Creighton Biology Majors
This page describes the program for students intending to major in Biology at Creighton.
33 hrs. Biology |
28 hours of required support (Chemistry - 16, Physical Science - 8, Mathematics - 41) |
Biology Courses
A minimum of 25 semester hours beyond 200-level consisting of at least 7 courses. At least four courses must be selected from the 300- and 400-level series and at least two courses must be selected from the 500-level series. A minimum of four courses must have a laboratory. Biology 493, 495, and 497 do not qualify for major use. The courses listed below meet the general theme of the required areas according to the State Department of Education standards. Other alternatives are available and may be selected under the advisement of the Biology Department.
BIO 211 | General Biology: Molecular and Cellular | 4 hrs. | |
BIO 212 | General Biology: Organismal and Populuation | 4 | |
BIO 317 | Genetics | 3 | |
BIO 333 | Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy | 4 | Creighton Biology Major Only |
BIO 351 | Microbiology | 4 | Creighton Biology major Only |
BIO 449 | Animal Physiology | 4 | |
BIO 450 | Animal Psysiology Lab | 1 | Creighton Biology Major Only |
BIO 481 BIO 485/486 | Terrestrial Ecology OR | 4 | |
BIO 571 | Animal Behavior | 3 |
Final Course in Biology for Non-Majors
BIO 581 | Evolution | 4 |
OR FOR CREIGHTON BIOLOGY MAJORS - Choose a 500 Level Elective (3 or 4 cr) (suggestions listed below)
BIO 532 | Cell Biology: Regulatory mechanisms OR | 3 |
BIO 581 | Evolution OR | 4 |
BMS 521 | Principles of Biochemistry OR | 4 |
CHM 381 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
8 Credit of Chemistry
CHM 203 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
CHM 204 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CHM 205 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
CHM 206 | General Chemistry lab II | 1 |
Creighton Biology Majors Take 8 Additional Credits of Chemistry from Courses Listed.
CHM 321 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | Creighton Biology major Only |
CHM 322 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 | Creighton Biology major Only |
CHM 323 | Organic Chemistry Lecture II | 3 | Creighton Biology major Only |
CHM 324 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 1 | Creighton Biology major Only |
8 Credits of Physical Science
PHY 187 | Introduction to Physics | 3 |
PHY 188 | Physics in the Everyday World OR | 1 |
PHY 211 | General Physics I OR | 4 |
PHY 212 | General Physics II | 4 |
ATS/EVS 443 | Environmental Geology OR | 4 |
ATS/EVS 113/114 | Introduction to Atmospheric Science OR | 4 |
ATS/EVS 231 | Severe & Unusual Weather | 3 |
4 Credits of Math for Creighton Biology Majors Only
MTH 245 | Calculus I | 4 | Creighton Biology Major Only |
Professional Education Courses 26 - 49 See undergrad or grad bulletin