Biology, Bachelor of Arts Degree
Biology degree requirements
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from YHC, you’ll take 120 hours of coursework.
General Education:
31 hours, including CHEM 1211 and MATH 1113
Electives:
44 hours, a maximum of two PALS (Physically Active Life Skills) courses may be used as general electives
Program courses:
45 hours
Some of our most popular Biology classes include:
BIOL 3501 Microbiology:
This course surveys microorganisms, emphasizing bacteria and viruses, and includes classification, evolution, cytology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and laboratory techniques.
BIOL 3301 General botany:
Students learn evolutionary patterns of development in vegetative and reproductive organs, as well as laboratory techniques.
biol 3801 Vertebrate zoology:
Students learn methods of collecting, preserving, and identifying vertebrates through the laboratory, which includes field trips to local sites with distinctive biodiversity.
