Bachelor degree in Biolgy Marine Biology at Brigham Young University - Hawaii

The Discipline
Instruction in the biological sciences provides a basic foundation in the life sciences, preparing students for professional careers in teaching, government service, industry, research, and the medical professions. Emphasis is on current developments in physiology, ecology, molecular biology, genetics, ethnology, evolution, anatomy and natural history. No credit of less than a C- in any Biology or Chemistry course in the major or minor will be counted toward graduation. A student will be dropped as a biology major after two unsuccessful attempts at passing a core or elective biology class.

Career Opportunities
With further education, career opportunities as a pre-professional major would include medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and physician assistant. Other allied health professional careers are available upon completion of this degree program. A general biology degree offers career opportunities in wildlife management, conservation, environmental quality, health inspection, research, food science, fisheries, sales, genetic engineering, forestry, or the park service. Students majoring in biology education are prepared to teach biology at a junior high or high school.

Program Outcomes
Upon completing a major in Biology, students will:
1. Understand what makes life unique.
2. Be able to describe the history of life from a biological perspective.
3. Understand the unifying principles of biology.
4. Recognize and discuss current biological issues and their impact on society.
5. Demonstrate content knowledge of the discipline.
6. Read, write, and understand biological literature.
7. Learn how to conduct research through use of the scientific method.
8. Realize appropriate stewardship accountabilities and the need to help improve society.

B.S. Biology (60 hours)
Core Requirements (18 hours)
General Biology
* BIOL 201/L General Botany
* BIOL 206/L General Zoology
* BIOL 265/L Molecular & Cellular Biology
* BIOL 485 Senior Biology
* BIOL 491 Research & Thesis
* BIOL 492 Research & Thesis
* BIOL 493 Research & Thesis

Pre-Professional
* BIOL 220/L Microbiology
* BIOL 265/L Cellular and Molecular Biology
* BIOL 376/L Genetics
* BIOL 485 Senior Biology
* BIOL 491 Research and Thesis
* BIOL 492 Research and Thesis
* BIOL 493 Research and Thesis

Chemistry Requirements (16 hours)
* CHEM 105/L General Chemistry I
* CHEM 106/L General Chemistry II
* CHEM 251/L Organic Chemistry I
* CHEM 252/L Organic Chemistry II

* General Biology Core (18 Hours) - see above
* Chemistry Core (16 Hours) - see above
* Electives (26 Hours Minimum)

Marine Biology Courses
BIOL 204/L Pacific Natural History
BIOL 212/L Marine Biology
BIOL 248/L Conservation Biology
BIOL 300/L Animal Behavior
BIOL 350/L General Ecology
BIOL 412/L Marine Ecology
GEOL 101 Geology of the Pacific Basin
OCEN 201/L Science of the Sea

other recommended Biology Courses
BIOL 220/L Microbiology
BIOL 261/L Elementary Human Physiology
BIOL 374 Evolution & Human Prehistory
BIOL 376/L Genetics

other recommended Non-Elective Physical Science Courses
PHYS 121/L General Physics I
PHYS 221/L General Physics III