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Biology Major - BS

Randolph-Macon College · Ashland, 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
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0101
Total credits (published)
54-61
Credits (computed from items)
106-114
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
233295
CourseShelf checklist
CK_233295_28cab3e8
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Bachelor of Science

0 items

    Required Courses

    6 items
    1. BIOL 121
      - Foundations of Experimental Biology
      As published: “Foundations of Experimental Biology”
      4
    2. BIOL 123
      - Principles in Molecular Biology
      As published: “Principles in Molecular Biology”
      3
    3. BIOL 200
      - Genetics
      As published: “Genetics”
      4
    4. BIOL 205
      - Evolution
      As published: “Evolution”
      3
    5. Select one semester of chemistry at or above the CHEM 215 level
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    6. Select six additional courses above the 180-level, with at least one course from each of the following three groups: 1
      Not resolved to a course
      21-24

    Cell and Molecular Group

    12 items
    1. BIOL 201
      - Cell Biology
      As published: “Cell Biology”
      4
    2. BIOL 311
      - Microbiology
      As published: “Microbiology”
      4
    3. BIOL 320
      - Reproductive & Stem Cell Biology
      As published: “Reproductive & Stem Cell Biology”
      3
    4. BIOL 321
      - Reproductive and Stem Cell Biology (with Lab)
      As published: “Reproductive and Stem Cell Biology (with Lab)”
      4
    5. BIOL 351
      - Biological Microscopy
      As published: “Biological Microscopy”
      4
    6. BIOL 353
      - Molecular Genetics
      As published: “Molecular Genetics”
      3
    7. BIOL 354
      - Human Genetics
      As published: “Human Genetics”
      3
    8. BIOL 410
      - Cancer Biology
      As published: “Cancer Biology”
      4
    9. BIOL 442
      - Immunology
      As published: “Immunology”
      4
    10. BIOL 463
      - Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology
      As published: “Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology”
      4
    11. CHEM 407
      - Biochemistry I
      As published: “Biochemistry I”
      4
    12. CHEM 408
      - Biochemistry II
      As published: “Biochemistry II”
      3

    Organismal Group

    8 items
    1. BIOL 202
      - Plant Taxonomy
      As published: “Plant Taxonomy”
      4
    2. BIOL 204
      - Plant Physiology
      As published: “Plant Physiology”
      4
    3. BIOL 230
      - Ichthyology
      As published: “Ichthyology”
      4
    4. BIOL 248
      - Entomology
      As published: “Entomology”
      4
    5. BIOL 251
      - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
      As published: “Human Anatomy and Physiology I”
      4
    6. BIOL 252
      - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
      As published: “Human Anatomy and Physiology II”
      4
    7. BIOL 260
      - Vertebrate Field Biology
      As published: “Vertebrate Field Biology”
      4
    8. BIOL 305
      - Discoveries in Modern Medicine
      As published: “Discoveries in Modern Medicine”
      4

    Ecology Group

    10 items
    1. BIOL 234
      - Survey of Marine Biology
      As published: “Survey of Marine Biology”
      3
    2. BIOL 235
      - Marine Biology
      As published: “Marine Biology”
      4
    3. BIOL 249
      - Medical & Veterinary Entomology
      As published: “Medical & Veterinary Entomology”
      4
    4. BIOL 310
      - Freshwater Ecology
      As published: “Freshwater Ecology”
      4
    5. BIOL 325
      - Ecology
      As published: “Ecology”
      4
    6. BIOL 327
      - Tropical Biodiversity
      As published: “Tropical Biodiversity”
      4
    7. BIOL 334
      - Conservation Genetics
      As published: “Conservation Genetics”
      3
    8. BIOL 335
      - Conservation Genetics (with Lab)
      As published: “Conservation Genetics (with Lab)”
      4
    9. BIOL 340
      - Ecological Simulation
      As published: “Ecological Simulation”
      3
    10. BIOL 360
      - Microbial Symbiosis
      As published: “Microbial Symbiosis”
      3

    Up to three of the following courses can be used to meet the "Six additional courses" requirement.

    12 items
    1. BIOL 315
      - Infectious Disease & Public Health
      As published: “Infectious Disease & Public Health”
      4
    2. BIOL 350
      - Biostatistics
      As published: “Biostatistics”
      4
    3. BIOL 393
      - Research in Biology
      As published: “Research in Biology”
      3
    4. BIOL 394
      - Research in Biology
      As published: “Research in Biology”
      3
    5. BIOL 450
      - Internship in Biology (Unpaid)
      As published: “Internship in Biology (Unpaid)”
      or: BIOL 457 Internship in Biology (Paid)
      3
    6. BIOL 491
      - Independent Study
      As published: “Independent Study”
      3
    7. BIOL 492
      - Independent Study
      As published: “Independent Study”
      3
    8. BIOL 493
      - Research in Biology
      As published: “Research in Biology”
      3
    9. BIOL 494
      - Research in Biology
      As published: “Research in Biology”
      3
    10. BIOL 496
      - Senior Project
      As published: “Senior Project”
      3
    11. BIOL 498
      - Senior Project
      As published: “Senior Project”
      3
    12. MATH 345
      - Mathematical Biology
      As published: “Mathematical Biology”
      3

    Electives

    electives · 16 items
    1. Must complete four additional courses from the following: 2
      Not resolved to a course
      12-16
    2. MATH 113
      - Introduction to Statistics
      As published: “Introduction to Statistics”
      3
    3. MATH 131
      - Calculus I
      As published: “Calculus I”
      4
    4. MATH 132
      - Calculus II
      As published: “Calculus II”
      4
    5. CHEM 261
      - Organic Chemistry
      As published: “Organic Chemistry”
      4
    6. CHEM 262
      - Organic Chemistry II
      As published: “Organic Chemistry II”
      4
    7. PHYS 151
      - Introductory Physics
      As published: “Introductory Physics”
      4
    8. PHYS 152
      - Introductory Physics
      As published: “Introductory Physics”
      4
    9. CSCI 111
      - Introduction to Computer Science
      As published: “Introduction to Computer Science”
      4
    10. CSCI 112
      - Data Structures
      As published: “Data Structures”
      4
    11. NSCI 330
      - Behavioral Neuroscience Techniques
      As published: “Behavioral Neuroscience Techniques”
      3
    12. NSCI 331
      - Behavioral and Statistical Modeling
      As published: “Behavioral and Statistical Modeling”
      3
    13. BIOL 350
      - Biostatistics
      As published: “Biostatistics”
      4
    14. BIOL 493
      - Research in Biology
      As published: “Research in Biology”
      3
    15. BIOL 494
      - Research in Biology
      As published: “Research in Biology”
      3
    16. BIOL 498
      - Senior Project
      As published: “Senior Project”
      3

    Capstone

    1 item
    1. BIOL 499
      - Biology Capstone
      As published: “Biology Capstone 3”
      3

    Requirements for a Teaching Endorsement in Biology

    33 items
    1. BIOL 121
      - Foundations of Experimental Biology
      As published: “Foundations of Experimental Biology”
      4
    2. BIOL 123
      - Principles in Molecular Biology
      As published: “Principles in Molecular Biology”
      3
    3. BIOL 200
      - Genetics
      As published: “Genetics”
      4
    4. BIOL 201
      - Cell Biology
      As published: “Cell Biology”
      4
    5. BIOL 205
      - Evolution
      As published: “Evolution”
      3
    6. BIOL 499
      - Biology Capstone
      As published: “Biology Capstone”
      3
    7. PHYS 151
      - Introductory Physics
      As published: “Introductory Physics”
      4
    8. Select one of the following botany courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    9. BIOL 202
      - Plant Taxonomy
      As published: “Plant Taxonomy”
      4
    10. BIOL 204
      - Plant Physiology
      As published: “Plant Physiology”
      4
    11. Select one of the following organismal courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    12. BIOL 230
      - Ichthyology
      As published: “Ichthyology”
      4
    13. BIOL 248
      - Entomology
      As published: “Entomology”
      4
    14. BIOL 260
      - Vertebrate Field Biology
      As published: “Vertebrate Field Biology”
      4
    15. Select one of the following anatomy/physiology courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    16. BIOL 251
      - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
      As published: “Human Anatomy and Physiology I”
      4
    17. BIOL 252
      - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
      As published: “Human Anatomy and Physiology II”
      4
    18. Select one of the following ecology courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    19. BIOL 235
      - Marine Biology
      As published: “Marine Biology”
      4
    20. BIOL 325
      - Ecology
      As published: “Ecology”
      4
    21. BIOL 327
      - Tropical Biodiversity
      As published: “Tropical Biodiversity”
      4
    22. Select one of the following earth science courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    23. ASTR 101
      - Introductory Astronomy
      As published: “Introductory Astronomy”
      4
    24. CHEM 130
      - Environmental Chemistry
      As published: “Environmental Chemistry”
      4
    25. EVST 105
      - Environmental Problem Solving I
      As published: “Environmental Problem Solving I”
      4
    26. Select one of the following chemistry courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    27. CHEM 215
      - Principles of Chemistry
      As published: “Principles of Chemistry”
      4
    28. CHEM 220
      - Basic Inorganic Chemistry
      As published: “Basic Inorganic Chemistry”
      4
    29. CHEM 230
      - Quantitative Chemical Analysis
      As published: “Quantitative Chemical Analysis”
      4
    30. Select one of the following statistics courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      3-4
    31. MATH 111
      - Introduction to Statistics
      As published: “Introduction to Statistics”
      3
    32. MATH 113
      - Introduction to Statistics
      As published: “Introduction to Statistics”
      3
    33. BIOL 350
      - Biostatistics
      As published: “Biostatistics”
      4
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