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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Biology, B.S.

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Program Description

The program of study in Biology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree provides students with the opportunity to pursue biology with the necessary specialization to succeed in a wide array of post-baccalaureate opportunities. Biology is a steppingstone for success in local biotechnology industries, in helping the state navigate biological interactions with people, in helping students into research careers. We are a diverse and inclusive program that can help you get where you want to be. 

Human Health Concentration:

Our concentration in Human Health can support students interested in careers in health care with a meaningful focus in their educational opportunities.  Whether you are interested in giving back as a medical doctor, a dentist, an ophthalmologist, or a myriad other individuals helping people feel better, the courses in this concentration can give you a strong foundation for your further education.

This program is a part of the College of Science and Mathematics .

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admission Requirements

This program does not have specific admission requirements and only admission to Kennesaw State University is required. For more information, please visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements

 

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum  

Core IMPACTS Curriculum Requirements Specific to This Major

Science Majors: Should take MATH 1113  or higher in Mathematics & Quantitative Skills and MATH 1179  or higher in Applied Math.

 

Science and Engineering Majors: Should take two four-hour laboratory sciences in Natural Sciences. Students may choose from CHEM 1211  / 1211L  , CHEM 1212   / 1211L  , PHYS 1111  / 1111L *, PHYS 1112  / 1112L  , PHYS 2211  / 2211L *, PHYS 2212  / 2212L  , BIOL 1107  / 1107L  , or BIOL 1108  / 1108L .

*Students cannot take both PHYS 1111/L and PHYS 2211/L nor PHYS 1112/L and PHYS 2212/L.

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Requirements (22 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Biology Required Courses (16 Credit Hours)

Science and Mathematics Required Course (3 Credit Hours)

Statistics Required Course (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Major Concentrations (29 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

General Biology Concentration

Elective Courses (29 Credit Hours)

Select 29 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. At least 20 credit hours must be BIOL coursework.

Human Health Concentration

Human Health Courses (15 Credit Hours)

Choose 15 credit hours from the following list of courses. Students must select at least one additional laboratory course (K or L courses).

Elective Courses (14 Credit Hours)

Select 14 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. At least 5 credit hours must be BIOL coursework.

University Electives (9 Credit Hours)

In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Free Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Select 9 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

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