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Program checklist · B.S.

Biology, B.S.

Ferrum College · Ferrum, VA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0101
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232089
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232089_0efc83b7
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Science Core Certificate [17 Credits]

12 items
  1. CHM 103
    General Chemistry I
    As published: “General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  2. SCI 298
    Introduction to Research Methods
    As published: “Introduction to Research Methods 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  3. Choose 1 of the following two:
    Not resolved to a course
  4. BIO 110
    Introductory Biology I
    As published: “Introductory Biology I 4 Credit(s). * Required for Secondary Education (Ag Ed)”
    4
  5. BIO 111
    Introductory Biology II
    As published: “Introductory Biology II 4 Credit(s). * Required for Health Science, Health & Human Performance, and Nursing”
    4
  6. Choose 1 of the following three:
    Not resolved to a course
  7. MTH 107
    Introduction to Finite Mathematics
    As published: “Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  8. MTH 111
    Pre-Calculus I
    As published: “Pre-Calculus I 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  9. MTH 203
    Concepts in Calculus
    As published: “Concepts in Calculus 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  10. Choose 1 of the following two:
    Not resolved to a course
  11. MTH 208
    Introductory Statistics
    As published: “Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  12. ESC 202
    Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics
    As published: “Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics 4 Credit(s).”
    4

Biology Required Courses [52 Credits]

26 items
  1. BIO 202
    Introduction to Plant Science
    As published: “Introduction to Plant Science 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  2. BIO 230
    Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
    As published: “Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  3. BIO 303
    Microbiology
    As published: “Microbiology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  4. BIO 305
    Introductory Genetics
    As published: “Introductory Genetics 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  5. CHM 201
    Organic Chemistry I
    As published: “Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  6. CHM 202
    Organic Chemistry II
    As published: “Organic Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  7. ESC 203
    Fundamentals of Ecology
    As published: “Fundamentals of Ecology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  8. SCI 398
    Junior Seminar
    As published: “Junior Seminar 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  9. SCI 498
    Senior Seminar
    As published: “Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  10. SCI 499
    Internship
    As published: “Internship 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  11. Choose 1 of the following two: (Course can not be used in both the Science Core and Program Requirements)
    Not resolved to a course
  12. BIO 110
    Introductory Biology I
    As published: “Introductory Biology I 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  13. BIO 111
    Introductory Biology II
    As published: “Introductory Biology II 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  14. Choose 1 of the following two:
    Not resolved to a course
  15. BIO 201
    Vertebrate Zoology
    As published: “Vertebrate Zoology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  16. BIO 301
    Invertebrate Zoology
    As published: “Invertebrate Zoology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  17. Choose minimum of 1 credit from the following, must be 300 level or higher:
    Not resolved to a course
  18. BIO 180
    181 to 480, 481 - Practicum
    As published: “181 to 480, 481 - Practicum 1 Credit(s).”
    1
  19. BIO 295
    296 to 495, 496 - Independent Research
    As published: “296 to 495, 496 - Independent Research 1-3 Credit(s).”
    1-3
  20. Choose 1 of the following two:
    Not resolved to a course
  21. CHM 104
    General Chemistry II
    As published: “General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  22. CHM 105
    Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
    As published: “Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  23. Choose 1 of the following three:
    Not resolved to a course
  24. CHM 315
    Biochemistry I
    As published: “Biochemistry I 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  25. CHM 316
    Biochemistry II
    As published: “Biochemistry II 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  26. BIO 320
    Human Nutrition
    As published: “Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s).”
    3

Biology Electives [7-8 Credits]

58 items
  1. ASI 302
    Animal Nutrition
    As published: “Animal Nutrition 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  2. ASI 316
    Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology
    As published: “Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  3. ASI 414
    Domestic Animal Reproduction
    As published: “Domestic Animal Reproduction 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  4. BIO 254
    Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    As published: “Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  5. BIO 255
    Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    As published: “Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  6. BIO 306
    Nonvascular Plants and Fungi
    As published: “Nonvascular Plants and Fungi 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  7. BIO 311
    Field Botany
    As published: “Field Botany 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  8. BIO 315
    Animal Behavior
    As published: “Animal Behavior 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  9. BIO 320
    Human Nutrition
    As published: “Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  10. BIO 330
    Cell Biology
    As published: “Cell Biology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  11. BIO 360
    Pathophysiology
    As published: “Pathophysiology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  12. BIO 410
    Immunology
    As published: “Immunology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  13. BIO 413
    Animal Diseases
    As published: “Animal Diseases 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  14. BIO 419
    Plant Physiology and Biotechnology
    As published: “Plant Physiology and Biotechnology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  15. CHM 220
    Principles of Pharmacology
    As published: “Principles of Pharmacology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  16. CHM 315
    Biochemistry I
    As published: “Biochemistry I 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  17. CHM 316
    Biochemistry II
    As published: “Biochemistry II 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  18. CHM 331
    Forensic Science
    As published: “Forensic Science 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  19. CHM 405
    Advanced Chemistry Laboratory
    As published: “Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  20. CHM 412
    Environmental Chemistry
    As published: “Environmental Chemistry 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  21. CHM 420
    Medicinal Chemistry
    As published: “Medicinal Chemistry 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  22. CRP 301
    Principles of Field and Forage Crop Production
    As published: “Principles of Field and Forage Crop Production 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  23. CRP 314
    Applied Plant Breeding and Genetics
    As published: “Applied Plant Breeding and Genetics 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  24. CRP 315
    Soil Science and Management
    As published: “Soil Science and Management 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  25. ESC 205
    Tropical and Marine Ecology
    As published: “Tropical and Marine Ecology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  26. ESC 302
    Conservation Biology
    As published: “Conservation Biology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  27. ESC 310
    Natural Resource Policy and Economics
    As published: “Natural Resource Policy and Economics 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  28. ESC 313
    Natural Resource Management
    As published: “Natural Resource Management 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  29. ESC 321
    Aquatic Ecology
    As published: “Aquatic Ecology 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  30. ESC 405
    Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology and Management
    As published: “Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology and Management 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  31. ESC 413
    Forest Science and Management
    As published: “Forest Science and Management 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  32. ESC 424
    Environmental Toxicology
    As published: “Environmental Toxicology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  33. HHP 338
    Motor Learning
    As published: “Motor Learning 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  34. HHP 340
    Biomechanics
    As published: “Biomechanics 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  35. HHP 341
    Applied Biomechanics
    As published: “Applied Biomechanics 1 Credit(s).”
    1
  36. HHP 355
    Exercise Physiology
    As published: “Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  37. HHP 357
    Applied Exercise Physiology
    As published: “Applied Exercise Physiology 1 Credit(s).”
    1
  38. HOR 321
    Plant Propagation
    As published: “Plant Propagation 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  39. HOR 415
    Plant Diseases
    As published: “Plant Diseases 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  40. HOR 418
    Plant Pest Management
    As published: “Plant Pest Management 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  41. PHY 201
    General Physics I
    As published: “General Physics I 4 Credit(s).”
    4
  42. PSY 306
    Intro to Research Methods and Statistics
    As published: “Intro to Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  43. PSY 307
    Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
    As published: “Advanced Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  44. PSY 314
    Learning
    As published: “Learning 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  45. PSY 320
    Abnormal Psychology
    As published: “Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  46. PSY 325
    Psychopathology of Childhood
    As published: “Psychopathology of Childhood 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  47. PSY 328
    Health Psychology
    As published: “Health Psychology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  48. PSY 331
    Cognitive Development
    As published: “Cognitive Development 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  49. PSY 332
    Cognitive Psychology
    As published: “Cognitive Psychology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  50. PSY 333
    Biological Psychology
    As published: “Biological Psychology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  51. PSY 335
    Psychological and Educational Assessment
    As published: “Psychological and Educational Assessment 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  52. PSY 340
    Personality
    As published: “Personality 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  53. PSY 345
    Sport Psychology
    As published: “Sport Psychology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  54. PSY 348
    Techniques of Counseling
    As published: “Techniques of Counseling 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  55. PSY 355
    Science of Sleep
    As published: “Science of Sleep 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  56. PSY 398
    Professional Seminar: Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology
    As published: “Professional Seminar: Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology 2 Credit(s).”
    2
  57. PSY 420
    Multicultural Psychology
    As published: “Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
  58. PSY 438
    Topics in Psychology
    As published: “Topics in Psychology 3 Credit(s).”
    3
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