Program: Biology General Program (BS) - University of Michigan - Flint - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 05, 2025

2021-2022 Catalog

Biology (BIO) information

The Bachelor of Science Program is the program selected by most biology majors. This program is designed to prepare students for a number of potential careers (see Biology Web page) for entry-level employment or graduate and professional training in some sub-discipline of biology. The five core biology courses in the Bachelor of Science program provide a wide breadth of preparation for more advanced coursework chosen by students to meet their individual needs and interests.

Requirements

A. Biology

At least 44 credits in biology, with no more than 16 below the 300 level, to include:

Core Courses

Grades of C- (1.7) or better required in all used as prerequisites:

Writing Courses

Two of the following, including a capstone course, with a grade of C (2.0) or better

BIO 408 - Comparative Anatomy (4)
BIO 421 - Mammalogy (4)
BIO 426 - Wildlife Policy and Law (4)
BIO 438 - Medical Microbiology (4)
BIO 444 - Neuroscience (4)
BIO 446 - Animal Behavior (4)
BIO 456 - Herpetology (4)
BIO 460 - Conservation Biology (4)
BIO 496 - Honors Thesis II (4)
Capstone courses:
BIO 432 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIO 453 - Evolution and Adaptation (4)
BIO 459 - Plant-Animal Interactions (4)
BIO 468 - Molecular Biology of Eucaryotes (4)
BIO 477 - Biology Senior Seminar (4)

B. Chemistry

C. Mathematics

One of the following:

MTH 120 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)
A higher-numbered math course
Equivalent proficiency by examination.

D. Physics

One from:
PHY 143 - College Physics I (4)
PHY 243 - Principles of Physics I (5)
One from:
PHY 145 - College Physics II (4)
PHY 245 - Principles of Physics II (5)

E. Concentration of Choice

One of the following concentrations:

General Concentration

Either (recommended)
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
or
CHM 220 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (3)
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
or
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Pre-Medical Concentration

Either
BIO 167 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
or
BIO 432 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIO 405 - Microbiology Lecture (3)
BIO 406 - Microbiology Laboratory (1)
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHM 333 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Either
CHM 450 - Biochemistry I (3)
CHM 452 - Biochemistry II (3)
or
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
HCR 362 - Cultural Competence in Health Care (3)
PSY 100 - Principles of Psychology (3)
PSY 315 - Survey of Social Psychology (3)
One from:
PSY 309 - Abnormal Psychology (3) (recommended)
PSY 316 - Biological Psychology (3)
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
BIO 425 - Immunology (3)
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5)
BIO 438 - Medical Microbiology (4)
BIO 444 - Neuroscience (4)
BIO 445 - Regional Anatomy (3)
HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States (3)
PHS 315 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3)
PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PHL 168 - Philosophy of Bioethics (3)
PHL 338 - Philosophy of Health, Disease and Illness (3)
Other courses from the philosophy of neuroethics minor.

Pre-Dental Concentration

Either
BIO 167 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
or
BIO 432 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIO 405 - Microbiology Lecture (3)
BIO 406 - Microbiology Laboratory (1)
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHM 333 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Either
CHM 450 - Biochemistry I (3)
CHM 452 - Biochemistry II (3)
or
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
BIO 425 - Immunology (3)
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5)
BIO 438 - Medical Microbiology (4)
BIO 444 - Neuroscience (4)
BIO 445 - Regional Anatomy (3)

Pre-Veterinary Concentration

Either
BIO 167 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
or
BIO 432 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIO 405 - Microbiology Lecture (3)
BIO 406 - Microbiology Laboratory (1)
BIO 408 - Comparative Anatomy (4)
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHM 333 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Either
CHM 450 - Biochemistry I (3)
CHM 452 - Biochemistry II (3)
or
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
NSC 209 - Basic Nutrition for Healthcare Practitioners (3)
BIO 421 - Mammalogy (4)
BIO 425 - Immunology (3)
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5)
BIO 438 - Medical Microbiology (4)
BIO 444 - Neuroscience (4)
BIO 455 - Biology, Ecology, and Management of Fishes (4)

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration

Either
BIO 167 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
or
BIO 432 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5)
Either (recommended)
CHM 220 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (3)
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
or
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
One from:
MTP 320 - Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (2)
MTP 321 - Introduction to Medical Terminology (1)
PSY 100 - Principles of Psychology (3)
PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3)
PTP 201 - Introduction to Physical Therapy (1)
PTP 413 - Physiology of Exercise (4)
One from:
BIO 301 - Biostatistics (4) (recommended)
PSY 322 - Basic Statistics and Probability (4)
SOC 215 - General Statistics (3)
Electives, chosen with an advisor, may include but are not limited to, these recommended courses:
BIO 444 - Neuroscience (4)
BIO 447 - Biomechanics of Exercise and Sports (3)
HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States (3)

Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration

Either
BIO 167 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
or
BIO 432 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5)
or
BIO 432 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIO 445 - Regional Anatomy (3)
Either (recommended)
BIO 405 - Microbiology Lecture (3)
BIO 406 - Microbiology Laboratory (1)
or
BIO 135 - Microbiology Basics (4)
Either
CHM 220 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (3)
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry
or
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
NSC 209 - Basic Nutrition for Healthcare Practitioners (3)
PSY 100 - Principles of Psychology (3)
PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3)
One from:
BIO 301 - Biostatistics (4) (recommended)
PSY 322 - Basic Statistics and Probability (4)
SOC 215 - General Statistics (3)
Electives, chosen with an advisor, may include but are not limited to, these recommended courses:
BIO 438 - Medical Microbiology (4)
BIO 444 - Neuroscience (4)
BIO 447 - Biomechanics of Exercise and Sports (3)
HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States (3)
PHS 315 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3)

Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration

BIO 167 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
BIO 447 - Biomechanics of Exercise and Sports (3)
Either
CHM 220 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (3)
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
or
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry
HCR 201 - Introduction to Health Careers (1)
One from:
MTP 320 - Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (2)
MTP 321 - Introduction to Medical Terminology (1)
PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 309 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
Electives, chosen with an advisor, may include but are not limited to, these recommended courses:
AGE 350 - Health and Aging (3)
AGE 352 - Chronic Illness and Aging (3)
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5)
BIO 444 - Neuroscience (4)
BIO 445 - Regional Anatomy (3)
HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States (3)

F. Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science degree, including:

General Education requirements
Completion of a minimum of 124 credits, including at least 33 in upper division courses (numbered 300 or above)
A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in biology and at UM-Flint overall

Note

Students planning to enter a graduate or professional school should investigate requirements of the specific graduate or professional programs to which they intend to apply to avoid missing requirements beyond those covered in their biology degree.

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits