Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: Lee University Catalog_2024-2025 Program: Biological Science (BIOLS.BS) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Biological Science (BIOLS.BS)

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

 

 

Religion Core

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
BIBL 110 - Message of the New Testament
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 111 - Message of the Old Testament
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
THEO 230 - Introduction to Theology
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
  • Christian Service (80 clock hours) *
  • *Christian Service is not a course; the hours are earned by a combination of class, group, and individual service-learning experiences.

    Freshman/Sophomore Experience

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    LEEU 101 - Freshman Seminar: Gateway to University Success (1st Fall)
    Credit Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 1
    LEEU 202 - Benevolence (2nd Fall)
    Credit Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 1

    Acquiring Fundamental Academic Skills

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    ENGL 110 - Rhetoric and Research
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    (Students may need to complete ENGL 106 prior to ENGL 110 due to placement results from ACT/RSAT scores) 

    Exploring the Humanities

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    HUMN 201 - Foundations of Western Culture
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Two of the following (6): HUMN 202, HUMN 301, HUMN 302, HIST 221, HIST 222, ENGL 221, ENGL 222     

    One of the following (3): ARTS 201, MUHL 211, PHIL 241, THEA 201  

    Understanding Contemporary Society

    One of the following (3): HIST 212, PLSC 250 

    Two of the following (6): PSYC 200, SOCI 200, ECON 200   

    Seeking a Global Perspective

    • GNST 200 - Global Perspectives Seminar (1)
    • Cross Cultural Experience (1-3):  , GNST 250, GNST 251, GNST 252, GNST 253 
    • LING 201 Language and Culture (3)

    Specialty Area I (100 - 200 level courses)*

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    BIOS 161 - Principles of Biology I
    Credit Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4
    BIOS 162 - Principles of Biology II
    Credit Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4
    BIOS 171 - Scientific Writing
    Credit Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 1
    BIOS 261 - Genetics
    Credit Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4
    CHYS 161 - General Chemistry I
    Credit Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4
    CHYS 162 - General Chemistry II
    Credit Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4
    CHYS 261 - Organic Chemistry I
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    MTHS 135 - Introduction to Statistics
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    OR

    MTHS 261 - Calculus I
    Credit Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4

    Subtotal: 27-28 hours

    Specialty Area II (300 - 400 level courses)*

    A minimum of 12 credit hrs of Specialty Area II courses must be taken at Lee University.

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    BIOS 361 - Cell Biology
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    BIOS 362 - Ecology
    Credit Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4
    BIOS 461 - Molecular Biology
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    BIOS 460L - Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
    Credit Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2
    BIOS 462 - Evolutionary Biology
    Credit Hours: 4
    Credit Hours: 4
    BIOS 490 - Senior Seminar
    Credit Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 1
    BIOS 495 - Science and Scripture
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

     

    Biology Electives (12 hours)

    (Select course offerings in Biology at the 300 - level or above, BIOS-495 does not count)

    Elective Courses may be taken throught the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, and a current

    list of Au Sable courses is available at http://www.ausable.org

     

    CHYS 362 - Biochemistry II
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Subtotal: 35 hours

    General Electives - Total Hours: 9-15

    PHYS-261, 262, CHYS-262, and CHYS-262L are strongly recommended for students interested in graduate studies.

    Academic Assessment

    GNST-400 Academic Assessment   Credit Hours:0

    SMFT-BIO  Biology   Credit Hours:0

    Total Hours in Program: 120

    * Must earn a grade of C-or better in each course. A minimum of 12 hours at the 300-level or above must be taken at Lee University.