Undergraduate Program Requirements

Liberal Arts Core courses included in major or minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Completion of majors labeled "Extended Program" will take more than eight semesters of full-time enrollment.

Accounting

College of Business Administration

www.cba.uni.edu/accounting

Staff

M. Wartick, Acting Head. R. Abraham, L. Andreessen, W. Bowlin, D. Davis, S. Harrast, T. Lindquist, L. Mason, L. Nicholas, M. Oleson, D. Schmidt, G. Smith.

Note: Students majoring in Accounting must satisfy the College of Business Administration (CBA) admission requirements before they can officially declare their major. A copy of the Admission, Retention, and Graduation Policy may be obtained from the Advising and Student Services Office in the College of Business Administration. Prior to completion of the admission requirements, students may sign an intent to major in Accounting and be classified as a prospective (pre)major. Pre-Accounting majors may enroll in lower division (below 100) business courses only. Enrollment in upper division (100-level) business courses requires satisfactory completion of the CBA admission requirements and any course prerequisites.

Accounting majors may declare a double major, and/or major and minor within the College of Business Administration subject to regulations imposed by those CBA departments affected. Accounting majors minoring within the CBA must select minors designated for business majors.

To graduate with a major in Accounting from the College of Business Administration, a student must earn at least 50% of the business credit hours required for the major at UNI. In addition, a minimum of nine graded hours must be earned in 100-level UNI Accounting courses. Students must take at least 50% of the course work required for the degree outside the College of Business Administration. Up to nine hours of economics (excluding 920:020) and six hours of statistics may be counted as outside the College of Business Administration. A student must earn a 2.20 cumulative grade point average at UNI and earn an overall 2.20 grade point average in 120:xxx, 130:xxx, 150:xxx, 160:xxx, and 920:xxx courses taken at UNI, and earn a grade of C- or better in 120:130. Students given permission to graduate out-of-residence must earn a 2.20 or better in all courses approved and accepted for out-of-residence credit.

Students who want to write the Uniform CPA Examination in Iowa should secure current requirements from the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board in order to plan their program of study so that all requirements are met. Students who want to write the Uniform CPA Examination in other states should secure the same information from the applicable state board of accountancy.

Students may repeat Accounting courses with the exception that subsequent to successfully completing a 100-level Accounting course, they may not repeat Principles of Financial Accounting (120:030) or Principles of Managerial Accounting (120:031).

The Accounting Department may impose additional admission requirements for students wishing to declare a minor or a second CBA major. Eligibility to declare a minor or a second CBA major is based on competitive GPA and space availability. Students may obtain a copy of these requirements from the Advising and Student Services Office (CBB 321B) in the College of Business Administration.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

120 semester hours

Accounting Major

Required business core:

Accounting: 120:030; 120:031

6 hours

Marketing: 130:101

3 hours

Management: 150:080; 150:100; 150:153; 150:154; 150:175

15 hours

Finance: 160:151

3 hours

Economics: 920:020*; 920:053; 920:054; 920:070*

12 hours

Required:

Accounting: 120:129; 120:130; 120:131; 120:132; 120:134; 120:136

18 hours

Total

57 hours

While Accounting Majors are not required to take accounting electives, the following electives are offered: 120:135, 120:139, 120:141, 120:142. Depending on individual career goals and professional certification requirements, certain electives may be highly recommended in addition to the required courses. Students who wish to be a candidate for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination should follow the requirements of the Iowa Board of Accountancy.

*In addition to the required 57 hours, 920:020 and 920:070 have as a prerequisite 800:072 or 800:092, either of which will satisfy Category 1C of the Liberal Arts Core.

Accounting Minor Business

Required:

Accounting: 120:129; 120:130

6 hours

Accounting electives from the following: 120:131; 120:132; 120:134; 120:135; 120:136; 120:141; 120:142

6 hours

Total

12 hours

Available to Majors in: Business Teaching, Economics-Business Analysis Emphasis, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Real Estate.

Accounting Minor

Required:

Accounting: 120:030

3 hours

Marketing: 130:101

3 hours

Management: 150:153

3 hours

Electives: at least 9 hours from accounting area

9 hours

Total

18 hours

NOT available to majors in Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics-Business Analysis Emphasis, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Real Estate.

Note: 130:101 has a prerequisite of either 920:024 or 920:053. 920:024 or both 920:053 and 920:054 will satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

Art

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

www.uni.edu/artdept

Staff

S. Taft, Acting Head. C. Adelman, R. Behrens, J. Byrd, R. Colburn, T. Dooley, f. echeverria, P. Fass, A. Golczewski, M. Frisbee Johnson, J. Petsch, J. Schnabel, A. Sherin, T. Stancliffe, C. Streed, D. Webster, A. Wilson.

Major programs are offered by the Department of Art in two baccalaureate degree areas, the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Fine Arts. The Bachelor of Arts degree is a liberal arts program that provides the art major with three emphasis options: studio, art history, or art education (teaching). The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a professional program with an intensive studio emphasis. The baccalaureate degree programs in the Department of Art are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

No grade of less than C- shall satisfy any art major or minor degree requirement whether taken at UNI or transferred from another institution. For all studio courses in the Department of Art programs the ratio of student work hours to credit hours is 3:1. Therefore, additional work is required outside the regular class meeting times.

Courses in the Department of Art require specialized materials, some of which are provided through art lab fees.

Art courses which fulfill an Art major requirement cannot be used to fulfill Category 3A of the Liberal Arts Core.

Foundations Program

The Foundations Program is a one-year program required for all art majors and art minors. Introductory courses are offered that will provide an intense exploration of basic art concepts and skills as preparation for specialized and advanced areas of study.

Art majors take the 18 hours of introductory courses in the first year of study. The Foundations Program is prerequisite to all studio and art history courses. Generally, students enroll in Drawing I, 2-D Concepts, and Survey of Art History I during the first semester and Drawing II, 3-D Concepts, and Survey of Art History II the second semester.

The Foundations Program is a prerequisite for introductory level courses taken only by Art majors and minors.

Required:

Art: 600:018; 600:019; 600:026; 600:027; 600:040; 600:041 - 18 hours

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program

130 semester hours

A B.F.A. portfolio admission review is required of all students seeking admission to the B.F.A. degree program. Students must apply for admission prior to the completion of 45 semester hours of art. To qualify for the review students must:

1. have a minimum cumulative GPA in Art of 2.75 and 2.50 overall,
2. complete the Foundations Program,
3. have completed or be completing in the semester of application 6 hours of Studio Distribution,
4. be enrolled in or have completed a second semester in a selected studio area (students electing a drawing emphasis must be enrolled in or have completed a third semester of drawing beyond Drawing II),
5. complete the B.F.A. Admission Application, and
6. submit a portfolio of art work for review. Students may reapply for admission to the B.F.A. program.

Art Major: Studio B.F.A.

The B.F.A. Art Major with Studio Emphasis requires a minimum of 130 total hours to graduate.

Required: Foundations Program (600:018; 600:019; 600:026; 600:027;600:040; 600:041)

18 hours

Required: studio distribution

12 hours

Group 1: 2-D studio distribution.

Choose two courses from 600:025; 600:032; 600:033 or 600:034 or 600:035 or 600:036; 600:080.

Group 2: 3-D studio distribution.

Choose two courses from 600:037; 600:050; 600:060; 600:074.

Required: history of art distribution

9 hours

Required: B.F.A. courses

B.F.A. portfolio admission review

600:192 B.F.A. seminar

2 hours

600:189 B.F.A. exhibition

0 hours

Required: courses in studio concentration

Five courses in studio concentration

15 hours

600:196 B.F.A. Project I (in area of studio concentration)

3 hours

600:197 B.F.A. Project II (in area of studio concentration)

3 hours

(Studio courses used to fulfill the studio distribution courses may not be used for studio concentration)

Studio art electives

15 hours

Total

77 hours

As a graduation requirement, each B.F.A. candidate must complete a concentration of no less than 21 semester hours in any one of the following studio areas: ceramics, drawing (excluding Drawing I and Drawing II), graphic design, jewelry/metals, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.

Also required is the B.F.A. Exhibition (600:189) which serves as the exit requirement for this degree program.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

120 semester hours (Liberal Arts)

Art Major--Studio Emphasis

Required: Foundations Program (600:018; 600:019, 600:026; 600:027;600:040; 600:041)

18 hours

Required: studio distribution

Group 1: 2-D studio distribution

Choose one course from 600:025, 600:032, 600:033, 600:034, 600:035,600:036, or 600:080.

Group 2: 3-D studio distribution

Choose one course from 600:037, 600:050, 600:060, or 600:074.

Required: art history distribution

6 hours

Required: studio concentration

12 hours

12 hours in any one of the following areas: ceramics, drawing (excludingDrawing I and Drawing II), graphic design, jewelry/metals, painting,photography, printmaking, or sculpture.

Studio courses used to fulfill the studio distribution requirement cannot be used to fulfill requirements in the studio concentration.

Studio electives

6 hours

Total

48 hours

Art Major--Art History Emphasis

Required: Foundations Program (600:018; 600:019; 600:026; 600:027600:040; 600:041)

18 hours

Required: studio distribution

6 hours

Group 1: 2-D studio distribution

Choose one course from 600:025, 600:032, 600:033, 600:034, 600:035, 600:036, or 600:080.

Group 2: 3-D studio distribution

Choose one course from 600:037, 600:050, 600:060, or 600:074.

Required: art history distribution

6 hours

One course from each of the following groups:

Group 1 -- 600:139; 600:140; 600:141-01; 600:141-05; 600:141-06.

Group 2 -- 600:141-02; 600:142; 600:144; 600:146; 600:151; 600:152.

Required: art history in non-Western cultures

3 hours

One course from the following: 600:139; 600:140; 600:141-03; 600:141-04; 600:141-07; 600:147.

Required: 600:138

2 hours

Required: art history concentration

9 hours

At least three courses from the aforementioned art history Group 1 or Group 2.

Art history courses used to fulfill the art history distribution requirement cannot be used to fulfill requirements in the art history concentration

9 hours

Art history electives

6 hours

A minimum of two courses from the above listing of art history courses and/or 600:153 or 600:191.

Total

Students electing an emphasis in Art History must also fulfill a foreign language requirement of 13-18 hours, or demonstrate competency through the first of the composition courses in the chosen language. French or German is recommended.

Art Education Major--Teaching

Required:

Foundations Program (600:018; 600:019; 600:026; 600:027; 600:040; 600:041)

18 hours

Required: studio distribution

12 hours

Group 1: 2-D studio distribution

Choose two courses from 600:025; 600:032; 600:033 or 600:034 or 600:035 or 600:036; 600:080.

Group 2: 3-D studio distribution

Choose two courses from 600:037, 600:050, 600:060, 600:074.

Required: art history distribution

6 hours

Required: professional methods courses* (600:091; 600:093; 600:120; 600:121)

10 hours

Art emphasis

6 hours

Total

52 hours

Art Education majors must choose an Art Emphasis. Either a Studio Emphasis of 9 hours (one Studio Distribution course plus two more courses) in one of these areas: ceramics, drawing (excluding Drawing I), graphic design, jewelry/metals, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture; OR an Art History Emphasis of 12 hours (two upper-level Art History courses in addition to the 6-credit History of Art Distribution).

*Completion of these courses will satisfy 240:020 of the Professional Education Requirements.

Art Minor

Required:

Foundations Program (600:018; 600:019; 600:026; 600:027; 600:040; 600:041)

18 hours

Art Studio or Art History elective

3 hours

Total

21 hours

Art Minor--Teaching

Required:

Foundations Program (600:018; 600:019; 600:026; 600:027; 600:040; 600:041)

18 hours

Required: Studio electives

6 hours

Required: Art Education (elementary and secondary)

Elementary Art Education: 600:091 and 600:120

5 hours

Secondary Art Education: 600:093 and 600:121

5 hours

Total

34 hours

Art Minor (K-6)--Teaching

Required:

Art: 600:018; 600:019; 600:026; 600:027; 600:040; 600:041; 600:091; 600:120

23 hours

Elective in art: may include 600:002 or 600:004

6 hours

Total

29 hours

Biology

College of Natural Sciences

www.bio.uni.edu

Staff

B. Hetrick, Head. L. Beltz, V. Berg, B. Bergquist, D. Brecheisen, E. Brown, M. Clayton, J. Demastes, K. Dhanwada, J. Gerrath, L. Jackson, J. Jurgenson, C. Lee, M. McDade, D. Mercer, S. O'Kane, W. Olson, K. Pontasch, O. Schwartz, R. Seager, D. Smith, T. Spradling, J. Tamplin, C. Thurman, J. Trainer, M. Walter, J. Weld, P. Whitson, D. Wiens.

Major programs are offered by the Department of Biology in two baccalaureate areas: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. The Bachelor of Science degree is recommended for most students preparing for graduate study in biology. The Bachelor of Arts degree provides a choice among several tracks depending upon student interest and/or career plans.

Note: Students should submit their declaration of a biology major early in their college programs. This will permit them to plan their major courses with a department advisor to avoid future conflicts. Transfer students with previous courses in biology, zoology, or botany must have transfer courses evaluated to avoid duplication and possible loss of credit. Decisions regarding UNI major courses and transfer credits should be approved by the department head or advisor.

Academic Standard Policy

Majors

1. Students should indicate their interest in majoring in biology by filling out a Declaration of Curriculum form any time after their admission to UNI.
2. A student's freshman year shall be devoted primarily to completing the required course work in general biology (840:051 and 840:052) and chemistry (860:044 and 860:048, or 860:070). Liberal Arts Core and/or math classes should be taken by students to complete their schedules.
3. Students must receive a grade of C- or higher in courses that are applied to their major.
4. Students with ACT mathematics scores below 24 are required to complete either Elementary Analysis (800:046) or Mathematics for the Biological Sciences (800:056) with a grade of C- or higher before they can graduate with a biology major.
5. If a student drops a course after the first seven days of classes, in the subsequent semester they will only be allowed to register for that course after all advanced registration is completed.
6. To graduate from UNI with a biology major, students must have both a cumulative and a major UNI GPA of 2.50 or higher, with a grade of C- (1.67) or higher in all courses that are applied to the major.
7. Transfer students entering UNI shall be subject to the acceptance requirements listed in #3.

Minors

To graduate from UNI with a biology minor, students must have both a cumulative and a minor UNI GPA of 2.50 or higher, with a grade of C- (1.67) or higher in all courses that are applied to the minor.

Biology Core Courses are to be selected from list below

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140.

Group I (Cellular and Molecular Biology): 840:114 and 840:115; 840:122*; 840:128; 840:137 and 840:138; 840:146; 840:151; 840:152; 840:172*.

Group II (Ecology): 840:103; 840:126; 840:154; 840:168; 840:171.

Group III (Systematics and Evolution): 840:106; 840:112; 840:120*; 840:131; 840:132; 840:142; 840:160; 840:162; 840:164; 840:166*; 840:170.

*At least one plant course must be taken from those marked with asterisk (*) in the core or from: 840:124; 840:173.

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

126 semester hours

Biology Major

The Bachelor of Science Major in Biology is designed to prepare students for careers in areas which require a higher degree of concentration in subject matter and cognate areas, particularly advanced-level courses. This degree is especially appropriate for students planning graduate study. In order to ensure graduation within eight semesters, students should work with advisors early in their programs, as advance planning for sequenced courses is very important.

Required:*

Biology core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Group I: select one option

4 hours

Group II: 840:168

3 hours

Group III: select one option

3-4 hours

Biology: 840:157; 840:169; 840:190 (2-3 hrs.)

6-7 hours

Cognate courses:

Mathematics: 800:060; 800:061

8 hours

Computer Science: 810:030 or 810:035 or 810:036

3 hours

Chemistry: 860:044 and 860:048***; 860:120; 860:121; 860:123

16 hours

Physics: 880:054; 880:056

8 hours

Electives in biology#: (100-level or above, excluding 840:101) or 860:154

6-8 hours

Total

71 hours

*At least 7-8 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.
#Not more than four (4) semester hours of credit from 840:179, 840:185, 840:190 and 840:198 will be accepted for biology elective credit.

Emphasis—Honors Research

Students invited to do "Honors Research" will complete 4 credit hours of 840:190 (Undergraduate Research) and 1 credit hour of 840:191 (Senior Thesis). These hours may be applied to the elective hours of the major.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

120 semester hours (Liberal Arts)

Biology Major

This major provides a broad training in biology but allows different specializations through choice of electives. Students who select this major to prepare themselves for graduate study in the biological sciences should consult with their advisor for elective courses.

Required:*

Biology core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Group I: select one option

4 hours

Group II: select one option

3-4 hours

Group III: select one option

3-4 hours

Cognate courses:

Mathematics: 800:046 or 800:060 or 800:044 and 800:056

4-5 hours

Chemistry: 860:044 and 860:048***; 860:120 and 860:121or 860:063

12-13 hours

Earth Science: 870:031; 870:035 or Physics: 880:054; 880:056

8 hours

Electives in biology#: (100-level or above, excluding 840:101) or 860:154

8-12 hours

Total

58 hours

*At least 7-8 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.
#Not more than four (4) semester hours of credit from 840:179, 840:185, 840:190 and 840:198 will be accepted for biology elective credit.

Biology Major: Biomedical Emphasis

This major offers basic preparation to student for allopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic, physical therapy, dental, veterinary, optometric, podiatric and other health-related programs. In addition, it prepares students for graduate study in biomedical sciences, e.g., pharmacology, toxicology, pathology, physiology, cellular biology and related areas. Students should seek advice and information early in their programs so that individual goals and specific additional requirements of some graduate and professional programs can be considered in curricular planning.

Required:*

Biology core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Group I: select one option

4 hours

Group II: select one option

3-4 hours

Group III: select one option

3-4 hours

Cognate courses:

Mathematics: 800:046 or 800:060 or 800:044 and 800:056

4-5 hours

Chemistry: 860:044 and 860:048***; 860:120; 860:121; 860:123

16 hours

Physics: 880:054; 880:056

8 hours

Electives selected from the following (consult with advisor):

5-8 hours

Biology#: 840:106; 840:114; 840:124;840:128; 840:130; 840:132; 840:138; 840:142 or 840:148; 840:144; 840:146; 840:147; 840:149; 840:150; 840:151; 840:152; 840:157; 840:179; 840:185; 840:190; 840:198.

Chemistry: 860:154.

Total

58 hours

*At least 7-8 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.
#Not more than four (4) semester hours of credit from 840:179, 840:185, 840:190 and 840:198 will be accepted for biology elective credit.

Biology Major: Ecology and Systematics Emphasis

This emphasis provides training to students interested in organismal and/or ecological biology. With the guidance of a faculty advisor, students who wish to specialize further may follow one of four separate tracks: Ecology, Applied Ecology, Botany, or Zoology. This emphasis is appropriate for students interested in a career with private and governmental organizations conducting endangered species recovery, ecological restoration, biological surveys, toxicity evaluations, environmental impact analyses, field research, museum or herbarium curation, or who wish to work in zoos, nature centers, museums, or botanical gardens. This emphasis also provides suitable background for students wishing to pursue graduate degrees in ecology, animal behavior, systematics, conservation biology, environmental toxicology, population biology, and evolutionary biology. Students who want information about these careers may take 840:060. A program of field courses offered during the summer is available through Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.

Required:*

Biology core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Group I: 840:114 and 840:115; or 840:122; or 840:137 and 840:138; or 840:172

4 hours

Group II: 840:168

3 hours

Group III: select two of the following: 840:112; 840:120; 840:160; 840:162; 840:164; 840:166; 840:170

6-8 hours

Biology: 840:169

1 hour

Cognate courses:

Mathematics: 800:046 or 800:060 or 800:044 and 800:056

4-5 hours

Chemistry: 860:044 and 860:048***; 860:063 or both 860:120 and 860:121

12-13 hours

Physical Science: 870:031 or 880:054

4 hours

Electives in biology#: (100-level approved by department##, excluding 840:184)

12-16 hours

Total

62 hours

*At least 7-8 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.
#Not more than four (4) semester hours of credit from 840:179, 840:185, 840:190 and 840:198 will be accepted for biology elective credit.
##If 840:180 is taken to satisfy a requirement of the Natural History Interpretation Minor, it cannot be used for credit on this emphasis as well.

Biology Major: Microbiology Emphasis

This emphasis provides a broad overview of microbiology, including virology, molecular biology, and general microbiology. It is excellent preparation for careers in microbiology in the health sciences or industry and for graduate training in microbiology and related fields.

Required:*

Biology Core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Group I: 840:151

4 hours

Group II: select one option

3-4 hours

Group III: select one option

3-4 hours

Biology: 840:152

Cognate courses:

Mathematics: 800:046 or 800:060 or 800:044 and 800:056

4-5 hours

Chemistry: 860:044 and 860:048***; 860:063 or 860:120; 860:121 and 860:123

12-16 hours

Physics: 880:054

4 hours

Electives: selected from the following (consult with advisor)

5-12 hours

Biology#: 840:128; 840:130; 840:132; 840:144; 840:147; 840:149; 840:150.

Chemistry: 860:154.

Physics: 880:056.

Total

58 hours

*At least 7-8 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.
#Not more than four (4) semester hours of credit from 840:179, 840:185, 840:190 and 840:198 will be accepted for biology elective credit.

Biology Major: Plant Bioscience Emphasis

This emphasis provides training to students interested in plant bioscience. Students will be trained in the principles and techniques of traditional and molecular biology, tissue culture, and propagation methods. This emphasis is appropriate for students interested in crop improvement, nutritional enhancement, pharmaceutical production, genetic engineering, and plant-based biotechnology which contributes to a wide array of industrial and research applications. Employment opportunities are in agricultural research, food production, and in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. This emphasis also provides a strong background for students wishing to pursue graduate degrees in the plant biosciences, plant physiology, plant biotechnology, plant genetics, plant pathology and protection, plant developmental biology and others. Students who want information about these careers may take 840:060.

Required:*

Biology Core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Group I: 840:122; 840:172

8 hours

Group II: 840:103 or 840:126 or 840:168 or 840:171

3-4 hours

Group III: 840:120 or 840:166

3-4 hours

Biology: Select one of the following: 840:112; 840:114 and 840:115; 840:160; 840:162; 840:164; 840:170; 840:171

3-4 hours

Cognate courses:

Mathematics: 800:046 or 800:060 or 800:044 and 800:056

4-5 hours

Chemistry: 860:044; 860:048***; 860:120; 860:123

14 hours

Physics: 880:054

4 hours

Electives selected from the following

3-7 hours

Biology#: 840:103; 840:120; 840:126; 840:128; 840:130; 840:142; 840:144; 840:151; 840:152; 840:153; 840:157; 840:166; 840:168; 840:170; 840:171.

Chemistry: 860:154

Total

58 hours

*At least 7-8 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level. Courses used to satisfy the required part of this emphasis cannot be used as biology electives.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.
#Not more than four (4) semester hours of credit from 840:179, 840:185, 840:190 and 840:198 will be accepted for biology elective credit.

Biology Major--Teaching (Extended Program)

The Biology Teaching major provides a broad education in biology. Along with professional education courses and student teaching, this curriculum is a sound preparation for teaching life science, biology, and other secondary science courses. This is an extended program requiring at least nine semesters; therefore, students should contact their advisors early in their program. This program is an excellent preparation for graduate work in biology or science education.

The Biology Teaching major requires a minimum of 134 total hours to graduate.

Required:*

Biology core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Group I: 840:122 or 840:172

4 hours

Group II: 840:168

3 hours

Group III: 840:142; plus one additional course

6-7 hours

Biology***: 840:169; one of the following -- 840:146; or 840:114 and 840:115; or 840:137 and 840:138

5 hours

Cognate courses:

Chemistry: 860:044; 860:048****; 860:063

12 hours

Earth Science: 870:031

4 hours

Physics: 880:054

4 hours

Methods:

Science and Science Education: 820:190; 820:196

5 hours

Biology: 840:193; 840:197

4 hours

Electives in biology#: (100-level or above, excluding 840:101)

3-4 hours

Total

63 hours

*At least 7-8 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students who take 840:101 and 840:102 may substitute four hours of this credit for 840;137 and 840:138; if so, neither 840:101 nor 840:102 can count as biology elective credit.
****Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology or chemistry electives for 860:044 and 860:048.
#Not more than four (4) semester hours of credit from 840:179, 840:185, 840:190 and 840:198 will be accepted for biology elective credit.

Biotechnology Major

This major is designed to provide educational training for employment in modern biotechnology fields in both the public and private sectors or for graduate school. Basic skills in recombinant DNA, genetics, microbiology, and biochemistry are emphasized.

Required:*

Biology core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Group I: 840:151; 840:152

8 hours

Group II: select one option

3-4 hours

Group III: select one option

3-4 hours

Biology: 840:130; 840:153

7 hours

Cognate courses:

Chemistry: 860:044 and 860:048***; 860:120; 860:121 and 860:123; 860:154

20 hours

Physics: 880:054

4 hours

Electives: selected from the following list (approved by advisor)

3-5 hours

Computer Science: 810:030 or 810:035.

Biology#: 100-level or above (excluding 840:101)

Chemistry: 860:132; 860:155; 860:156.

Physics: 880:056.

Research: 840:190 or 840:195

62 hours

*At least 7-8 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.
#Not more than four (4) semester hours of credit from 840:179, 840:185, 840:190 and 840:198 will be accepted for biology elective credit.

Biology Minor

Required:*

Biology core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Chemistry: 860:044 and 860:048***

8 hours

Electives in biology: (100-level, excluding 840:101, 840:179, 840:185, 840:190, and 840:198)

6-8 hours

26-28 hours

*At least 3 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in Chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.

Biology Minor--Teaching

The Biology Minor--Teaching provides for second endorsement approval by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and requires first endorsement approval (major) in another science discipline or general science.

Required:*

Biology core:

Introductory track: 840:051; 840:052; 840:140**

12 hours

Chemistry: 860:044 and 860:048***

8 hours

Methods

Science and Science Education: 820:190; 820:196

5 hours

Biology: 840:193

3 hours

Electives in biology: (100-level, excluding 840:101, 840:179, 840:185, 840:190, and 840:198)

5 hours

33 hours

*At least 3 hours of biology credit must be 100g-level.
**840:140 is not required as a prerequisite for 100-level courses.
***Students with excellent preparation in chemistry may substitute 860:070 plus 3 additional credit hours of biology electives for 860:044 and 860:048.

Natural History Interpretation Minor

The Natural History Interpretation minor provides students with interpretive techniques and opportunities to gain practical experience with interpretation and environmental education program development. This minor, taken with the Biology Major: Ecology and Systematics Emphasis or the Earth Science Major: Interpretive Naturalist Emphasis, comprises the Natural History Interpretation program. This program prepares students for employment as interpreters with park systems, nature centers, zoos, museums, planetariums, and other areas requiring natural history communication skills.

Required:

Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:050 or 430:146 or 43T:170

3 hours

Biology: 840:084; 840:184; 840:196

8 hours

Biology: 840:195 OR Earth Science: 870:195

4-6 hours

Biology: 840:180* OR Anthropology: 990:125

3 hours

18-20 hours

*If 840:180 is taken to satisfy a requirement of the Natural History Interpretation Minor, it cannot also be used for credit on the Biology Major: Ecology and Systematics Emphasis.

Combined B.A./M.S. or B.S./M.S. Program Biology

Students interested in the B.A./M.S. or B.S./M.S. in Biology should declare their intent by the middle of the junior year. The B.A./M.S. or B.S./M.S. degree program is a five-year program offered on the thesis option only, leading to both the B.A./B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology. This program prepares students for doctoral graduate studies in biology and it provides training for work as a biologist in academic, industrial, and government laboratories. Students interested in this program can declare their intent by the end of the junior year, provided they have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or above. An Application for Admission to Graduate Study should be completed and the student=s interest in the Combined B.A./M.S. or B.S./M.S. Program in Biology indicated on the application itself.

Once admitted to the program, undergraduate students (who are classified as seniors), may register for graduate credit as a senior, with the approval of the department head (see guidelines on page xxx). Please refer to the Biology Major in the graduate section of this catalog (page xxx) for detailed information on enrollment procedures and graduate program requirements.

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