Mar 14, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

Biology, Pre-Med Option, B.S.B.S.


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Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the undergraduate program in biological science or biology will demonstrate skills relevant to:

  • Display fundamental understanding of basic genetics and evolution through (a) responses on lecture quizzes and tests, (b) responses on laboratory quizzes and practical exams, or (c) written reports from laboratory exercises.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of cell structure and function and molecular biology through (a) responses on lecture quizzes and tests, (b) responses on laboratory quizzes and practical exams, or (c) written reports from laboratory exercises.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of comparative organismic diversity through (a) responses on lecture quizzes and tests, (b) responses on laboratory quizzes and practical exams, or (c) written reports from laboratory exercises.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic organismal adaptations to ecological environments through (a) responses on lecture quizzes and tests, (b) responses on laboratory quizzes and practical exams, or (c) written reports from laboratory exercises. 5. Analyze and evaluate scientific data and/or current literature; this will be assessed through experimental design, problem solving, presentations, class discussions, class essays, or term papers.

Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience


General Curriculum


Some major required courses may be double counted to fulfill a quad requirement.  

 

Biological Science Major Courses


Introduction to Biological Science


Biological Science Electives


Students are encouraged to consult with faculty advisors when selecting biology electives that will best prepare the student for their post-graduate goals. Quad IV: Natural and Applied Sciences  BIOL courses may not be used for major elective credit.

General Electives (12 hours)


Total: 124 hours


A student must complete the biology major with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher as well as an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in order to graduate.

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