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Nov 25, 2024
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2020-2021 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, B.Sc.
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Biology is the study of life and living organisms. A Biology Major allows students the flexibility to take a number of courses across various fields of biology including: genetics, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, ecology, evolution, anatomy and physiology. These courses provide a solid foundation to understand living organisms, their composition, life cycles, adaptations and environments. In the Biology Major, students will combine their theoretical knowledge with the development of practical skills through various experiential learning opportunities. Students also have the ability to specialize by completing a set of courses leading to concentrations in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, or Ecology and Evolution.
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Required core courses
Students must complete the following core courses:
Biology Approved Options
Students can take 8 courses from the following list of Biology Approved Options to create their own pathway through a biology major based on their interests and future aspirations.
Note
Please note the following restrictions when selecting courses to satisfy the Biology Approved Options requirement:
- Maximum of two courses at the 2000-level;
- Maximum of two non-BIOL-prefixed courses;
- Minimum of two courses at the 4000-level or higher.
Concentration in Anatomy and Physiology
A concentration in Anatomy and Physiology provides students with a solid understanding of human physiology, anatomy, and cellular processes. Students that want to complete a concentration in Anatomy and Physiology need to complete six courses from the following list, and two other Biology Approved Options from the list above.
Concentration in Cellular and Molecular Biology
The Cellular and Molecular Biology concentration provide students with knowledge and skills directly related to the study of biological systems from biomolecular, cellular, and systemic perspectives. Students will complete seven required courses and one Biology Approved Option to satisfy the requirements for this concentration.
Concentration in Ecology and Evolution
An Ecology and Evolution Concentration explores biodiversity, interactions of organisms with their environment, adaptations, and evolutionary processes. Students completing this concentration need to take eight courses from the following:
General Education
Students must complete the following General Education requirements :
- General Education Requirement Cluster 1, Foundation
- General Education Requirement Cluster 2, Foundation
- General Education Requirement Cluster 3, Foundation
- General Education Requirement Cluster 4, Foundation
- General Education Requirement Cluster 2, Tier 2
- General Education Requirement Cluster 3, Tier 2
- General Education Requirement Cluster 4, Tier 2
- General Education Requirement Tier 3**
- General Education Requirement Tier 3**
- General Education Requirement Tier 3**
**Tier 3 General Education courses must be taken from at least two of the four thematic clusters.
For course information visit the General Education section of this calendar. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor before registering for a course.
Electives
Students must complete four elective courses.
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