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Sep 10, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Biology, B.A.
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Georgia Southern’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology is for those who wish to explore interests beyond the biological sciences. The B.A. in Biology offers a more flexible study program that is augmented by interdisciplinary experiences acquired through minor and language requirements. Our students choose from a variety of exciting traditional and nontraditional minors. These range from Chemistry, Art, and Technical Writing to Music, Criminal Justice and more! The B.A. in Biology can serve as a fulfilling focal point in a liberal arts education.
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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.
General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours
Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours
Major Specific Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 28 Credit Hours
BIOL - Prerequisite Courses: 3-9 Credit Hours
All BIOL 4000 and 5000-level courses require prior completion of one or more of BIOL 3131, BIOL 3133, and BIOL 3134; see course listings for specific requirements and consult with an Advisor to plan the program of study.
BIOL - Required Course: 3 Credit Hours
Minor (Required): 15 Credit Hours
- Select 15 credit hours towards a minor.
Foreign Language Requirements: 0-9 Credit Hours
- Completion through 2002-level Foreign Language (may be satisfied by a secondary school background showing 4 years or more of preparation in a single language).
General Electives: 2-11 Credit Hours
- Must include at least 2 hours of upper-division (3000-level and above) coursework.
Other Program Requirements
- Students must have a combined average of “C” or better for all biology courses.
- Students must earn a “C” or better for the prerequisite biology courses BIOL 1107 , BIOL 1107L , BIOL 1108 , and BIOL 1108L.
- Students must earn a “C” or better in BIOL 3131 , BIOL 3133 , and BIOL 3134 if they are used as prerequisites for BIOL 4000 and 5000-level courses.
- Students must earn a “C” or better in BIOL 3220 .
- Students must successfully complete the departmental exit exam.
- Students who wish to change their major to Biology must have a total institution GPA of 2.0 or better in all coursework completed at Georgia Southern.
- Transfer students from other institutions who wish to major in Biology must have a GPA of 2.0 or better on all credit hours attempted at other institutions as well as those hours attempted at Georgia Southern.
- All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.
Advisement
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.
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