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School of Natural Sciences

Biology and Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts)

This program is designed for students who desire to have a solid background in both chemistry and biology.  This is especially recommended for individuals who plan to enter medical, dental, optometry, or other allied-medical schools.

Student Learning Goals

Upon completing the BA in Biology & Chemistry, students will...

  1. have a broad understanding of chemistry & biology.
  2. be able to analyze and critique biological data.
  3. be able to evaluate and synthesize biological information from multiple sources.
  4. demonstrate a broad range of biological skills.
  5. present scientific work orally.
  6. present scientific work in writing.
  7. have applied knowledge in the fundamental areas of chemistry.
  8. have applied laboratory knowledge and hands-on skills.
  9. have written legible and complete experimental records.

Biology & Chemistry BA Residency Requirement

In addition to the IU Southeast Residency Requirement for Bachelor's Degrees and the School of Natural Science Residency Requirement, students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Chemistry must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours in Biological Sciences, including at least two courses with associated lab, as well as 15 credit hours in Chemistry, in residence at IU Southeast.  

Degree Program Admission Requirements

To be fully admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Chemistry degree program, students must meet the School of Natural Science's admission requirements and complete BIOL-L 101 (Introduction to Biological Science I), CHEM-C 105 (Principles of Chemistry I), & CHEM-C 125 (Experimental Chemistry I) all with grades of C or better.

General Education & BA Distribution Components

All students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Chemistry must complete the campus General Education Core Requirements.  See General Education Component for all IU Southeast Baccalaureate Degrees for a complete listing of requirements. 

Students must also complete the campus BA Distribution requirements as stated in the Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.

Core Program

All courses listed below require a grade of C or better.  Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be used to satisfy a General Education Core Requirement or a BA Distribution Requirement.

Technical Writing Requirement

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

ENG-W

234*

Technical Report Writing

3

C

Physics and Mathematics Requirements

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

MATH-M

215*

Calculus I

5

C

MATH-M

216

Calculus II

5

C

PHYS-P OR

PHYS-P

201* OR

221*

General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound OR

Physics I

5

C

PHYS-P OR

PHYS-P

202 OR

222

General Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Nuclear Physics; or

Physics II

5

C

Major Specific Requirements 

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

CHEM-C

105*

Principles of Chemistry I

3

C

CHEM-C

106

Principles of Chemistry II

3

C

CHEM-C

125*

Experimental Chemistry I

2

C

CHEM-C

126

Experimental Chemistry II

2

C

CHEM-C

341

Organic Chemistry I Lecture

3

C

CHEM-C

342

Organic Chemistry II Lecture

3

C

CHEM-C

343

Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

2

C

CHEM-C

344

Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

2

C

CHEM-C

317

Equilibria and Electrochemistry

3

C

CHEM-C

318

Spectroscopy and Separations

3

C

CHEM-C

315

Chemical Measurements Lab I

3

C

CHEM-C

361

Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter

3

C

CHEM-C

484

Biomolecules and Catabolism

3

C

BIOL-L

101*

Introduction to Biological Sciences I

5

C

BIOL-L

102*

Introduction to Biological Sciences II

5

C

BIOL-L

211

Molecular Biology

3

C

BIOL-L

311

Genetics

3

C

BIOL-L

319

Genetics Laboratory

3

C

BIOL-L

312

Cell Biology

3

C

Developmental Requirement (Select one option below)

BIOL-L &

BIOL-Z

317 &

318

Developmental Biology &

Developmental Biology Lab

3/2

C

BIOL-L

346

Molecular Developmental Biology

3/2

C

PLSC-B

373

Plant Growth & Development

5

C

PLSC-B

375

Horticultural Plants (with coordinator permission)

5

C

Physiology Requirement (Select one option below)

PLSC-B

370

Plant Physiology

5

C

PHSL-P &

PHSL-P

416 &

418

Comparative Animal Physiology &

Comparative Animal Physiology Lab

3/2

C

Capstone Courses

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

CHEM-C

301 or 302

Chemistry Seminar

1

C

BIOL-L

403

Biology Seminar

1

C


General & Upper-Level Electives

Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours and 30 credit hours at the 300-level or above.  Elective courses may be necessary to complete the minimum credit hour requirements.

Academic Bulletins

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Current Bulletin

2019-2021 Campus Bulletin

Past Bulletins

2017-2019 Campus Bulletin
2015-2017 Campus Bulletin
2013-2015 Campus Bulletin

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