UNDERGRADUATE | GRADUATE

B.S. in Biological Sciences
B.S. in Biology Education
B.S. in Biotechnology
B.S. in Forensic Biology
Biology Minor

The Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology Department provides a strong foundation in both traditional and modern areas of Biology for students preparing for careers in the Biological Sciences; for further study through graduate, medical, dental, or other health professional schools; or for secondary school teaching in the field of Biology.

The goals of the department are to enable students:

to develop a respect for a clear and unbiased method of investigative thought;
to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of the natural world;
to develop a knowledge of biological principles that a modern citizen needs to make intelligent and effective decisions and adjustments to the demands of life.

Undergraduate Program (B.S.) in Biological Sciences

Curriculum

This program provides preparation for students planning to pursue studies in biomedical, environmental, organismal, or other areas of biology, as well as for students planning to pursue graduate, medical, dental, or other health professional schools.

All students who select this major must complete the General Education Program as required of all students. In addition, all students must complete Biology 101-102, 210, 215, 310, Seminars 199, 299, 399, 499 and an additional 20 credits in Biology to be chosen with close faculty advisement from among the following courses and including at least one course from each group.

Group I	Group II	Group III
Human Anatomy	Histology	Ecology
Neuroscience	Microbiology I	Invertebrate Zoology
Principles of Physiology	Microbiology II	Parasitology
Comparative Anatomy	Developmental Biology	Systematic Botany
Plant Physiology	Urology	General Botany
Pharmacology	Immunology	Behavior
	Advanced Molecular Genetics	Forensic & Investigative Biology
	Biotechnology I & II	Biometrics
	Cell Morphogenesis

In addition, the biology major must complete Chemistry 101-102, 301-302, 403, Physics 111-112, and Math 121, 122. Recommended electives include calculus, biometrics, computer science, and additional biology courses. A grade of C or better is required in all Biology prerequisite courses.

Undergraduate Program (B.S.) in Biology Education

Curriculum

This program is designed for students who plan to teach biology on the secondary level. Students who select this major must complete the General Education Program as required of all students (See General Education Requirements). In addition, courses are required in the major areas as follows: Biology 101-102, 200, 204, 205, 210, 215, 221, 299, 301, 310 and one of the following three: 202, 209, 306; Chemistry 101-102; Physics 111-112; Geology 101; Education 204, 205, 210, 309, 313, 318, 411, 412; Psychology 201; Math 121-122, Environmental Education.

Undergraduate Program (B.S.) in Biotechnology

Curriculum

To meet the high demands for skilled employees in the biotechnology workforce, DSU, a partner of the statewide Delaware-Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (DE-BRIN), is launching a new Undergraduate Biotechnology Program. The program is fully interdisciplinary involving disciplines from the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, and Computer Science.

Eligibility
Students with an overall GPA of B (3.0) or better at the completion of their freshman year, in addition of completing required courses for the freshman semesters are eligible for admission into the Undergraduate Biotechnology Program.

Program Requirements
Completion of the Biotechnology Course Curriculum with a GPA of 3.0 or better will certify a student to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in the areas of Biochemistry, Biology, or Agriculture. Students are expected to meet all prerequisites for the courses and should select a mentor to develop a complete and thorough course of study. Students are expected to participate in all Biotechnology Seminars, journal clubs and summer internships.

Undergraduate Program (B.S.) in Forensic Biology

Curriculum

According to the National Institute of Justice, the role of forensic science in criminal justice and homeland security is rapidly expanding. Forensic scientists aare involved in alll aspects of criminal and terrorist investigations, using scientific techniques to determine the facts, uncover the truth and provide justice for victims and their families.

DSU's B.S. degree in forensic biology will prepare you for employment in a state crime lab, at the FBI or CIA, at a DNA or drug testing lab, or for graduate or professional study in genetics, pathology, biotechnology or forensic science or you can add the Minor in Forensic Science to your criminal justice, psychology or science major to open up a new world of career options.

As a Forensic Biology major you will take 9 semesters of biology courses including a forensic biology lab, 4 semesters of courses related to criminal justice, 5 semesters of chemistry, 1 semester of statistics, an introductory psychology class and a drawing/visual arts class in addition to your general education requirements.

Biology Minors

For a minor in biology, eighteen hours distributed as follows are required: Biology 101-102, 210, and six hours of electives in biology.

For a minor in Forensic Science you will take 4 semesters of biology, 2 semesters of courses related to criminal justice, 1 semester of chemistry, and 1 semester of statistics.