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Below are the course requirements for obtaining the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in biology. Successful completion of a minimum of 130 hours is required for this degree. (hours listed below are minimum requirements)

40 hours of Biology courses as described below:

31-34 hours of coursework from the Biology Core Curriculum

6-9 additional hours of Biology (see areas of study)

Note: 15 of these 40 hours MUST be advanced coursework (i.e., Bio 300s and 400 level courses; no more than 6 hours may be from Bio 300).

44 hours of coursework from the University Curriculum

14 hours of coursework from the Foundation of Knowledge Curriculum

32 additional hours are to be used to ensure completion of all degree and minor requirements

130 total hours required for BS in Biology.

Note the hour requirements listed below:

- 18 hours must be of a single discipline (other than biology) for an undergradtuate minor (6 of these hours must be advanced coursework).

- 42 hours must be taken at SFASU (36 of these "in residence" hours must be advanced coursework).

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