Biology and Marine Biology Degrees | University of Alaska Southeast

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.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 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	S373	Conservation Biology	3
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	S414	Biogeochemistry	3
BIOL	S415	Biogeography & Landscape	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.

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

The B.S. degree in Marine Biology provides students with the opportunity to learn biological principles and skills in lecture, laboratory and field courses with a core curriculum in Marine Biology. Student research is emphasized throughout the program. The program has faculty actively involved in a wide range of disciplines, including marine ecology, behavioral ecology, marine mammalogy, marine pollution, crustacean physiology, marine phycology. 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.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 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 requirements for GERs in Marine Biology are listed below. The degree must include 48 credits 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
Major Requirements			46
BIOL	S215	Introduction to Marine Biology	3
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
Marine Biology Core Classes			12
Select from the following courses (11-12 credits total):
BIOL	S305	Invertebrate Zoology	4
BIOL	S373	Conservation Biology	3
BIOL	S384	Marine Mammalogy	4
BIOL	S401	Phycology	4
BIOL	S415	Physiology of Marine Animals	4
BIOL	S427	Introduction to Ichthyology	4
BIOL	S481	Marine Ecology	4
Biology Electives			6
Select from the following (6 credits total):
BIOL	S239	Intro to Plant Biology	4
BIOL	S300	Vertebrate Zoology	4
BIOL	S375	Special Topics in Biology**	4
BIOL	S382	Wetlands Ecology	4
BIOL	S396	Field Studies*	1-6
BIOL	S398	Research*	1-3
BIOL	S498	Research*	1-6
BIOL	S426	Ornithology	4
BIOL	S441	Animal Behavior	4
BIOL	S445	Vascular Plants of Southeast Alaska	3
BIOL	S480	Aquatic Pollution	3
BIOL	S492	Biology Seminar**	1
BIOL	S498	Research*	1-6
ENVS	S414	Biogeochemistry	3
ENVS	S415	Biogeography & Landscape	3
* up to 6 credits total from BIOL 396/398/498 may be applied
**only 4 credits from BIOL S375 and 2 credits from BIOL S492 may be applied toward the Biology electives. Others may be applied toward general electives.
General Electives			21
Minimum of 12 credits from upper division courses.

Biology and Marine Biology at UAS

The B.A. degree in Biology provides students with the opportunity to learn biological principles and skills in lecture, laboratory and field courses with a breadth in liberal arts and sciences.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 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 requirements for GERs are listed below. The degree must include 48 credits of upper-division (300 or above) courses. To satisfy the residency requirement, 30 credits must be completed at UAS, including 24 upper division credits.

Minimum Credit Hours			120
General Education Requirements			36
The following courses must be included in the GERs for a B.A. in biology:
BIOL	S105	Fundamentals of Biology I	4
BIOL	S106	Fundamentals of Biology II	4
MATH	S107	College Algebra	4
Major Requirements			36
BIOL	S271	Ecology	4
BIOL	S362	Genetics	4
BIOL	S482	Evolution	4
CHEM	S105	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM	S106	General Chemistry II	4
MATH	S108 or higher		3-4
STAT	S273	Elementary Statistics	3
select
BIOL	S310	Animal Physiology	4
or
CHEM	S___	Any Upper Division Course	4
Select two from the following (6 credits):
ASTR	S225	General Astronomy	3
ENVS	S101 or higher		1-4
GEOL	S104 or higher		3-4
PHYS	S102 or higher		3-4
STAT	S373 or higher		3-4
Biology Electives			10
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 2
BIOL	S382	Wetlands Ecology	4
BIOL	S384	Marine Mammalogy	4
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	1
Breadth Electives			38
To include upper-division courses as needed. Students are encouraged to include a minor or double major.

Minor in Biology

MINOR REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 Catalog)

Minimum Credit Hours			18
BIOL	S105	Fundamentals of Biology I	4
BIOL	S106	Fundamentals of Biology II	4
Select three from the following (10-12 credits):*
BIOL	S215	Introduction to Marine Biology	3
BIOL	S239	Introduction to Plant Biology	4
BIOL	S271	Ecology	4
BIOL	S300	Vertebrate Zoology	4
BIOL	S305	Invertebrate Zoology	4
BIOL	S310	Physiology	4
BIOL	S362	Genetics	4
BIOL	S373	Conservation Biology	3
BIOL	S382	Wetlands Ecology	4
BIOL	S384	Marine Mammalogy	4
BIOL	S401	Phycology	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	S482	Evolution	4
*Must include at least one 4 credit course

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