Bachelor of Science in Biology

With a Biology degree from the University of Sioux Falls, you will be prepared for graduate study in biology; professional programs in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine; teaching; or other lab-based science careers immediately following graduation. Our faculty bring a wide range of experiences to the classroom and will expose you to different fields of biology. In addition, the biology major includes coursework from chemistry, physics, and mathematics, so you will be proficient in a variety of sciences.

In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, you must take at least 32 semester hours of study in biology, along with supporting courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

BIOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

Complete the following courses:

• BIO100 - General Biology
• BIO203 - General Botany
• BIO204 - General Zoology
• BIO222 - Genetics
• BIO222CT - Genetics Designated Critical Thinking

BIOLOGY ELECTIVES

Complete 16 elective credits in Biology (300 level or higher).

• BIO302 - Biology of Microorganisms
• BIO309 - Cell Biology
• BIO314 - Human Anatomy
• BIO315 - Human Physiology
• BIO324 - Ecology
• BIO380 - Immunology
• BIO385 - Histology
• BIO402 - Developmental Biology
• BIO490 - Advanced Topics/Biology Designated Honors Course
• BIO491 - Independent Study
• BIO492 - Independent Study

CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Complete the following courses:

• CHE111 - General Chemistry I
• CHE112 - General Chemistry II
• CHE121 - Introduction to Chemistry
• CHE122 - Intro to Organic & Biochemistry

PHYSICS REQUIREMENTS

Complete the following courses:

• PHY101 - College Physics I
• PHY102 - Introductory College Physics
• PHY201 - University Physics
• PHY202 - University Physics

COLLOQUIUM

Complete Colloquium during the four semesters of the junior and senior years; one presentation each year.

• NSC300 - Science Colloquium

MAT OR COM ELECTIVES

Complete an elective course from either mathematics or computer science beyond the liberal arts core requirements.

• COM201 - Intro To Computer Science I
• COM202 - Intro to Computer Science II
• COM300 - Numerical Methods
• COM303 - Introduction to Networking
• COM306 - Discrete & Algorithmic Math
• COM310 - Information Systems Analysis
• COM315 - Organization of Programming Languages
• COM318 - Database Management Systems
• COM320 - Structure & Logic Digital Comp
• COM322 - Operating Systems
• COM340 - Algorithms & Objects in C++
• COM390 - Special Topics
• COM395 - Internship
• COM490 - Senior Seminar
• MAT100 - Problem Solving Seminar
• MAT115 - Mathematical Modeling for the Liberal Arts
• MAT201 - Calculus for Applications
• MAT202 - Finite Math
• MAT203 - Discrete & Algorithmic Math
• MAT204 - Calculus I
• MAT205 - Calculus II
• MAT222 - Math for Elementary Teachers I
• MAT223 - Math for Elementary Teachers II
• MAT233 - Statistics
• MAT270 - Statistics and Mathematical Functions
• MAT300 - Numerical Methods
• MAT302 - Probability and Statistics
• MAT303 - Foundations of Geometry
• MAT304 - Linear Algebra
• MAT305 - Abstract Algebra
• MAT306 - Discrete & Algorithmic Math
• MAT310 - Calculus III
• MAT311 - Differential Equations
• MAT320 - Introduction to Real Analysis
• MAT373 - Truth and Beauty: Topics in the Philosophy of Mathematics Designated Honors Course
• MAT390 - Special Topics in Mathematics
• MAT406 - Teaching High School Math
• MAT490 - Senior Seminar
• MAT491 - Independent Study

Founded in 1883, the University of Sioux Falls, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a Christian, Liberal Arts University affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. USF is an independent, not-for-profit institution. Dedicated faculty intentionally integrate faith and learning, helping students to discover their career calling and preparing them to serve God and humankind. With a 99% placement rate, our alumni live out USF’s Culture for Service motto in their professions, families, and communities.

Our talented professors teach, advise and mentor students. With a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, intimate classroom settings facilitate the introduction of concepts, the interchange of ideas, and the encouragement to apply them through experiential learning. For adult learners driven to fulfill their dreams, USF offers online and on-campus adult and graduate programs to help individuals finish their degrees or earn advanced degrees.