Biology is the scientific study of living systems. The importance of biology in today's world is self-evident. Biology instruction at Kentucky State University provides students with a basic knowledge of the field. The curriculum includes the study of viruses, bacteria, animals, plants, gene regulation, and theoretical and practical ecology. Students are encouraged to master basic principles of scientific inquiry while familiarizing themselves with the traditional aspects of a sound liberal education.
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with three options:
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General Biology
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Allied Health and Pre-Health Programs
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Biology with Secondary Teacher Certification
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Minors in Biology and Aquaculture are also offered
Mission:
The mission of the Bachelor of Science Program in Biology is to educate its students in fundamental concepts of biology through course work, laboratory and field work, and research experiences that emphasize the unity and diversity of life, analytical and critical thinking, and written and oral biological communication skills in order to prepare them for (1) careers in biology and related fields, (2) further training in graduate and professional schools, and (3) to serve as biology educators. The Biology Unit additionally is responsible for providing courses that fulfill the liberal studies requirements in the natural sciences and service courses to other degree-granting units.
General Biology:
The requirements for the major in General Biology Option in addition to the University’s Liberal Studies requirements are:
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A. Core Requirements |
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Principles of Biology |
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BIO 115 |
Freshman Biology Seminar |
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BIO 210 |
General Zoology |
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BIO 212 |
General Botany |
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BIO 302 |
General Microbiology |
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BIO 303 |
Human Physiology |
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BIO 307 |
Genetics |
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BIO 316 |
Ecology |
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BIO 401 |
Biology Seminar |
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BIO 408 |
Cell Biology |
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BIO 410 |
Special Problems in Biology |
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B. Biology Electives |
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BIO |
at least 3 classes totaling 9 or more hours selected
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BIO 301,
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Human Anatomy 304,
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Vertebrate Embryology 305,
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 308,
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Microtechniques and Histology 309,
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Parasitology 411,
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Fish Diseases 421,
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Fish Nutrition 315,
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Immunology 317,
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Medical Microbiology 318,
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Hematology 410,
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Special Problems in Biology 413
(may repeat once),
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Aquatic Ecology 415,
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Animal Behavior 417,
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Ecological Field Methods 493,
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Internship, or
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Topics in Biology 495 |
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C. Supporting Courses |
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CHE 101 |
General Chemistry I |
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CHE 110 |
General Chemistry I Lab |
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CHE 102 |
General Chemistry II |
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CHE 120 |
General Chemistry II Lab |
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CHE 200 |
Introductory Organic Chemistry |
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CHE 315 |
Biochemistry |
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CHE 350 |
Biochemistry Lab |
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MAT 120 |
Precalculus |
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MAT 131 |
Calculus I |
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PHY 207 |
Physics in Biological Sciences I |
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PHY 208 |
Physics in Biological Sciences II |