Bachelor of Science in Biology

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology provides students the opportunity to learn biological principles and skills in lecture, laboratory, and field courses. Student research is also emphasized throughout the program. The program has five permanent faculty actively involved in a wide range of disciplines, including marine ecology, behavioral ecology, marine mammalogy, crustacean physiology, and marine algology. The location of the University provides students with a "natural laboratory" that includes extensive marine habitat, rainforest, wetlands, and ice fields all within walking distance of the classrooms. A small student-to-professor ratio ensures a more personal approach to learning than is possible at larger universities. The Bachelor of Science program in biology comprises a core curriculum generally found nationwide in bachelor of science biology programs.

To view details of the program, visit the biology program Web site.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants enter as premajors and will be considered for full admission into the Bachelor of Science in Biology program after completion of the following:

1. MATH S107 (May be met by placement examination)
2. ENGL S111.
3. BIOL S105, BIOL S106.
4. High School Chemistry or CHEM S103 with a C or higher.

When a student becomes a major in Biology he or she is assigned a faculty advisor. The student and faculty advisor plan the student's curriculum, and the advisor's signature is required on registration documents.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2007-2008 catalog)

Candidates must complete the general education requirements (GERs) as well as the specific program requirements listed below for a minimum of 120 credit hours. Courses in a degree program may be counted only once. Courses used to fulfill the major requirements cannot be used to fulfill the GERs. Specific recommendations for the GERs in Biology are listed below. Degree must include 48 credit hours of upper-division (300 or above) courses, 24 of which must be completed at UAS.

Minimum Credit Hours			120
General Education Requirements			36
Must include:
MATH	S200	Calculus I*	4
BIOL	S105	Fundamentals of Biology I	4
BIOL	S106	Fundamentals of Biology II	4
*Prerequisites include MATH S107 and MATH S108
Major Requirements			43
BIOL	S271	Ecology	4
BIOL	S310	Animal Physiology	4
BIOL	S362	Genetics	4
BIOL	S482	Evolution	4
CHEM	S105	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM	S106	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM	S341	Organic and Biological Chemistry I	4
CHEM	S342	Organic and Biological Chemistry II	4
STAT	S273	Elementary Statistics	3
select both
PHYS	S103	College Physics I	4
PHYS	S104	College Physics II	4
or both
PHYS	S211	General Physics I	4
PHYS	S212	General Physics II	4
Biology Electives			20
Select four from the following (20 credits):
BIOL	S215	Introduction to Marine Biology	3
BIOL	S239	Introduction to Plant Biology	4
BIOL	S300	Vertebrate Zoology	4
BIOL	S305	Invertebrate Zoology	4
BIOL	S375	Current Topics in Biology*	4
BIOL	S382	Wetlands Ecology	4
BIOL	S384	Marine Mammalogy	4
BIOL	S396	Field Studies in Behavior and Ecology*	1-6
BIOL	S398/S498	Research**	1-6
BIOL	S401	Phycology	4
BIOL	S415	Physiology of Marine Animals	4
BIOL	S426	Ornithology	4
BIOL	S427	Introduction to Ichthyology	4
BIOL	S441	Animal Behavior	4
BIOL	S445	Vascular Plants of Southeast Alaska	3
BIOL	S480	Aquatic Pollution	3
BIOL	S481	Marine Ecology	4
BIOL	S492	Biology Seminar*	2
BIOL	S495	Behavioral Ecology	3
*Only 4 credits from BIOL S375 and 2 credits from BIOL S492 may be applied toward the biology electives. Additional credits may be applied toward electives.
**Up to 6 credits total from BIOL S396/398/498 may be applied.
Electives			21
Must include a minimum of 12 credits of upper division courses.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Program Web site: uas.alaska.edu/biology
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu