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Jan 28, 2025
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2023-2024 Catalog
Biology, B.A./B.S.
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Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
The major in biology prepares students for several different career options. Students may gain admittance to medical, dental or veterinary school, pursue graduate study or seek employment in research or industry. Those preparing to teach biology in secondary schools should complete courses in biology and related sciences in conjunction with education licensure requirements within Lake Erie College’s education department. The courses in the biology major provide students with a broad background in biology and chemistry, opportunities for elective courses and a culminating independent research project during the senior year. Many professional programs require specific science and mathematics coursework, as well as coursework in other areas, such as psychology and sociology. Biology students should seek advice from the pre-professional advisors to ensure that course selections will be appropriate for admission to the graduate or professional schools of their choice.
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General Requirements for Admission into the Biology Major:
Students applying to the biology major must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and earn no grade of D+ or lower in the following required courses:
Additional Information
* This course satisfies the chemistry requirement for admission to the Biology B.A. major for pre-nursing, prept, pre-ot advising tracks ONLY. This course sequence does not satisfy the pre-requisite chemistry requirement for organic or an upper level chemistry courses. All other science degrees require the CH 103 /CH 104 sequence. Students should consult the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Handbook for Major for further information.
The student’s overall GPA must be 3.0 or higher at the end of their third semester on the LEC campus. The details of the process for admission to the biology major will be provided during extended orientation and accessible via LEO. Transfer students must meet with a department advisor to request admission to the program. For graduation, all biology majors must achieve a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.7 cumulative major GPA. Students who are determined to be not making good progress in the major may be dismissed from the major. Please note that students in health-related articulation agreements between LEC and other institutions generally must achieve GPAs higher than the minimum for graduation.
Bachelor of Arts Option (56 SH):
- Biology core requirements Semester Hour(s): 36
- A minimum of 20 SH of 200 level or higher courses with the BI designation
Bachelor of Science Option (72 SH):
- Biology core requirements Semester Hour(s): 36
- A minimum of 20 SH of 200 or higher level courses with the BI designation
- A minimum of 16 SH of 200 level or higher courses with the CH, PC and/or MT designations.
Biology Core Requirements:
38 semester credits including:
Additional Information
Note: MT 207 registration requires completion of MT 109 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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