The Biology major at Avila
The Biology (B.S.) provides a foundation in the biological sciences, ranging from microbiology and organismal biology to ecology and global systems. The major is designed for students interested in wildlife management, conservation, medical research, healthcare, animal sciences, education, communications, public service, environmental law, academic science, and related careers.
As part of the academic program, students complete a capstone research project under the direct guidance of biology or chemistry faculty. Two capstone tracks are available: Standard and Honors.
Please review the Core Curriculum page in the Course Catalog for Core Curriculum course options.
Biology Concentrations give you flexibility
Within the Biology Degree, students can choose from three tracks:
Choose Two of the Following:
- CH 216 – Organic Chemistry I (5)
- CH 217 – Organic Chemistry II (5)
- MA 155 – Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
- PH 117 – Physics Concepts (4)
- PH 231 – General Physics I (5)
- PH 232 – General Physics II (5)
Choose 16 credit hours from the following:
(at least 9-credit hours must be 300-level)
- BI 152 – General Microbiology (4)
- BI 220 – Human Anatomy & Physiology (6-8)
- BI 310 – Evolution (3)
- BI 313 – Plant Form & Function (3)
- BI 321 – Immunology (3)
- BI 342 – Biochemistry I (3)
- BI 345 – Molecular Cell Biology w/Laboratory (4)
- BI 346 – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Techniques (3)
- BI 351 – Introduction to Animal Behavior (3)
- BI 360 – Ecology (3)
- BI 361 – Ecology Laboratory (2)
- BI 363 – Conservation Biology (3)
- BI 380 – Special Topics (1-4)
- BI 115 – Humans & the Environment (4)
- MA 155 – Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
Choose One of the Following:
- CH 216 – Organic Chemistry I (5)
- PH 117 – Physics Concepts (4)
- PH 231 – General Physics I (5)
Choose Three of the Following:
- BI 310 – Evolution (3)
- BI 313 – Plant Form & Function (3)
- BI 351 – Introduction to Animal Behavior (3)
- BI 360 – Ecology (3)
- BI 363 – Conservation Biology (3)
- CH 321 – Analytical Chemistry (4)
Choose One of the Following:
- BI 152 – General Microbiology (4)
- BI 321 – Immunology (3)
- BI 342 – Biochemistry I (3)
- BI 345 – Molecular Cell Biology w/Laboratory (4)
- BI 346 – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Techniques (3)
- BI 380 – Special Topics (1-4)
- BI 152 – General Microbiology (4)
- BI 342 – Biochemistry I (3)
- CH 216 – Organic Chemistry I (5)
- EN 112 – Composition II: Rhetorical Argument (3)
- PH 231 – General Physics I (5)
- PH 232 – General Physics II (5)
Choose Three of the Following:
(at least 6-credit hours must be 300-level)
- BI 220 – Human Anatomy & Physiology (6-8)
- BI 310 – Evolution (3)
- BI 313 – Plant Form & Function (3)
- BI 321 – Immunology (3)
- BI 345 – Molecular Cell Biology w/Laboratory (4)
- BI 346 – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Techniques (3)
- BI 351 – Introduction to Animal Behavior (3)
- BI 360 – Ecology (3)
- BI 361 – Ecology Laboratory (2)
- BI 363 – Conservation Biology (3)
- BI 380 – Special Topics (1-4)
Within each track, students can tailor their degree to specific professional interests and goal.
Careers in Biology
Students who pursue a career in biology can work in fields such as
- medical research
- healthcare
- education
- communications
- wildlife management
- conservation
- public service
- environmental law
Contact
Department of Biology, O’Reilly
11901 Wornall Road / Kansas City
Darrin Smith, Ph.D., Professor; Dean of the College of Science and Health
P: 816-501-3655 / E: darrin.smith
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