Biology Education

General Education Requirements

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus 1
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following:8
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 1
General Chemistry I 1
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Mythology
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Rock and Roll
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology 1
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39
1

 Required

Major Requirements

Required Courses
BIOL 150General Biology I4
BIOL 151General Biology II4
BIOL 170General Zoology4
BIOL 310Microbiology4
BIOL 311Botany4
BIOL 395Laboratory Preparation and Management1
BIOL 410Field Ecology4
BIOL 440Biostatistics and Experimental Design3-4
or MATH 321 Applied Probability and Statistics
BIOL 490Secondary Science Methods and Techniques3
BIOL 491Integrated Science Capstone2
GEOL 100Introduction to Earth Science4
PHYS 211College Physics I4
or PHYS 251 University Physics I
Directed Electives
Select 8 hours from the following:8
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Environmental History
Botany
Genetics
North Dakota Flora
Ornithology
Aquatic Entomology
Mammalogy
Ichthyology
Human Sexuality
Laboratory Preparation and Management
Restoration and Plant Ecology
Cell Biology
Limnology
Special Topics
Special Topics
Special Topics
Special Topics
Planetarium Science
A total of 4 credits from BIOL x99 may be applied as directed electives.
Total Credits49-50

 Students seeking K-12 certification will be placed in an Elementary and Secondary classroom setting.

Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 49-50 Hrs
Total Professional Education Sequence 32-33 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hr

To become a “highly qualified” teacher in other areas of science (Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science), a student must take a minimum of 12 credits in each of the other science areas in which they intend to teach. This conforms to the No Child Left Behind Policy.

Professional Education Sequence

Professional Education Sequence
EDUC 240Educating Exceptional Students3
EDUC 250Introduction to Education3
EDUC 283Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education3
EDUC 300Educational Technology2
EDUC 351Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management1
EDUC 352Culturally Diverse Practicum1
or EDUC 464 Practicum in the ELL Classroom
EDUC 375Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 2
EDUC 400Educational Psychology2
EDUC 450Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues2
EDUC 480Student Teaching (Secondary)10
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
Total Credits32

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

 

Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 1504BIOL 1514
CHEM 121 (Gen Ed)5CHEM 116 (Gen Ed)4
CIS 170 (Gen Ed)3COMM 110 (Gen Ed)3
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 125 (Gen Ed)3
UNIV 1501Literacies (Gen Ed)3
 16 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 3114Art and Music (Gen Ed)3
EDUC 2503BIOL 1704
HPER 100 (Gen Ed)2EDUC 2403
MATH 107 (Gen Ed)3EDUC 3002
PHYS 1614PSYC 2503
 Social Science (Gen Ed)3
 16 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)2BIOL 3104
Biology directed elective4BIOL 3951
EDUC 2833BIOL 4404
EDUC 3511EDUC 3521
EDUC 3752GEOL 1004
EDUC 4502EDUC 4002
PSYC 111 (Gen Ed)3 
 17 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 4104EDUC 48010
BIOL 4903 
BIOL 4912 
Biology directed elective4 
Biology directed elective4 
 17 10
Total Credits 127

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the major concepts in biology.
  2. Exhibit critical thinking skills by applying the scientific method to solve problems.
  3. Exhibit the ability to read and communicate in a scientific style.
  4. Analyze the consequences of activities on themselves and their environment.