Academic Programs / Science & Technology
Biology
Dr. Shohreh Amini, Chair
Dr. Shepherd K. Roberts, Advisor
Biology-Life Sciences Building, Room 401
215-204-8864
sroberts@temple.edu
www.temple.edu/biology/
Major requirements
Foundation courses 52 s.h., Biology courses: 1111, 2112, 2203, 2227, 3096, two semesters of calculus, two semesters each of general and organic chemistry with labs, and two semesters of calculus-based physics.
Upper-level Biology elective courses
- Bachelor of Arts (three upper division Biology electives; see course descriptions for exceptions)
- Bachelor of Science (six upper division Biology electives; see course descriptions for exceptions); For the B.S. only, two Biology electives can be replaced from the following: Anthropology 2764, Anthropology 4775; Chemistry 3301, Chemistry 3302; Electrical Engineering Technology 2104; Mathematics 2043; Physics 2501, Physics 4301; Statistics 5002.
- Graduate-level courses, described in the Graduate Bulletin, can be taken as electives with special permission.
A grade of C or higher in Biology 1111 and Biology 2112 is required to take upper-level Biology courses, and a C- or higher is required unless otherwise specified in all other courses for the major, including course prerequisites. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required in Biology courses in order to graduate.
Minor requirements
Students interested in acquiring basic knowledge in biology but not wishing to major in the subject may pursue a minor by successful completion of Biology 1111 and Biology 2112 (Introduction to Biology), plus three additional upper division Biology electives (see course descriptions for exceptions). At least one of these additional Biology electives must have a laboratory component.
Note that Chemistry 1031 and Chemistry 1032 (with labs) are the co-requisites or prerequisites for Biology 1111 and Biology 2112, and that a grade of C or higher in Biology 1111 and Biology 2112 is required to take most Biology electives. Biology 2203, Biology 2227, and Biology 3096 can be taken as electives for the minor. Please consult the Biology Department's Advisor when choosing the three additional courses to ensure that prerequisites have been satisfied. (A minimum of 18 credits in Biology is required for the minor.)
Distinction in the Major
Students interested in laboratory research are encouraged to participate in the Biology Research Program. Distinction in Biology is awarded on the basis of independent laboratory projects conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Admission to the program is by application to the Biology Department during the first semester of the junior year. Completion of this Program includes successful completion of Biology 4391 twice, which together will substitute for one Biology Elective course.
Concentration in Neuroscience
Undergraduate students with an interest in Neuroscience may apply to the Neuroscience Program after declaration of a major in biology or psychology. Upon successful completion of their departmental and Neuroscience Program requirements, students receive a bachelor's degree with a Specialization in Neuroscience.
Neuroscience Program Requirements
- Completion of three Neuroscience courses with a grade of B or better. Courses may be selected from: Biology 3354, Biology 3356; Communication Science 3235; Philosophy 5244; Psychology 2501, Psychology 2502.
- One year of Neuroscience research with a faculty member of the Neuroscience Program, with public and written presentation of the results. Two faculty members in the Neuroscience Program must approve the written presentation.
Five-year combined B.A. or B.S. and Ed.M. Program
Five-Year Master's/Secondary Education Certification Program
This is a combined program between the College of Science and Technology and the College of Education. For more information, see the following website:
www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_programs/schools_colleges/ed/intro/generalinfo/ed_generalinfo.shtm#teacher
Biology - Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts Requirements for the Major
YEAR 1 - FALL |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
1031
1033
1041
1043
1951
1953 |
General Chemistry I and
General Chemistry I Laboratory
or
General Chemical Science I and
General Chemical Science I Laboratory
or
Honors General Chemistry I and
Honors General Chemistry I Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA |
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1041
1941 |
Calculus I
or
Honors Calculus I |
4
4 |
QB
QB |
Subtotal |
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|
8 |
|
YEAR 1 - SPRING |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
1032
1034
1042
1044
1952
1954 |
General Chemistry II and
General Chemistry II Laboratory
or
General Chemical Science II and
General Chemical Science II Laboratory
or
Honors General Chemistry II and
Honors General Chemistry II Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
SB
SB
SB
SB
SB
SB |
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1042
1942 |
Calculus II
or
Honors Calculus II |
4
4 |
|
Biology
Biology |
1111
1911
|
Introduction to Biology
or
Honors Introduction to Biology |
4
4 |
SA |
Subtotal |
|
|
12 |
|
YEAR 2 - FALL |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
2201
2203
2211
2213
2921
2923 |
Organic Chemistry I and
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
or
Organic Chemistry for Majors I and
Organic Majors Laboratory I
or
Honors Organic Chemistry I and
Honors Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
SA
SA |
Biology
Biology |
2112
2912 |
Introduction to Biology
or
Honors Introduction to Biology |
4
4 |
SB |
Subtotal |
|
|
8 |
|
YEAR 2 - SPRING |
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|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
2202
2204
2212
2214
2922
2924 |
Organic Chemistry II and
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
or
Organic Chemistry for Majors II and
Organic Majors Laboratory II
or
Honors Organic Chemistry II and
Honors Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
SB
SB |
Biology |
2203 |
Genetics |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
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|
8 |
|
YEAR 3 - FALL |
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|
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
3096 |
Cell Structure and Function |
4 |
WI* |
Physics |
2021 |
General Physics I |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
8 |
|
YEAR 3 - SPRING |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
2227 |
Principles of Ecology |
4 |
|
Physics |
2022 |
General Physics II |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
8 |
|
YEAR 4 - FALL |
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|
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
6-8 |
|
YEAR 4 - SPRING |
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|
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
3-4 |
|
^If the student has taken the necessary prerequisite courses, some of the Biology elective courses may be taken before the Fall semester of Year 4.
*Indicates writing capstone for the major.
Credits in Coursework for B.A. in Biology |
61-64 |
Core / Elective Credits |
59-62 |
Total Credits for B.A. Degree |
123 |
Biology - Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science Requirements for the Major
B.S. YEAR 1 - FALL THROUGH YEAR 3 - FALL |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
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Identical To Bachelor Of Arts Requirements |
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YEAR 3 - SPRING |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
2227 |
Principles of Ecology |
4 |
|
Physics |
2022 |
General Physics II |
4 |
|
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Subtotal |
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|
11-12 |
|
YEAR 4 - FALL |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Subtotal |
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|
9-12 |
|
YEAR 4 - SPRING |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Biology |
Elective |
Upper Division Biology Elective^ |
3-4 |
|
Subtotal |
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|
6-8 |
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^If the student has taken the necessary prerequisite courses, some of the Biology elective courses may be taken before the Spring semester of Year 3. For the B.S. only, two Biology electives may be replaced by courses from the following list: Anthropology 2764, Anthropology 4775; Chemistry 3301, Chemistry 3302; Electrical Engineering Technology 2104; Mathematics 2043; Physics 2501, Physics 4301; Statistics 5002. |
Credits in Coursework for B.S. in Biology |
70-76 |
Core / Elective Credits |
47-53 |
Total Credits for B.S. Degree |
123 |
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