Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in
Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, or Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences.

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Nine courses including:

• BIO 151 Introductory Biology
• BIO 152 Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
• BIO 253 Introductory Cellular Biology

and

• BIO 361 Plant Biology
  • or BIO 481 Ecology

and five upper division biology courses chosen from the following list:

• BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
• BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
• BIO 355 Genetics
• BIO 361 Plant Biology
• BIO 369 Biochemistry
• BIO 440 Plant Physiology
• BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
• BIO 473 Animal Physiology
• BIO 474 Developmental Biology
• BIO 476 Microbiology
• BIO 481 Ecology
• BIO 486 Immunology
• BIO 495 Special Topics in Biology
• BIO 491 Biology Seminar (non-credit) is required of all juniors and seniors.

Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science

• CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
  • or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
• CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
• PHY 121/122 General Physics
• MAT 145/146 Calculus

Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but
with the following supporting courses:

Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Arts

• CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
  • or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
• PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
  • or PHY 121/122 General Physics
• MAT 114 Precalculus
  • or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • or MAT 145 Calculus I
  • or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
  • or PSY 215 Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I

Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but with the following differences:

Only four upper division biology courses are required

Two additional science courses are required, chosen from the following list:

• SCI 106
• An introductory geology course

Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. No more than two upper division courses from other institutions may be applied toward the major.

Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in biology and 3.00 overall, one course of approved independent study (Bio 499) with both oral and poster presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the following December.

Minor
A course in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, 253, and two upper division courses.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the biology faculty. Biology majors must have an adviser in the biology department. BIO 151 and 152 and Principles of Chemistry (or General Chemistry) should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253 and Organic Chemistry in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their college careers. A GPA of 2.00 for BIO 151, 152, and 253 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology courses. A grade of 2.00 or above is required for all upper division courses applied toward the major.

Biology for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should include a two-semester sequence in physics and a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Many medical schools also require two semesters of calculus.
Students should consult members of the biology faculty for information specific to medical school application.

Graduate and Professional Training
Graduate programs in biological fields require coursework similar to that for premedical
education, and may also require undergraduate research experience. Health care professions (physician assistant, physical therapist, veterinarian, etc.) have specific requirements that should be discussed with an adviser in the department.

Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg Life Sciences major. The state requirements may be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be completed before beginning student teaching.

Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter of this national biology honor society is open to those students who have completed at least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.00 in biology.

Cooperative Education
The department works with the Office of Cooperative Education in identifying and defining co-op ed experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.