Physics Laboratory S1/S2 (2)2 | ||
| Total: 20 or 24 | ||
| 1 | Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
| 2 | Both PHY 111 and 113 or PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY—B.S.
The major in Conservation Biology consists of a minimum of 45 semester hours in the required major courses and a minimum of 13 hours in related fields, plus a three-semester-hour mathematics proficiency. Required courses are as follows:
| BIO 193 | The Nature of Biological Science S1/S2 (4) |
| or BIO 181 General Biology S1/S2 (4) and BIO 182 General Biology S2 (4) | |
| BIO 217 | Conservation Biology (3) |
| BIO 320 | Fundamentals of Ecology (3) |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics (4) |
| BIO 360 | Basic Physiology (4) |
| BIO 410 | Techniques in Wildlife Conservation Biology L2 (3) |
| BIO 411 | Advanced Conservation Biology I (3) |
| BIO 412 | Advanced Conservation Biology II (3) |
| BIO 415 | Biometry N2 (4) |
| Total: 31 |
The remaining hours to bring the total to 45 will be selected from among relevant upper-division courses in BIO and PLB courses or in related departments, in consultation with the Department of Biology. Required courses in related fields plus math proficiency are as follows:
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry S1/S2 (4) |
| CHM 115 | General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis S1/S2 (5) |
| Choose between the two combinations of organic chemistry courses below (4 or 8) | |
| CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry S1/S2 (3)* | |
| CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory S1/S2 (1)* | |
| ——— or ——— | |
| CHM 331, 332 General Organic Chemistry (6) | |
| CHM 335, 336 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) | |
| MAT 210 | Brief Calculus N1 (3) |
| or any calculus | |
| Total: 16 or 20 | |
| * | Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
Concentration in Biology and Society
The major in Biology with a concentration in biology and society is intended for students with a strong interest in life sciences and in the interaction between life sciences and the society within which science is done. This option consists of a minimum of 44 semester hours in life sciences and societal interface courses, and 12 hours in related fields, plus a three-semester-hour mathematics proficiency. Required courses are as follows:
| BIO 193 | The Nature of Biological Science S1/S2 (4) |
| or BIO 181 General Biology S1/S2 (4) and BIO 182 General Biology S2 (4) | |
| BIO 311 | Biology and Society (3) |
| BIO 320 | Fundamentals of Ecology (3) |
| or BIO 445 Organic Evolution (3) | |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics (4) |
| BIO 419 | Research Colloquium in Biology and Society (6) |
| MAT 210 | Brief Calculus N1 (3) |
| or any calculus | |
| Total: 23 |
The remaining courses to complete the major are determined by the student in consultation with a biology and society advisor and must be distributed in the following areas:
MINOR IN BIOLOGY
The Biology minor consists of 24 semester hours, including BIO 193 The Nature of Biological Science or BIO 181 General Biology and BIO 182 General Biology, and 16 to 20 hours selected with approval of an advisor in the Department of Biology; at least 12 hours must be in the upper division. Courses not available for credit in the Biology major cannot be used for the minor (e.g., BIO 100 The Living World and BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I). This minor is not available to students majoring in the life sciences.
SECONDARY EDUCATION—B.A.E.
Biological Sciences. The major teaching field consists of a minimum of 40 semester hours and at least 22 hours in supporting courses. Required major courses are as follows:
| BIO 193 | The Nature of Biological Science S1/S2 (4) |
| or BIO 181 General Biology S1/S2 (4) and BIO 182 General Biology S2 (4) | |
| BIO 320 | Fundamentals of Ecology (3) |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics (4) |
| BIO 360 | Basic Physiology (4) |
| BIO 445 | Organic Evolution (3) |
| MIC 206 | Microbiology Laboratory S2* (1) |
| MIC 220 | Biology of Microorganisms (3) |
| PLB 300 | Comparative Plant Diversity L2/S2 (4) |
| or PLB 310 The Flora of Arizona (4) | |
| or BIO 385 Comparative Invertebrate Zoology (4) | |
| or BIO 370 Vertebrate Zoology (4) | |
| PLB 308 | Plant Physiology (4) |
| Total: 30 |
| * | Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure S2 credit. |
The remaining courses in the major (six hours minimum) should be selected to reflect a balance between BIO and PLB courses. Required supporting courses are as follows:
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry S1/S2 (4) |
| CHM 115 | General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis S1/S2 (5) |
| GLG 102 | Introduction to Geology II (Historical) S21 (3) |
| or GLG 300 Geology of Arizona (3) | |
| HPS 330 | History of Biology: Conflicts and Controversies H (3) |
| or BIO 316 History of Biology: Conflicts and Controversies H (3) | |
| MAT 170 | Precalculus N1 (3) |
| PHY 101 | Introduction to Physics S1/S2 (4) |
| or PHY 111, 112 General Physics S1/S2 (6)2 and PHY 113, 114 General Physics Laboratory S1/S2 (2)2 | |
| Total: 22 |
| 1 | Both GLG 102 and 104 must be taken to secure S2 credit. |
| 2 | Both PHY 111 and 113 or PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
BIO 480 is required in the professional education program.
The minor teaching field consists of 24 semester hours as follows: BIO 181, 182; 16 additional hours in BIO, MIC, and PLB courses selected to reflect a balance across the disciplines and subdisciplines in biology. BIO 480 is required in addition to the 24 semester hours in biological sciences.
GRADUATE PROGRAM
The faculty in the Department of Biology offer programs leading to the degrees of Master of Natural Science, M.S., and Ph.D. (with a concentration in ecology for the M.S. and the Ph.D.). Consult the Graduate Catalog for requirements.
The department participates in the interdisciplinary program for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology. See the Graduate Catalog for more information.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
1998–99 General Catalog Table of Contents
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