BA BIO Catalog Description
The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology consist of the following Biology and related courses plus a course of study plan written by each candidate and his or her program advisor. Study plan guidelines and procedures will be published by the Division of Science and Mathematics from time to time. The study plan must be approved by the faculty of the Biology Program and will be submitted to the Enrollment Management Office. Course numbering reflects the year by which courses should be completed. The course of study plan must include at least one plant-based* and one animal-based… course. Any change in the study plan must be approved by the advisor and the program prior to course registration.
A. Required Courses in Biology (24 credit hours):
BIO 141-142 General Biology I-II
BIO 245 Genetics
BIO 223 Ecology
BIO 360** Cell and Molecular Biology I
BIO 397,398 Junior Science Seminar I,II
BIO 497,498 Senior Science Seminar I,II
B. Required Courses in Related Fields (22-24 credit hours):
CHE 151-152 General Chemistry I-II
MAT 241 Introduction to Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
NOTE: There is an error in the 2002-3 catalog here. Both semesters of calculus are not required. Either one semester of calculus or one semester of statistics is required.
or
MAT 235 Introductory Statistics with Applications
PHY 211-212 Introduction to Physics I-II
or
PHY 241-242 General Physics I-II
or
PHY 241-212 General Physics I – Introduction to Physics II
C. Science Electives: An additional 18 credit hours minimum are required from the following:
BIO 220…, Marine Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 224, Population Biology
BIO 295, Responsible Conduct in Research
BIO 339…, Vertebrate Structure
BIO 342…, Animal Physiology
BIO 349*, Aquatic Plant Biology
BIO 350*, Terrestrial Plant Biology
BIO 352*, Plant Physiology
BIO 353…, Developmental Biology
BIO 355-356, Biology of Microorganisms I-II
BIO 361, Bioinformatics
BIO 370, Evolution
BIO 430,Coral Reef Biology
BIO 460***, Cell and Molecular Biology II
BIO 465- 466, Selected Topics in Biology
BIO 495 (maximum 6 credits), Directed Independent Research in Biology
BIO 496 (maximum 4 credits), Internship/Field Studies
Any MBI or MSC course
Any 200, 300, or 400 level Chemistry, Math, or Physics Course
SCI 100 (if taken as a freshman), The Caribbean: The Natural World
Any CSC course except 111 or 119
* *Students matriculated before 2002 may substitute BIO 346 for BIO 360
*** Students matriculated before 2002 may substitute BIO 421 for BIO 460
****Depending on content, a Selected Topics in Biology may count as plant or animal based course.
Graduation Requirements - All B.A. Degrees
To qualify for a bachelor of arts degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits (exclusive of physical education) including the general education requirements, the required courses in the major field, and such additional courses as they may select with the assistance of their faculty advisors to meet the requirements of the major.
The General Education requirements for graduation in the bachelor of arts degree programs are listed below. Specific guidance about the courses that are available to meet these new General Education requirements will be provided to students in advance of registration. Students are required to meet with their advisors in the selection of their courses.
I. General Education Requirements for the BA
A. FRESHMAN DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (FDS)* (0-1 credit hour)
B. HUMANITIES (36 credit hours)
COM 119 Interpersonal Communication and Leadership
COM 120 Public Speaking
ENG 120 English Composition
ENG 201 Research and Applied Writing
ENG 261-262 World Literature I-II
SPA/FRE 131-132-231 Functional, Elementary and Intermediate French/Spanish
HUM 115 Introduction to Humanities
PHI 200 Critical Thinking
NOTES:
COM 101 -> SPE 120
COM 102 -> ENG 120
COM 201 -> ENG 201
Since previous catalog, SPE119, ENG261-2 and PHI200 added, electives dropped
C. MATHEMATICS (6-8 credit hours)
MAT 140 College Algebra with Applications
OR
MAT 143 Precalculus Algebra
AND one of the following:
MAT 142 College Trigonometry
MAT 232 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
MAT 235 Introductory Statistics with Applications
OR
For students with advanced preparation beyond the above levels, a minimum of six (6) credits of higher level mathematics courses
D. NATURAL SCIENCES (6-9 credit hours)
SCI 100* The Caribbean: The Natural World
And either
SCI 200 Changes in the Natural World
SCI 301 Application of Principles from the Natural World
OR
Any two laboratory courses in the Natural Sciences
NOTE: No need to take SCI 200 or SCI 301 as all the other lab course you take will fulfill your Natural Science requirements.
E. SOCIAL SCIENCES (6-9 credit hours)
SSC 100* An Introduction to the Social Sciences: A Caribbean Focus
and
Two other course in the Social Sciences:
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology
TOTAL CREDITS 54-63
* Requirements of the Freshman Year Program for all students matriculating into the university with fewer than 24 credits.
II. OTHER REQUIREMENTS for the BA in Biology
Students are required to take 0.5 credit hour in Physical Education for every semester they are full-time students up to the required two (2) credit hours. PLS 200 may also be used to meet this requirement.
Students must earn at least 30 of the last 36 credits at the University of the Virgin Islands. This particular requirement may be waived by the Chancellor only in cases where the student must complete the final year(s) of studies in another institution recognized by the University of the Virgin Islands. Course work more than ten years old must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine its appropriateness to the current University course requirements. Appeals should be directed to the Chancellor. In order to graduate, students must earn at least two times as many quality points as registered credits in all their courses as well as in the courses of their major.
1. English Proficiency Exam (EPE)
2. Computer Literacy Requirement (CLE)
BS BIO Catalog Description
The requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology consist of the following Biology and related courses plus a course of study plan written by each candidate and his or her program advisor. Study plan guidelines and procedures will be published by the Division of Science and Mathematics from time to time. The course of study plan must be approved by the faculty of the Biology Program and will be submitted to the Enrollment Management Office. Course numbering reflects the year by which courses should be completed. The course of study plan must include at least one plant* based and one animal… based course. Any change in the study plan must be approved by the advisor and the faculty of the Biology Program prior to course registration. In addition to fulfilling the general education requirements for a bachelor of sciences degree, students must pass a Science Comprehensive Examination following completion of formal academic coursework and prior to graduation.
A. Required Courses in Biology (24 credit hours):
BIO 141-142 General Biology I-II
BIO 245 Genetics
BIO 223 Ecology
BIO 360** Cell and Molecular Biology I
BIO 397,398 Junior Science Seminar I,II
BIO 497,498 Senior Science Seminar I,II
B. Required Courses in Related Fields (36-38 credit hours):
CHE 151 and 152 General Chemistry
CHE 253 and 254 Organic Chemistry
MAT 241 and 242 Introduction to Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II
PHY 211-212 Introduction to Physics I-II
or
PHY 241-242 General Physics I-II
or
PHY 241-212 General Physics I – Introduction to Physics II
C. Science Electives: An additional 30 credit hours minimum are required from the following:
BIO 220…, Marine Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 224, Population Biology
BIO 295, Responsible Conduct in Research
BIO 339…, Vertebrate Structure
BIO 342…, Animal Physiology
BIO 349*, Aquatic Plant Biology
BIO 350*, Terrestrial Plant Biology
BIO 352*, Plant Physiology
BIO 353…, Developmental Biology
BIO 355-356, Biology of Microorganisms I-II
BIO 361, Bioinformatics
BIO 370, Evolution
BIO 460***, Cell and Molecular Biology II
BIO 430, Coral Reef Biology
BIO 465- 466, Selected Topics in Biology****
BIO 495 (maximum 6 credits), Directed Independent Research in Biology
BIO 496 (maximum 4 credits), Internship/Field Studies
Any MBI or MSC course
Any 200, 300, or 400 level Chemistry, Math, or Physics Course
SCI 100 (if taken as a freshman), The Caribbean: The Natural World
Any CSC course except 111 or 119
* *Students matriculated before 2002 may substitute BIO 346 for BIO 360
*** Students matriculated before 2002 may substitute BIO 421 for BIO 460
****Depending on content, a Selected Topics in Biology may count as plant or animal based course.
Graduation Requirements - All B.S. Degrees
To qualify for a bachelor of science degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits (exclusive of physical education) including the general education requirements, the required courses in the major field, and such additional courses as they may select with the assistance of their faculty advisors to meet the requirements of the major.
General Education Requirements for the BS
The General Education requirements for graduation in the bachelor of science degree programs are listed below. Specific guidance about the courses that are available to meet General Education requirements will be provided to students in advance of registration. Students are required to meet with their advisors in the selection of their courses.
I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A FRESHMAN DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (0-1 credit hour)
B. HUMANITIES (18 credit hours)
NOTE: No courses are REQUIRED, but ENG201 is a pre-requisite to the EPE, so it and its pre-requisite, ENG120, are recommended. See list of Humanities in the FAQ.
C. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (16 credit hours)
NOTE: Don’t worry about these, as the requirements within the Biology program covers these credits.
SCI 100* The Natural World: The Caribbean *
MAT 140 College Algebra with Applications
or
MAT 143 Precalculus Algebra **
D. SOCIAL SCIENCES (9-12 credit hours)
SSC 100* An Introduction to the Social Sciences: A Caribbean Focus
* Requirement of the Freshman Year Program for all students matriculating into the university with fewer than 24 credits.
** A student exempted from College Algebra with Applications or Precalculus Algebra by a qualifying examination must take one semester of a more advanced mathematics course.
II. Other Requirements
Students are required to take 0.5 credit hour in Physical Education for every semester they are
full-time students up to the required two credit hours. PLS 200 may also be used to meet this requirement.
Students must earn at least 30 of the last 36 credits at the University of the Virgin Islands. This particular requirement may be waived by the Provost only in cases where the student must complete the final year(s) of studies in another institution recognized by the University of the Virgin Islands. Course work more than ten years old must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine its appropriateness to the current University course requirements. Appeals should be directed to the Provost. In order to graduate, students must earn at least two times as many quality points as registered credits in all their courses as well as in the courses of their major.
Additionally, students must successfully pass the following examinations:
1) English proficiency examination (EPE)
2) Computer Literacy Examination (CLE)
NOTE: The 2002-3 catalog does not have an EPE or CLE for BS majors listed. This may be an error as these tests have been required in the past.