The genetics concentration is designed for students interested in careers in genetics or biomedical science.
Beginning with the solid foundation in biological sciences provided by the standard Bachelor of Science in biology, this program includes additional coursework and experiences in biochemistry, animal development and genetics. All students in the emphasis will complete a laboratory research project in genetics, the results of which will be presented in a public seminar.
The B.S. in Biology, Genetics Concentration is a program in the Department of Biology at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of Biology is housed in Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics. For more information on the college, click here.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
| MATH 121 | Mathematical Applications OR MATH 123 Calculus and its Applications OR MATH 141 Single Variable Calculus I |
3 | |
| B. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| MATH 211 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry | 4 | |
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111R2 | United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R2 American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| BIOL 111 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 112 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 299 | Sophomore Seminar in Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 303 | Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL 312 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 399 | Junior Seminar in Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 499 | Senior Seminar in Biology | 1 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| Organismal Diversity (select 1) BIOL 213: Botany BIOL 214: Zoology |
4 | |
Biology Group I: Structure and Function (select 1) BIOL 308: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy BIOL 313: Plant Anatomy BIOL 401: Cell Biology |
4 |
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Biology Group II: Biological Information Flow (select 1) BIOL 307: Animal Development |
4 |
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Biology Group III: Systems Biology (select 1) BIOL 306: Ecology BIOL 311: Animal Physiology BIOL 415: Limnology BIOL 421: General Microbiology |
4 |
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| BIOL 403 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 412 | Genetics Research | 4 |
| BIOL 413 | Advanced Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 498 | Genetics Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 221 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 58 | |
| Additional Electives | 27 | |
| TOTAL FOR B.S. DEGREE | 120 | |