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Welcome to the Biology DepartmentWelcome to the Biology Department

Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis University

General Information SessionGeneral Information Session

The New Advising/Mentoring ProgramThe New Advising/Mentoring Program

Biology Degrees OfferedBiology Degrees Offered

Choosing the right degreeChoosing the right degree

Degree ProgramsDegree Programs

Careers for Biology MajorsCareers for Biology Majors

Academic Advisingand Mentoring

for Biology Majors

Guidelines for Students

Fall 2007

Academic Advising & Biology Mentoringfor First-Year Students

1. Attend Biology Academic Planning Session--all first-year students interested in biology are welcome.– Information sessions will be held on Wednesday, Oct.

3 and Thursday, Oct. 4, 7-8 pm, Lee Auditorium– Learn about requirements for the biology major, course

offerings in biology, research and internship opportunities, and career options for biologists

2. Meet with your Academic Advisor to plan course schedule and obtain Registration PIN

3. Register for your spring 2008 courses through Banner (registration for first-year students begins Nov. 26)

Freshmen

When you declare your Biology Major, you will be assigned a mentor in the biology department who will be able to answer your questions about the degree and career opportunities.

In the meantime, you can meet with one of the department’s Co-coordinators of Undergraduate Studies:

Dr. John Severson (MW 111)Dr. Donald Schreiweis (MW 141)

BiologyBiology

The Study of LifeThe Study of Life

Degree Options for the Interested StudentDegree Options for the Interested Student

Degrees Offered by the Department of Degrees Offered by the Department of BiologyBiology

Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts

Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science

MinorMinor

Bachelor of Arts DegreeBachelor of Arts Degree

Prerequisites for the Major:Prerequisites for the Major:

BIOL 104: Principles of Biology IBIOL 104: Principles of Biology I

BIOL 106: Principles of Biology IIBIOL 106: Principles of Biology II

CHEM 163/5: Introduction to Chemistry I (lecture + lab)CHEM 163/5: Introduction to Chemistry I (lecture + lab)

CHEM 164/6: Introduction to Chemistry II (lecture + lab)CHEM 164/6: Introduction to Chemistry II (lecture + lab)

Completion of these courses with an average of 2.0 or higher is Completion of these courses with an average of 2.0 or higher is required before taking any upper division biology course.required before taking any upper division biology course.

Freshman YearFreshman Year

B.A. DegreeB.A. Degree

Required Upper Division Biology CoursesRequired Upper Division Biology Courses

Sophomore YearSophomore Year

BIOL 302: Cellular Biochemistry & Molecular Biology*BIOL 302: Cellular Biochemistry & Molecular Biology*

BIOL 304: Cell Structure & Function*BIOL 304: Cell Structure & Function*

Junior and Senior YearsJunior and Senior Years

BIOL 303: Principles of GeneticsBIOL 303: Principles of Genetics

BIOL 301: Evolutionary BiologyBIOL 301: Evolutionary Biology

Plus: one upper division plant biology course: BIOL 326, 328, 349, Plus: one upper division plant biology course: BIOL 326, 328, 349, 404, 409, 421, 433, or 476 404, 409, 421, 433, or 476

Plant course will count as an upper division elective for Plant course will count as an upper division elective for the biology degree.the biology degree.

* Note: Sophomore course sequence is BIOL 302 & 304* Note: Sophomore course sequence is BIOL 302 & 304


Upper Division Biology Elective Courses (13 credits)Upper Division Biology Elective Courses (13 credits)

One upper division biology course must have a laboratory or One upper division biology course must have a laboratory or the student can take BIOL 498: Advanced Independent Study the student can take BIOL 498: Advanced Independent Study (Research) for 1 credit.(Research) for 1 credit.

Required B.A. Related Courses:Required B.A. Related Courses:

CHEM 342/344 Principles of Organic Chemistry I (3/1)CHEM 342/344 Principles of Organic Chemistry I (3/1)

CHEM 343/345 Principles of Organic Chemistry II (3/1)CHEM 343/345 Principles of Organic Chemistry II (3/1)

MATH 141: Precalculus (3)MATH 141: Precalculus (3)


Recommended B.A. Related Courses:Recommended B.A. Related Courses:

PHYS 131/132: Physics I (3/1)PHYS 131/132: Physics I (3/1)

PHYS 133/134: Physics II (3/1)PHYS 133/134: Physics II (3/1)

MATH 142: Calculus I (4)MATH 142: Calculus I (4)

Statistics, e.g., RMET 410: Introduction to Inferential Statistics (3)Statistics, e.g., RMET 410: Introduction to Inferential Statistics (3)

In accordance with the College of Arts & Sciences graduation In accordance with the College of Arts & Sciences graduation requirements, a student must obtain at least a 2.00/4.00 overall grade requirements, a student must obtain at least a 2.00/4.00 overall grade point average in all chemistry, mathematics, statistics, physics, point average in all chemistry, mathematics, statistics, physics, other appropriate sciences, and upper division biology courses that other appropriate sciences, and upper division biology courses that are required for the B.A. major degree program.are required for the B.A. major degree program.


Typical Course of StudyTypical Course of StudyBachelor of Arts, BiologyBachelor of Arts, Biology



BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I 4CHEM 163 Introduction to Chemistry I (lecture) 3CHEM 165 Introduction to Chemistry I (lab) 1MATH 141 Precalculus 3Core Foreign Language (110 course) 3ENGL 190 Adv. Strategies of Rhetoric &

Research3_

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BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II 4CHEM 164CHEM 166

Introduction to Chemistry II (lecture)Introduction to Chemistry II (lab)

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Core Foreign Language (115 course) 3ENGL 200 leve

English Literature course 3

Core Cultural Diversity course (core) 3_17

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Your Biology Department Mentor can help you with your Career GoalsYour Biology Department Mentor can help you with your Career Goals



BIOL 302 Cellular Biochemistry & Molecular Biol

3

CHEM 342 Principles of Organic Chemistry I 3CHEM 344 Principles of Organic Chem. I – Lab 1Core Foreign Language (210 course) 3PHIL 105 Introduction to Philosophy (core) 3ENGL English Literature – 300 level course 3_

16

BIOL 304 Cell Structure & Function 3CHEM 343 Principles of Organic Chemistry II 3CHEM 345 Principles of Organic Chem. II – Lab 1Core Social/Behavioral Science course 3PHIL 205 Ethics (core) 3HIST 111 World History to 1500 (core) 3_

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Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goalsyour Career Goals


Junior YearJunior Year

BIOL Plant Biology elective 3HIST 112 World Since 1500 (core) 3Core Social/Behavior Science course

(core)3

Core Philosophy course (300/400 level) 3THEO 100 Theological Foundations 3_

15

BIOL 303 Principles of Genetics 3BIOL BIOL 300/400 level course 3BIOL BIOL 300/400 level course 3Core Fine arts course 3Core Theological Studies course (200

level)3_

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Senior Year

BIOL 301 Evolutionary Biology 3BIOL BIOL 300/400 level course 3-4Core Theological Studies (300 level

course)3

Elective course 3Elective course 3_

15-16

BIOL 495 Senior Residency 0BIOL BIOL 300/400 level course 3-4BIOL BIOL 300/400 level course 3-4

Elective course 3Elective course 3_

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Bachelor of Science DegreeBachelor of Science Degree

Prerequisites for the Major:Prerequisites for the Major:

BIOL 104: Principles of Biology IBIOL 104: Principles of Biology I

BIOL 106: Principles of Biology IIBIOL 106: Principles of Biology II

CHEM 163/5: Introduction to Chemistry I (lecture + lab)CHEM 163/5: Introduction to Chemistry I (lecture + lab)

CHEM 164/6: Introduction to Chemistry II (lecture + lab)CHEM 164/6: Introduction to Chemistry II (lecture + lab)

Completion of these courses with an average of 2.0 or higher is Completion of these courses with an average of 2.0 or higher is required before taking any upper division biology course.required before taking any upper division biology course.


B.Sc. Degree

Required Upper Division Biology CoursesRequired Upper Division Biology Courses


BIOL 302: Cellular Biochemistry & Molecular Biology*BIOL 302: Cellular Biochemistry & Molecular Biology*

BIOL 304: Cell Structure & Function*BIOL 304: Cell Structure & Function*

Junior and Senior YearsJunior and Senior Years

BIOL 303: Principles of GeneticsBIOL 303: Principles of Genetics

BIOL 301: Evolutionary BiologyBIOL 301: Evolutionary Biology

Plus: one upper division plant biology course: BIOL 326, 328, 349, Plus: one upper division plant biology course: BIOL 326, 328, 349, 404, 409, 421, 433, or 476 404, 409, 421, 433, or 476

Plant course will count as an upper division elective for Plant course will count as an upper division elective for the biology degree.the biology degree.

* Note: Sophomore course sequence is BIOL 302 & 304* Note: Sophomore course sequence is BIOL 302 & 304

B.Sc. Degree

Group C: Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, Morphological, & Group C: Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, Morphological, & Develpmental Biology (10 credits)Develpmental Biology (10 credits)

Choose from the following list:Choose from the following list:

306 Cell Lab306 Cell Lab 447 Electron Microscopy447 Electron Microscopy

310 Genetics Lab310 Genetics Lab 450 Introductory Endocrinology450 Introductory Endocrinology

312 Experimental Cell Biol.312 Experimental Cell Biol. 451 Behavioral Endocrinology451 Behavioral Endocrinology

342 Comparative Anatomy342 Comparative Anatomy 454 Human Cellular Physiology454 Human Cellular Physiology

344 Embryology344 Embryology 455 Biology of Aging455 Biology of Aging

346 Gen. Physiology346 Gen. Physiology 460 Developmental Biology460 Developmental Biology

347 Gen. Physiology Lab347 Gen. Physiology Lab 461 Developmental Biol. Lab461 Developmental Biol. Lab

349 Plant Physiology349 Plant Physiology 463 Immunobiology463 Immunobiology

402 Vertebrate Reproductive 402 Vertebrate Reproductive 464 Microbiology464 Microbiology

415 Nerve Cell Mechanisms415 Nerve Cell Mechanisms 465 Microbiology Lab465 Microbiology Lab

441 Comparative Animal Physiology441 Comparative Animal Physiology 470 Molecular Biology470 Molecular Biology

444 Vertebrate Histology444 Vertebrate Histology 476 Plant Biochemistry476 Plant Biochemistry

446 Exercise Physiology446 Exercise Physiology

B.Sc. Degree

Group D: Ecology, Evolutionary & Systematic Biology (10 credits)Group D: Ecology, Evolutionary & Systematic Biology (10 credits)Choose from the following list:Choose from the following list:

322 Biology of Invertebrates322 Biology of Invertebrates 432 Cave Biology432 Cave Biology

326 Biology of Plants & Fungi326 Biology of Plants & Fungi 433 Spring Flora of the Ozarks433 Spring Flora of the Ozarks

328 Ethnobotany328 Ethnobotany 434 Systematic Biology434 Systematic Biology

401 Sex, Evolution & Behavior401 Sex, Evolution & Behavior 435 Biology of Parasitic Organisms435 Biology of Parasitic Organisms

404 Polination Biology404 Polination Biology 436 Animal Behavior436 Animal Behavior

406 Structure & Function of Ecosystems406 Structure & Function of Ecosystems 437 Animal Behavior Lab437 Animal Behavior Lab

409 Plant Ecology409 Plant Ecology 438 Biology of Mammals438 Biology of Mammals

410 Natural History of Vertebrates410 Natural History of Vertebrates 440 Applied Ecology440 Applied Ecology

420 Aquatic Ecology420 Aquatic Ecology 445 Ecological Risk Assessment445 Ecological Risk Assessment

421 Biology & Classification of Orchids421 Biology & Classification of Orchids 448 Conservation Biology448 Conservation Biology

424 General & Medical Entomology424 General & Medical Entomology 467 Population Biology467 Population Biology

426 Biology of Amphibians & Reptiles426 Biology of Amphibians & Reptiles 468 Landscape Ecology468 Landscape Ecology

428 Biology of Fishes428 Biology of Fishes 475 General Ecology475 General Ecology

431 Biology of Birds431 Biology of Birds

B.Sc. Degree

Laboratory Experience:

Three Laboratory Eperiences are required.

Choose at least one (1) lab experience from the Cellular, Molecular group and at least one (1) lab experience from the Ecology, Evolutionary and Systematic Biology group. The third laboratory experience can be from either group

Required B.Sc. Related Courses:Required B.Sc. Related Courses:

CHEM 342/344 Principles of Organic Chemistry I (3/1)CHEM 342/344 Principles of Organic Chemistry I (3/1)

CHEM 343/345 Principles of Organic Chemistry II (3/1)CHEM 343/345 Principles of Organic Chemistry II (3/1)

MATH 142: Calculus I (4)MATH 142: Calculus I (4)

PHYS 131: Physics I (3)PHYS 131: Physics I (3)

PHYS 133: Physics II (3)PHYS 133: Physics II (3)

Statistics course (RMET 410, PSY 306, or BIOL 479 (3-4)Statistics course (RMET 410, PSY 306, or BIOL 479 (3-4)

B.Sc. Degree

Recommended B.Sc. Related Courses:Recommended B.Sc. Related Courses:

PHYS 133: Physics I Lab (1)PHYS 133: Physics I Lab (1)

PHYS 134: Physics II Lab (1)PHYS 134: Physics II Lab (1)

MATH 143: Calculus II (4)MATH 143: Calculus II (4)

In accordance with the College of Arts & Sciences graduation In accordance with the College of Arts & Sciences graduation requirements, a student must obtain at least a 2.00/4.00 overall grade requirements, a student must obtain at least a 2.00/4.00 overall grade point average in all chemistry, mathematics, statistics, physics, point average in all chemistry, mathematics, statistics, physics, other appropriate sciences, and upper division biology courses that other appropriate sciences, and upper division biology courses that are required for the B.A. major degree program.are required for the B.A. major degree program.

B.Sc. Degree

Typical Course of StudyTypical Course of StudyBachelor of Science, BiologyBachelor of Science, Biology

B.Sc. Degree


BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I 4CHEM 163 Introduction to Chemistry I (lecture) 3CHEM 165 Introduction to Chemistry I (lab) 1MATH 142 Calculus I 4Core Foreign Language (110 course) 3_

15

BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II 4CHEM 164 Introduction to Chemistry II

(lecture)3

CHEM 166 Introduction to Chemistry II (lab) 1RMET 410 Inferential Statistics 3Core Foreign Language (115 course) 3ENGL 190 Adv. Strategies of Rhetoric &

Research3_

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B.Sc. Degree


BIOL 302 Cellular Biochemistry & Molecular Biol

3

CHEM 342 Principles of Organic Chemistry I 3CHEM 344 Principles of Organic Chem. I – Lab 1HIST 111 World History to 1500 (core) 3PHIL 205 Ethics (core) 3Core English Literature course (300 level) 3_

16

BIOL 304 Cell Structure & Function 3CHEM 343 Principles of Organic Chemistry II 3CHEM 345 Principles of Organic Chem. II – Lab 1Core Social/Behavioral Science course 3Core Philosophy course (300 or 400

level)3

HIST 112 World History since 1500 (core) 3_16

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B.Sc. Degree

Junior YearJunior Year

BIOL Plant Biology elective 3BIOL BIOL 300/400 level - group C course 3PHYS 131 Physics I 3

PHYS 132 Physics I Lab (recommended) 1Core Social/Behavioral Science course 3THEO 100 Theological Foundations (core) 3_

16

BIOL 303 Principles of Genetics 3BIOL BIOL 300/400 level – group D

course3-4

PHYS 133 Physics II 3PHYS 134 Physics II Lab (recommended) 1Core Theological Studies course (200

level)3

Core Cultural Diversity course (core) 3_16-17

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B.Sc. Degree

Senior YearSenior Year

BIOL 301 Evolutionary Biology 3BIOL BIOL 300/400 level – group D

course3-4

BIOL BIOL 300/400 level – group C course

3-4

Core Fine Arts 3Elective course 3_

15-17BIOL 495 Senior Residency 0BIOL BIOL 300/400 level – group D

course3-4

BIOL Senior Inquiry 0-4ENGL 300 level

English Literature course 3

BIOL BIOL 300/400 level – group C course

3

Elective course 3_16-17

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B.Sc. Degree

Biology MinorBiology Minor

Required Courses:Required Courses:

BIOL 104 Principles of Biology IBIOL 104 Principles of Biology I

BIOL 106 Principles of Biology IIBIOL 106 Principles of Biology II

CHEM 163/165 Introduction to Chemistry ICHEM 163/165 Introduction to Chemistry ICHEM 164/166 Introduction to Chemistry IICHEM 164/166 Introduction to Chemistry II

Completion of these courses with an average of “C” Completion of these courses with an average of “C” or better is required before advancing to upper or better is required before advancing to upper division biology courses!division biology courses!

Minor

Upper Division Biology Courses (BIOL 300/400 level): Upper Division Biology Courses (BIOL 300/400 level): 12 credits12 credits

Typically 3 or 4 upper division biology course at the 300 and 400 Typically 3 or 4 upper division biology course at the 300 and 400 level will meet the 12 credit minimum for a minor.level will meet the 12 credit minimum for a minor.

Before enrolling in any upper division biology course check for Before enrolling in any upper division biology course check for prerequisites.prerequisites.

Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goalsmeet your Career Goals

Minor

Which degree? B.A. or B.Sc.

B.A. degreeB.A. degree:

A&S courses Biology courses

51-63 hrs Upper division bio 25hrs

1 bio lab, 4 chem, pre-calculus

B.Sc. degreeB.Sc. degree:

A&S courses Biology courses

48-57 hrs Upper division bio 35hrs

3 bio labs, 4 chem, calculus, 2 physics, stat,

Senior Inquiry

Which degree BA or BSc?

B.A.:B.A.: Less science.

More Theology, Philosophy, Literature, Language

- Easier to double major

B.Sc.:B.Sc.: More Bio, Phys, Math, more labs, Research opportunity

Best for graduate school (M.S., Ph.D.)

Certificate in Conservation and Biodiversity

For students interested in careers in Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science.

Requirements: 21 credit hrs including:Ecology, Conservation Biology, Conservation

Internship, Biology electives (5 hrs), Interdisciplinary courses (6 hrs)

For more information: Contact Dr. Valone

Reis Biological Station

SLU field station in the Ozarks

Offer summer courses (3 weeks late May – early June).

Examples: Cave Biology, Spring Flora of the Ozarks, Aquatic Biology. For more information: Dr. Valone

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