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The program of study in biology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree provides students with the opportunity to pursue a major field of concentration in biology with the necessary specialization to succeed in a wide array of post-baccalaureate opportunities. The following degree tracks include the course work and experience necessary for student success. See an academic advisor for specific course information and important aspects of each of these tracks.
Pre-Professional Track: This track is designed to prepare students for a multitude of post-baccalaureate education in the medical and professional fields. Course specifications exist for students interested in Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry, Optometry, and a number of related fields. Given the intense nature of the course requirements for many of these specialties, students are encouraged to talk to an advisor early in their course of study.
Term 1
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
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ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
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SCM 2000 Culture of Science and MathSCM 2000 Culture of Science and Math3 Credits
In this course, students will develop the skills and mindset of a scientist or mathematician through metacognitive exploration, reflection, and guided inquiry. In addition, students will apply appropriate social methods to build scientific and mathematical collaborations, emulating the modern STEM enterprise. Finally, students will learn to value an inclusive STEM environment and support measures that expand access for all students to STEM.
3
BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology IBIOL 1107 Principles of Biology I3 Credits
Lecture part of a sequence designed for science majors.
The course is an introduction to cell and molecular biology as well as molecular and population genetics. Students who successfully complete the class should be able to describe the fundamental biology of the cell, including cellular anatomy and cellular metabolic processes in both plants and animals. Students will also use molecular genetics to describe the basis for heredity and how this is expressed in populations as well as how it informs evolutionary principles.
3
BIOL 1107L Principles of Biology I LabBIOL 1107L Principles of Biology I Lab1 Credits
Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of BIOL 1107.
Students will learn how to use scientific equipment to explore the cell and molecular biology in plant and animals as well as the biochemistry of life. Students will learn about experimental design and how to generate and interpret scientific data.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107** with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 15
Term 2
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
BIOL 1108 Principles of Biology IIBIOL 1108 Principles of Biology II3 Credits
Lecture part of a sequence designed for science majors.
Students will explore the evolution and diversity of life in this course. Students will have additional focus on organismal anatomy and physiology as well as learning basic principles of ecology.
3
BIOL 1108L Principles of Biology II LabBIOL 1108L Principles of Biology II Lab1 Credits
Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of BIOL 1108. Students will examine phylogenetics, organismal diversity, ecological principles, and physiology through a combination of lab observations and hypothesis-testing experiments. Students are also expected to perform a fetal pig dissection in order to explore vertebrate anatomy. Application of the methods of experimental design, data analysis, and data presentation will be a major component of this course.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1108** with a minimum grade of C
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CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry ICHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I3 Credits
CHEM 1211 is the first course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Course content includes electronic structure of atoms and molecules, bonding fundamentals, fundamentals of chemical reactions, and gas laws.
Prerequisites: MATH 1111** with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1113** with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1190** with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1179** with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 2202** with a minimum grade of C
3
CHEM 1211L Principles of Chemistry Lab ICHEM 1211L Principles of Chemistry Lab I1 Credits
Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1211.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211** with a minimum grade of C and (
MATH 1111** with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1113** with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1190** with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1179** with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 2202** with a minimum grade of C)
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Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
BIOL 3300 GeneticsBIOL 3300 Genetics3 Credits
This course presents fundamental principles and applications in genetics. Students learn how traits are inherited and to use this information in predicting and analyzing genetic outcomes. Students study nucleic acid structure, learn how DNA replicates and how genes are expressed. Mutation at the gene and chromosomal levels will be surveyed, and their effect on gene structure and function examined. Finally, students will explore various genetic methods, including pedigrees, mapping, and molecular techniques.
Prerequisites: (
CHEM 1211 with a minimum grade of C and
CHEM 1211L with a minimum grade of C or
CHEM 1211K with a minimum grade of C)
BIOL 1107 with a minimum grade of C and
BIOL 1107L with a minimum grade of C or
BIOL 2107 with a minimum grade of C)
3
BIOL 3300L Genetics LaboratoryBIOL 3300L Genetics Laboratory1 Credits
This course is designed to reinforce principles and applications of transmission genetics, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics. Students will learn to use problem-solving, data analysis and quantitative methods to explore genetics. Exercises in molecular biology will expose students to methods of recombinant DNA technology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3300** with a minimum grade of C
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CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry IICHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II3 Credits
Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors.
Prerequisites: (
CHEM 1211 with a minimum grade of C or
CHEM 1211K with a minimum grade of C) and (
MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1179 with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 1190 with a minimum grade of C or
MATH 2202 with a minimum grade of C)
3
CHEM 1212L Principles of Chemistry Lab IICHEM 1212L Principles of Chemistry Lab II1 Credits
Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1212.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211 with a minimum grade of C and
CHEM 1211L with a minimum grade of C and
CHEM 1212** with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 14
Term 4
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CHEM 3361 Modern Organic Chemistry ICHEM 3361 Modern Organic Chemistry I3 Credits
CHEM3361 is the first course of a two-semester sequence in modern organic chemistry. The course includes a study of structure, properties, synthesis, and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanical theories.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212** with a minimum grade of C or
CHEM 1212K** with a minimum grade of C
3
CHEM 3361L Modern Organic Chem I LabCHEM 3361L Modern Organic Chem I Lab1 Credits
Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern experimental method used in organic chemistry for separation of mixture, purification of compounds, and reactions illustrating single functional group transformation.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212L** with a minimum grade of C and
CHEM 3361** with a minimum grade of C
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BIOL 3410 Cell BiologyBIOL 3410 Cell Biology3 Credits
Modern cell biology is a unifying subject that describes the structure and function of cells in genetic, biochemical, biophysical, developmental and pathophysiological contexts. Students will learn a contemporary view of cell structure and function, including the relationship between membranes, organelles, transporters, and signaling components during the life of a cell, with an emphasis on eukaryotic systems.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3300 with a minimum grade of C and
BIOL 3300L with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 14
Year 2 (Hours: 28)
Term 5
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BIOL 3370 EcologyBIOL 3370 Ecology3 Credits
This course explores relationships among living organisms and their environments. Students will explore interactions at the individual, population, community and ecosystem levels. Laboratory and field activities will emphasize environmental sampling procedures and statistical analysis of sampling data.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a minimum grade of C and (
STAT 1401 with a minimum grade of C or
STAT 3125 with a minimum grade of C or
IET 2227 with a minimum grade of C or
PSYC 3000 with a minimum grade of C or
PSYC 3301 with a minimum grade of C)
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BIOL 3370L Ecology LaboratoryBIOL 3370L Ecology Laboratory1 Credits
Laboratory and field activities will emphasize environmental sampling procedures and statistical analysis of sampling data.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3370** with a minimum grade of C
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Elective (1 of 4) Choose 14 credit hours of any 3000- or 4000-level BIOL electives* *Elective choices may include a maximum of 8 research credits (BIOL 3110L, BIOL 4400, BIOL 4402, BIOL 4450, CHEM 4100, CHEM 4120L, CHEM 4400, RES 4000, RES 4100) *Elective choices may include a maximum of 4 internship credits (BIOL 3398) *Elective Choices may include a maximum of 9 credits of any non-BIOL 3000 or 4000-level courseElective (1 of 4) Choose 14 credit hours of any 3000- or 4000-level BIOL electives* *Elective choices may include a maximum of 8 research credits (BIOL 3110L, BIOL 4400, BIOL 4402, BIOL 4450, CHEM 4100, CHEM 4120L, CHEM 4400, RES 4000, RES 4100) *Elective choices may include a maximum of 4 internship credits (BIOL 3398) *Elective Choices may include a maximum of 9 credits of any non-BIOL 3000 or 4000-level course3 Credits
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Total: 17
Term 6
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Electives (2 of 4) Choose 14 credit hours of any 3000- or 4000-level BIOL electives* *Elective choices may include a maximum of 8 research credits (BIOL 3110L, BIOL 4400, BIOL 4402, BIOL 4450, CHEM 4100, CHEM 4120L, CHEM 4400, RES 4000, RES 4100) *Elective choices may include a maximum of 4 internship credits (BIOL 3398) *Elective Choices may include a maximum of 9 credits of any non-BIOL 3000 or 4000-level courseElectives (2 of 4) Choose 14 credit hours of any 3000- or 4000-level BIOL electives* *Elective choices may include a maximum of 8 research credits (BIOL 3110L, BIOL 4400, BIOL 4402, BIOL 4450, CHEM 4100, CHEM 4120L, CHEM 4400, RES 4000, RES 4100) *Elective choices may include a maximum of 4 internship credits (BIOL 3398) *Elective Choices may include a maximum of 9 credits of any non-BIOL 3000 or 4000-level course3 Credits
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Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 32)
Term 7
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BIOL 4399 SeminarBIOL 4399 Seminar1 Credits
Students will learn selected topics of current interest announced during registration. May be taken only 1 time for credit.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3410 with a minimum grade of C
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Elective (3 of 4) Choose 14 credit hours of any 3000- or 4000-level BIOL electives* *Elective choices may include a maximum of 8 research credits (BIOL 3110L, BIOL 4400, BIOL 4402, BIOL 4450, CHEM 4100, CHEM 4120L, CHEM 4400, RES 4000, RES 4100) *Elective choices may include a maximum of 4 internship credits (BIOL 3398) *Elective Choices may include a maximum of 9 credits of any non-BIOL 3000 or 4000-level courseElective (3 of 4) Choose 14 credit hours of any 3000- or 4000-level BIOL electives* *Elective choices may include a maximum of 8 research credits (BIOL 3110L, BIOL 4400, BIOL 4402, BIOL 4450, CHEM 4100, CHEM 4120L, CHEM 4400, RES 4000, RES 4100) *Elective choices may include a maximum of 4 internship credits (BIOL 3398) *Elective Choices may include a maximum of 9 credits of any non-BIOL 3000 or 4000-level course4 Credits
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Total: 14
Term 8
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Concentration Elective (4 of 4) Choose 14 credit hours of any 3000- or 4000-level BIOL electives* *Elective choices may include a maximum of 8 research credits (BIOL 3110L, BIOL 4400, BIOL 4402, BIOL 4450, CHEM 4100, CHEM 4120L, CHEM 4400, RES 4000, RES 4100) *Elective choices may include a maximum of 4 internship credits (BIOL 3398) *Elective Choices may include a maximum of 9 credits of any non-BIOL 3000 or 4000-level courseConcentration Elective (4 of 4) Choose 14 credit hours of any 3000- or 4000-level BIOL electives* *Elective choices may include a maximum of 8 research credits (BIOL 3110L, BIOL 4400, BIOL 4402, BIOL 4450, CHEM 4100, CHEM 4120L, CHEM 4400, RES 4000, RES 4100) *Elective choices may include a maximum of 4 internship credits (BIOL 3398) *Elective Choices may include a maximum of 9 credits of any non-BIOL 3000 or 4000-level course4 Credits
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Total: 16
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
Milestones: All courses indicated as a Milestone with this icon ( ) should be completed in the term suggested to prevent delays in program completion.
Disclaimer: An academic map is a suggested four-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the KSU undergraduate catalog. This sample schedule serves as a general guideline to help build a full schedule each term. Some departments allow students to use the three credit first-year seminar course as a free elective for a degree program, which may impact the program's total credit hours. Milestones, courses, and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major are designated to keep you on track to graduate in four years. Missing milestones could delay your program. Enrolled Students should reference DegreeWorks and not this plan.
This map is not a substitute for academic advisement—contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also
see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.kennesaw.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Note: Requirements are continually under revision, and
there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked; contact the department and/or program area for current information.
You may choose to attend a summer term to reduce your load during fall or spring terms but still stay on track to graduate in four years.