B.S. in Applied Biology
Students will:
- Apply mathematics, physics, chemistry, and basic biological sciences including genetics, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and ecology at a foundational level.
- Demonstrate topic mastery of core concepts in biological sciences.
- Analyze the historical context of biological discoveries and assess biology's role in modern society.
- Apply modern biological techniques to critically evaluate and synthesize information in biological sciences.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a specific area of expertise.
- Refine career-related or post-graduate goals through internships or capstone experiences.
Degree Requirements
Students in the AB program take 120 credit hours of coursework that includes a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and the basic biological sciences such as genetics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and ecology. One thing that sets our biology degree programs apart from those at other universities is that we offer a lab – equipped with professional-grade scientific equipment with nearly every course, which means students will graduate with not only theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills, but also with the ability to practice science in the lab, field, or examination room. Students will also be required to complete a capstone experience, which will allow them to build their resumes and experience working in biology outside of the traditional classroom.
Students are expected to earn a C grade or better in core biology and chemistry courses before moving on to subsequent courses.
Program Requirements
General Education
Embry-Riddle degree programs require students to complete a minimum of 36 hours of General Education coursework. For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog.
Students may choose other classes outside of their requirements, but doing so can result in the student having to complete more than the degree's 120 credit hours. This will result in additional time and cost to the student.
| Communication Theory and Skills | 9 | |
| Computer Science/Information Technology | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences (Natural Sciences) | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 12 | |
3 hours of Lower-Level Humanities | ||
3 hours of Lower-Level Social Science | ||
3 hours of Lower-Level or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science | ||
3 hours of Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Applied Biology Core (63 credits)
The following course of study outlines the quickest and most cost-efficient route for students to earn their B.S. in Applied Biology. Students are encouraged to follow the course of study to ensure they complete all program required courses and their prerequisites within four years.
Courses in the core with a # will satisfy your general education requirements.
| BIO 120 & BIO 120L | Foundations of Biology I and Foundations of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 121 & BIO 121L | Foundations of Biology II and Foundations of Biology II Lab | 4 |
| BIO 215 & BIO 215L | Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 309 & BIO 309L | Principles of Ecology and Principles of Ecology Lab | 4 |
| CHM 110 & CHM 110L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 111 & CHM 111L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| COM 122 | English Composition # | 3 |
| General Education - Communications Elective # | 6 | |
| General Education - Computer Science/Information Technology Elective # | 3 | |
| General Education - Humanities Lower-Level Elective # | 3 | |
| General Education - Social Science Lower-Level Elective # | 3 | |
| HU 330 | Values and Ethics # | 3 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics # | 3 |
| MA 241 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I # | 4 |
| PS 113 & PS 113L | Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Laboratory **# | 4 |
| PS 117 & PS 117L | Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab # | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology # | 3 |
| or SS 210 | Introduction to Sociology | |
Designated Electives (37 credits)
Choose a total of 37 credits from the list of courses below:
| BIO 216 & BIO 216L | Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 220 | Wildlife Management | 3 |
| BIO 245 & BIO 245L | Natural History of the Region and Natural History of the Region Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 302 & BIO 302L | Instrumental Analysis and Trace Evidence and Instrumental Analysis and Trace Evidence Lab | 4 |
| BIO 305 & BIO 305L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 306 & BIO 306L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 312 | Plant Identification | 3 |
| BIO 313 | Riparian Ecology | 3 |
| BIO 315 & BIO 315L | Ornithology and Ornithology Lab | 4 |
| BIO 318 | Mammalogy | 4 |
| BIO 330 | Environmental Consulting | 3 |
| BIO 403 | Wildlife and Airports | 3 |
| BIO 405 & BIO 405L | Molecular and Cell Biology and Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 406 & BIO 406L | Forensic DNA Analysis and Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 420 | Wildlife Management Techniques | 3 |
| BIO 444 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIO 490 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| CHM 210 & CHM 210L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 211 & CHM 211L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 310 & CHM 310L | Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| GEO 210 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEO 310 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
Open Electives (20 Credits)
| Open Electives | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Offered in Fall Only
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General Education Courses
All Army ROTC students are required to complete SS 321 - U.S. Military History 1900-Present (3 credits) in order to commission.
Applied Biology - General
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 120 & BIO 120L |
Foundations of Biology I | 4 |
| CHM 110 & CHM 110L |
General Chemistry I | 4 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | (1) |
| Credits Subtotal | 14.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 121 & BIO 121L |
Foundations of Biology II | 4 |
| CHM 111 & CHM 111L |
General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Humanities Lower-Level Elective | 3 | |
| MA 241 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| Credits Subtotal | 15.0 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 215 & BIO 215L |
Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 309 & BIO 309L |
Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Social Science Lower-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 14.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| Designated Electives | 4 | |
| Communication Elective | 3 | |
| Computer Science/Information Technology Elective | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
or SS 210
|
Introduction to Sociology | |
| Credits Subtotal | 13.0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Designated Electives | 4 | |
| Communication Elective | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 6 | |
| PS 113 & PS 113L |
Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| Credits Subtotal | 17.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| Designated Electives | 12 | |
| PS 117 & PS 117L |
Introductory Physics II | 4 |
| Credits Subtotal | 16.0 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Designated Electives | 11 | |
| Open Electives | 5 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 16.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| Designated Electives | 6 | |
| HU 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| Open Electives | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 15.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 120.0 | |