Jun 09, 2023  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Natural Science, Biological Science Option, BS/BA


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The Biological Science option is designed for students planning to enroll in a graduate (M.S., Ph.D) or professional school (e.g., medical or veterinary school) after completion of the baccalaureate degree.

A student must complete the following requirements in addition to the General Studies requirements. No grade lower than “C-” will satisfy major requirements.

Students wanting to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the Additional BA Requirements 

Biological Science Option Requirements


Natural Science Core Requirements


Organismal Biology


Biological Chemistry


Final Defense


Natural Science Core Total: 33


Biological Science Option


Systems Biology


Organismal Biology:


Choose three of the following courses including 1 Invertebrate Biology course and 1 Vertebrate Biology course:

Homeostatic Systems:


Choose one of the following:

Capstone/Practicum:


Choose one of the following:

Option Total: 22 to 23


Major Total: 55 to 56


*Entering freshmen majoring in Natural Science should enroll for BIOL 101  or BIOL 102 , CHEM 101 , and ENG 101  during their first semester at PSC.

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