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Bachelor of Science in Biology

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology degree program provides fundamental knowledge in biological and related sciences. Students learn to appreciate the unity and diversity of living systems, while gaining an understanding of basic biological principles and processes. The undergraduate biology degree program provides the necessary foundation for careers in applied biology, biological research, or teaching, as well as for further study in graduate or professional schools.

Distribution Requirements

A total of 48 credits is required.

English

MET EN 104 English Composition
MET EN 201 Intermediate Composition

Mathematics

Four credits in a Metropolitan College math course numbered
MET MA 110 or higher

Computer Science

MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications

Literature

Four credits in a 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 221

Philosophy

Four credits

History

Four credits

Additional Courses

Four credits in the humanities (H)
Four credits in the social sciences (S)
Eight credits in the humanities (H), natural sciences (N),
or social sciences (S)
Four credits in the humanities (H) or social sciences (S)

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Specialization and Related Courses

A total of 15 courses (60 credits), completed with a grade of C or higher, is required.

Specialization Courses

Choose nine biology courses (36 credits), including the two courses below:

MET BI 107 Biology I
MET BI 108 Biology II

The remaining seven courses must include at least one from each of the following areas: physiology, endocrinology, and neurobiology (PER/NEURO); cell and molecular biology (CM); and ecology, behavior, and evolution (EBE). At least three courses must be at the 300 to 500 level, and three must have a laboratory or field component.

Courses from the Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences program may be accepted as specialization courses upon written approval from the Metropolitan College biology coordinator.

Related Courses

Choose six courses (24 credits) from the following:

MET CH 101, MET CH 102, and MET CH 203 or MET CH 171, MET CH 172, and MET CH 271 or MET CH 203
MET MA 123 or MET MA 121, or a college-level statistics course
MET PY 105 and MET PY 106 or MET PY 211 and MET PY 212

Electives

Usually five courses (20 credits), but possibly more depending on transfer credits, chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.