The B.S. in Biology degree is intended for those students who plan to enter graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools; military service; and technical positions in the broader field of biology. The major is designed to provide students with a broad background in modern biology that will prepare them for employment or further study. All students majoring in biology are required to take the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130 , BIOL 131 , BIOL 140 , BIOL 141 ), Cell Biology (BIOL 210 , BIOL 211 ), Evolution (BIOL 208 ), Genetics (BIOL 308 ), Ecology (BIOL 406 ), and the Biology Capstone (BIOL 430 ).

All undergraduate courses taken at The Citadel with a subject prefix of BIOL will count towards the major GPA.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Biology Subject Matter Knowledge – Students will exhibit breadth and depth in their content knowledge of biology subject matter.
2. Problem Solving Skills – Students will demonstrate the ability to problem solve and synthesize information
3. Quantitative Skills – Students will demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative skills in the analysis of scientific data.
4. Scientific Method and Experimental Design Skills – Students will demonstrate the ability to properly apply the scientific method in experimental designs.
5. Oral Communication – Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific concepts through oral presentations.

Major Academic Map

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