Biology, B.S.
Through Saint Louis University's biology major, students better understand living organisms and how they interact with the environment. Biological research seeks to answer a broad range of questions, from factors that affect human health to ecological issues.
SLU's biology program offers courses that emphasize concepts over facts and aim to provide a foundation for careers in the life sciences, health professions, K-12 education and advanced post-graduate study in various disciplines. Five B.S. degree concentrations allow students to focus on specific disciplinary areas. SLU also offers a B.A. in Biology.
- The program is enriched by interactions with the School of Medicine, Missouri Botanical Garden, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo and many St. Louis-based life science companies. Research experiences and internships provide students with opportunities to study biology beyond the classroom.
- SLU's Department of Biology has a field station that provides unique opportunities for students to explore ecology, conservation and environmental science in an Ozark forest ecosystem. The field station offers students opportunities to take a summer class, conduct undergraduate research and participate in a semester-long program of field biology coursework.
- Students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities. Groups such as Beta Beta Beta, the biology honorary society, and Alpha Epsilon Delta, the pre-professional honor society, are social and academic organizations that further students’ interest in biology while exposing them to its relationship with other scientific disciplines.
Curriculum Overview
The undergraduate curriculum in the Department of Biology is diverse and will meet a variety of interests in the rapidly expanding fields of the biological sciences. It is also designed to provide an intensive educational experience for students in other disciplines who are interested in biology. In addition to courses offered in Macelwane Hall, the department offers courses at the University’s Reis Biological Station, located by the Huzzah Creek in the Ozarks.
B.S. students may choose one of five concentrations:
Biological Science
This concentration provides students with a strong foundation in biology and prepares them for entry-level employment in the life sciences, health professions, K-12 education, and graduate school.
Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology
This concentration focuses on the latest advances in biochemistry, genomics, molecular and cell biology. It is designed for students interested in careers involving biomedical research or biotechnology.
Cell Biology and Physiology
This concentration provides students with a strong foundation in the structure and function of organ systems and the tissues that comprise them. It is a good choice for students planning careers in medicine, pharmacology or health care.
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
This concentration is designed for students interested in various aspects of organismal biology. It is a good choice for students preparing for graduate study or planning a career as a research biologist or wildlife specialist.
Plant Science
This concentration is designed for students interested in various aspects of plant biology. It prepares students for careers in agricultural industries, botanical research institutes or advanced training in graduate degree programs.
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities
The benefits of SLU's biology program include several internship and career opportunities. Advanced undergraduate students with good academic records are encouraged to apply for teaching or learning assistant positions. In addition to a stipend, students gain teaching experience and the opportunity to help others become interested in biology.
Biology majors can enroll in courses that provide credit for structured internships through collaborations with various local organizations, including the Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Zoo, Sigma-Aldrich, Bayer and firms in the growing biotechnology field.
Careers
The biology major develops strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills that provide excellent preparation for professional schools, such as:
- Medical school
- Veterinary science school
- Dental school
- Optometry school
- Graduate school in a broad range of disciplines
The skills biology majors gain also open the door to a wide variety of career options in health care, biotechnology, environmental management, conservation, education and the pharmaceutical industry.
Recent biology majors have been awarded grants from Sigma Xi and the National Science Foundation and prestigious fellowships from the NSF, Fulbright Scholar Program, Mayo Clinic, Smithsonian Institution, NeuroSURF and the American Society for Microbiology.
Admission Requirements
Saint Louis University also accepts the Common Application.
Freshman
All applications are thoroughly reviewed with the highest degree of individual care and consideration to all credentials that are submitted. Solid academic performance in college preparatory coursework is a primary concern in reviewing a freshman applicant’s file.
To be considered for admission to any Saint Louis University undergraduate program, applicants must be graduating from an accredited high school, have an acceptable HiSET exam score or take the General Education Development (GED) test.
Transfer
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the GED or HiSET.
Students who have attempted fewer than 24 semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit must follow the above freshmen admission requirements. Students who have completed 24 or more semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit must submit transcripts from all previously attended college(s).
In reviewing a transfer applicant’s file, the Office of Admission holistically examines the student’s academic performance in college-level coursework as an indicator of the student’s ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint Louis University. Where applicable, transfer students will be evaluated on any courses outlined in the continuation standards of their preferred major.
International Applicants
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
- All academic records must include an English translation. An official course-by-course transcript evaluation may be required and accepted.
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $54,760 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
- Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need.
- Financial Aid: Financial aid is provided through grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
Saint Louis University makes every effort to keep our education affordable. In fiscal year 2023, 99% of first-time freshmen and 92% of all students received financial aid and students received more than $459 million in aid University-wide.
For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, apply for admission by December 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
For more information on scholarships and financial aid, visit the Office of Student Financial Services.
- Graduates will be able to effectively apply core biological concepts to solve problems.
- Graduates will be able to critically evaluate scientific information from multiple sources, including that from the primary literature.
- Graduates will be able to apply biological principles to global societal issues.
- Graduates will be able to draw valid conclusions from quantitative data.
- Graduates will be able to formulate hypotheses that address research questions.
- Graduates will be able to correctly perform common laboratory and/or field techniques.
- Graduates will be able to effectively apply the scientific method to test hypotheses.
Biology students must complete a minimum total of 74 credits for the major, 35 of which must in the BIOL subject code at the 3000 level or above.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Undergraduate Core | 32-35 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Introductory Courses | ||
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 3010 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| BIOL 3070 | General Ecology | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Statistics Course | ||
| MATH 1300X | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3-4 |
| or BIOL 4790 | Biometry | |
| Additional Science Lab Courses * | 16 | |
| Complete four of the following seven combinations: * | ||
| Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory * | ||
| Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory * | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | ||
| Physics II and Physics II Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Atmospheric Science and Introduction to Atmospheric Science Lab | ||
| Introduction to the Solid Earth and Introduction to the Solid Earth Lab | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography and Intro to Oceanography Lab | ||
| Concentrations | ||
| Select one of the following Concentrations: | 19 | |
Note: all Concentration Biology Electives must be at the 3000 level or above. | ||
| Senior Inquiry | 1 | |
| Select one of following: | ||
| Internship in Conservation | ||
| Integrated Bioinformatics Internship | ||
| Internship in Plant Science | ||
| Advanced Independent Research | ||
| Advanced Independent Study | ||
BIOL 5xxx | BIOL 5000-level elective | |
| General Electives | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students in the Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology concentration must take CHEM 2410 Organic Chemistry 1 (3 cr), CHEM 2415 Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 cr), CHEM 2420 Organic Chemistry 2 (3 cr), and CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 cr).
Laboratory Requirement
All B.S. students must complete three structured upper-level Biology laboratory experiences as part of their concentration.
Independent Research
A total of 4 credits of BIOL 3970 Independent Research in Biology (1-3 cr), BIOL 4970 Advanced Independent Research (1-4 cr), and/or BIOL 4980 Advanced Independent Study (1-3 cr) can be counted toward the B.S. degree. These courses do not count as structured lab courses.
Continuation Standards
Students must have a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) in all courses used to fulfill major requirements. Students who fall below the 2.0 GPA in major coursework will be placed on program probation. If a student's major GPA falls below a 2.00 for two consecutive semesters, the student will be eligible for dismissal from the major.
Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses with a 'Biological Chemistry/Molecular Biology Elective' attribute. | 6 | |
| Select two courses with a 'Biological Chemistry/Molecular Biology Lab' attribute. | 3-6 | |
| Complete a minimum of one additional structured laboratory experience. | 1-5 | |
| Biology Elective Courses (a minimum of 19 credits is required for the concentration) | 9-12 | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 'Biological Chemistry/Molecular Biology Elective' Attribute | ||
| BIOL 4700 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4070 | Advanced Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 4030 | Introduction to Genomics | 3 |
| BIOL 4430 | Principles of Virology | 3 |
| BIOL 4520 | Biochemical Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIOL 4650 | General Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOL 4720 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 'Biological Chemistry/Molecular Biology Lab' Attribute | ||
| BIOL 3060 | Cell Structure & Function Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 3100 | Experiments in Genetics Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 4050 | Molecular Techniques Lab | 2 |
| BIOL 4160 | Microbial Ecology and Molecular Evolution | 4 |
| BIOL 4650 | General Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
Biological Sciences Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum of three structured laboratory experiences. | 3-13 | |
| Biology Elective Courses (a minimum of 19 credits is required for the concentration) | 6-16 | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Cell Biology and Physiology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| BIOL 4540 | Human Systemic Physiology | 3 |
| Select one course with a 'Cell Biology-Related Lab' attribute | 1-4 | |
| Select two courses with a 'Cell Biology/Physiology Elective' attribute. | 6-9 | |
| Select one course with a 'Physiology-Related Lab' attribute. | 1-5 | |
| Complete a minimum of one additional structured laboratory experience. | 1-5 | |
| Biology Elective Courses (a minimum of 19 credits is required for the concentration) | 0-7 | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4760 | General Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
| Select one course with a Tools Elective attribute | 2-4 | |
| Complete three courses with the Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Elective attribute | 9-15 | |
| Complete a minimum of two additional structured lab experiences. | 2-10 | |
| Biology Elective Courses (a minimum of 19 credits is required for the concentration) | 0-5 | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Plant Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 3260 | Biology of Plants & Fungi | 4 |
| BIOL 3490 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 4090 | Plant Ecology | 4 |
| Complete a minimum of one additional structured lab experience. | 1-5 | |
| Biology Elective Courses (a minimum of 19 credits is required for the concentration) | 3-8 | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 credits (excluding pre-college level courses numbered below 1000).
- Complete the University Undergraduate Core curriculum requirements.
- Complete major requirements: minimum of 30 credits required.
- Complete remaining credits with a second major, minor, certificate or electives to reach the minimum of 120 credits required for graduation.
- Achieve at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average, a 2.00 grade point average in the major(s), and a 2.00 grade point average in the minor/certificate or related elective credits.
- Complete department- and program-specific academic and performance requirements.
- Complete at least 50% of the coursework for the major and 75% for the minor/certificate through Saint Louis University or an approved study-abroad program.
- Complete 30 of the final 36 credits through Saint Louis University or an approved study-abroad program.
- Complete an online degree application by the required University deadline.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (BIOL 1240 satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 2-3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes / Must be taken at SLU) | 1 |
| CORE 1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 3 |
| General Electives | 1 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I (satisfies CORE 3200) | 4 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab * | 4 | |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab * | 4 | |
| Statistics Elective | MATH 1300X or BIOL 4790 | 3-4 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3010 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 4700 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab * | 4 | |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Course with a 'Biological Chemistry/Molecular Biology Lab' attribute | 1-2 | |
| BIOL Elective | 3 | |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab * | 4 | |
| CORE 3600 | Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CORE 4000 | Collaborative Inquiry | 2-3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Course with a ‘Biological Chemistry/Molecular Biology Elective’ attribute | 3 | |
| Structured Lab | 1-5 | |
| BIOL 3070 | General Ecology | 3 |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| General Electives | 7-3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Biology Elective | 3 | |
| Course with a 'Biological Chemistry/Molecular Biology Lab' attribute | 1-4 | |
| Senior Inquiry | 1-3 | |
| General Electives | 10-5 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-125 | |
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Note: CHEM 2410, 2415, 2420, and 2425 are required for the BCMB concentration.
Biological Sciences
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (BIOL 1240 satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 2-3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 1 |
| CORE 1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 3 |
| General Electives | 1 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I (satisfies CORE 3200) | 4 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| Statistics Elective | MATH 1300X or BIOL 4790 | 3-4 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3010 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| Biology Elective | 3 | |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Biology Elective | 3 | |
| Laboratory Elective | 1-2 | |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 3600 | Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CORE 4000 | Collaborative Inquiry | 2-3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Biology Elective | 3 | |
| Laboratory Elective | 1-5 | |
| BIOL 3070 | General Ecology | 3 |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| General Electives | 7 | |
| Credits | 15-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| Biology Elective | 3 | |
| Laboratory Elective | 1-5 | |
| Senior Inquiry | 1-3 | |
| General Electives | 9-4 | |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-130 | |
Cell Biology and Physiology
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (BIOL 1240 satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 2-3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 1 |
| CORE 1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 3 |
| General Electives | 1 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I (satisfies CORE 3200) | 4 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| Statistics Elective | MATH 1300X or BIOL 4790 | 3-4 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3010 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| Course with ‘Cell Biology/Physiology Elective’ attribute | 3 | |
| BIOL 4540 | Human Systemic Physiology | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| Course with 'Cell-Related Lab' attribute | 1 | |
| Course with 'Physiology-Related Lab' attribute | 2-5 | |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 3600 | Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CORE 4000 | Collaborative Inquiry | 2-3 |
| Credits | 15-19 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Course with 'Cell Biology/Physiology Elective' attribute | 3 | |
| BIOL Elective | 3 | |
| BIOL 3070 | General Ecology | 3 |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| General Electives | 5 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Laboratory Elective | 1-5 | |
| Senior Inquiry | 1-3 | |
| General Electives | 12-2 | |
| Credits | 14-10 | |
| Total Credits | 120-123 | |
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (BIOL 1240 satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 2-3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 1 |
| CORE 1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 3 |
| General Electives | 1 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I (satisfies core 3200) | 4 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| Statistics Elective | MATH 1300X or BIOL 4790 | 3-4 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3010 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 3070 & BIOL 4760 |
General Ecology and General Ecology Laboratory |
4 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Course with a 'Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal' attribute | 3-4 | |
| Course with a 'Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal' attribute | 3-4 | |
| Laboratory Elective | 1-2 | |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 3600 | Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CORE 4000 | Collaborative Inquiry | 2-3 |
| Credits | 16-20 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Course with a 'Tools Elective' attribute | 2-4 | |
| BIOL Elective | 3 | |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Course with a 'Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal' attribute | 3-5 | |
| Laboratory Elective | 1-5 | |
| Senior Inquiry | 1-3 | |
| General Electives | 7 | |
| Credits | 12-20 | |
| Total Credits | 120-137 | |
Plant Science
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (BIOL 1240 satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 2-3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community (Must be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 1 |
| CORE 1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU / Cannot carry attributes) | 3 |
| General Electives | 1 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I (satisfies CORE 3200) | 4 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| Statistics Elective | MATH 1300X or BIOL 4790 | 3-4 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3010 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4090 | Plant Ecology | 4 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| General Electives | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3490 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM, EAS, or PHYS course w/lab | 4 | |
| CORE 3600 | Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CORE 4000 | Collaborative Inquiry | 2-3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL Elective | 3 | |
| BIOL 3070 | General Ecology | 3 |
| Laboratory Elective | 1-2 | |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| General Electives | 7-0 | |
| Credits | 15-9 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3260 | Biology of Plants & Fungi | 4 |
| BIOL Elective | 3 | |
| Senior Inquiry | 1-3 | |
| General Electives | 7 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
For additional information about this program, please contact biology@slu.edu or call 314-977-3900.