Towson University - Biology |
| More About Concentrations |
| Biology majors are required to complete one of four concentrations in Biology by selecting a minimum of seven courses from among groups of electives within each concentration. One of these electives may be from outside the concentration. The declaration of a concentration should be made by the beginning of the junior year of study. Within each concentration, options exist for fulfilling each of three areas of breadth and for fulfilling concentration electives. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult with a biology faculty advisor in selecting electives to satisfy his/her program of study in the concentration and to match the program of study with career objectives. |
| The following courses may not be used to fulfill
Biology Elective requirements: BIOL 100 (Humanistic Botany) BIOL 105 (Environmental Biology) BIOL 110 (Contemporary General Biology) BIOL 112 (Honors Contemporary General Biology) BIOL 115 (Biological Science I) BIOL 116 (Biological Science II) BIOL 215 (Foundations of Microbiology) BIOL 301 (Field Natural Science) BIOL 303 (Life Science for the Elementary Teacher) BIOL 304 (Life Science Education in the Informal or Outdoor Setting) BIOL 306 (Human Ecology and Sustainability) BIOL 313 (Biology of Aging) BIOL 321 (Biology of Women) BIOL 322 (Biotechnology and Society) BIOL 323 (Genes, Evolution and Mortality) BIOL 381 (Biological Literature) BIOL 481 (Directed Readings in Biology) BIOL 491 (Independent Research in Biology) BIOL 493 (Internship in Biology) BIOL 494 (Travel Study) BIOL 495 (Course Research) BIOL 498 (Honors Research) BIOL 499 (Senior Thesis in Biology) |
| Before enrolling in any 300- or 400-level elective course, Biology majors are required to complete a minimum of eight credit hours in lower-level biology courses with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher and to have an overall QPA of 2.00 or higher. Students who do not meet the above requirements may not be allowed to enroll in upper-level electives. |
| The Department of Biological Sciences makes every effort to offer elective courses in a systematic fashion. However, it assumes no responsibility for cases in which unforeseen scheduling conflicts, course cancellations, or staffing changes prevent students from taking a particular elective course during their residence at Towson University. |