Department of Biological Sciences
820 Campus Drive
ASC 2004
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2550
Bachelor's Degree
Locations:
Ferris Main Campus
Classes are held on the main campus in Big Rapids, online, or in a mixed delivery format. https://ferris.eduWhere Science Meets Investigation
Build a strong foundation in biology while developing in-demand skills in DNA analysis, crime scene investigation, evidence handling, and laboratory techniques used in modern forensic science. Through hands-on coursework and mock crime scene analysis you'll graduate career-ready for positions in forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations.
hands-on experience
Analyze mock crime scenes where you'll study decomposition, blood spatter, gunshot trajectory, and proper evidence documentation in realistic investigative settings.
Specialized courses
Study a curriculum that includes specialized forensic courses like forensic DNA analysis, science and crime, and field-based evidence documentation that will help you build directly on core biology and chemistry foundations.
Program Details
College Requirements - 90 to 91 Credits Required
Major Courses - 16 Credits Required
- BIOL 121 - General Biology 1 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 122 - General Biology 2 Credit Hours: 4
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Choose 1 of 3
- BIOL 346 - Ecological Assessment Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 347 - Environmental Conservation Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 442 - Ecology Credit Hours: 3
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- BIOL 375 - Principles of Genetics Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 460 - Current Topics in BIOL Credit Hours: 2
Supporting Sciences - 10 Credits Required
- CHEM 121 - General Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 122 - General Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
Concentration - 39 to 65 Credits Required
Choose one concentration.
Biology Concentration (BIBS) - 39 to 52 Credits Required
A total of 20 credits are required in Biology (BIOL) courses within this concentration. The total number of Biology electives varies based on the Biology (BIOL) courses taken within this concentration. This concentration also requires MATH 120 or higher, a minimum of 7 credits in Chemistry (CHEM) courses, including Biochemistry; and a minimum of 4 credits in Physics (PHYS) courses.
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Choose 1 of 3
- BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3 and
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
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- BIOL 321 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 1 Credit Hours: 4 and
- BIOL 322 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- BIOL 453 - Plant Physiology Credit Hours: 4
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- BIOL 218 - Microbial Ecology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 389 - Immunology Credit Hours: 3
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Choose 1 of 2
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
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- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5 and
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
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- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
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- MATH 120 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
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- PHYS 130 - Concepts in Physics Credit Hours: 4
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- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4 and
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- PHYS 241 - General Physics 1 Credit Hours: 5 and
- PHYS 242 - General Physics 2 Credit Hours: 5
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- Biology Application Area Electives Credit Hours: 5 (See the Biology Elective Options and Additional Elective Options Sections)
- Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher Credit Hours: 9-13 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Biology/Environmental Concentration (BIEB) - 46 to 58 Credits Required
- BIOL 218 - Microbial Ecology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 330 - Zoology Credit Hours: 4
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Choose 1 of 3
- BIOL 343 - Ornithology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 344 - Entomology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 348 - Animal Behavior Credit Hours: 3
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- BIOL 350 - Plants and Fungi Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 453 - Plant Physiology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 492 - Biology Internship Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 (Minimum of 1 Credit Required)
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Choose 1 of 2
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
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Choose 1 of 2
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
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Choose 1 of 2
- GEOL 121 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: 4
- GEOL 131 - Geology and Land Use Mgmt Credit Hours: 3
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- GISC 225 - Principles of GIS Credit Hours: 3
- GEOG 311 - Social Aspects of GIS Credit Hours: 3
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- MATH 130 - Adv Algebra-Analytical Trig Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 251 - Stats for the Life Sciences Credit Hours: 3
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Choose 1 of 2
- PHYS 130 - Concepts in Physics Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4
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- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
- Environmental Elective; BIOL 340 or BIOL 345 Recommended Credit Hours: 3 (See the Environmental Elective Options Section)
Biology/Forensic Concentration (BIFB) - 60 to 65 Credits Required
A total of 21 credits are required in Biology (BIOL) courses within this concentration. The total number of Biology electives varies based on the Biology (BIOL) courses taken within this concentration.
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Choose 1 of 2
- BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3 and
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
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- BIOL 321 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 1 Credit Hours: 4 and
- BIOL 322 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- BIOL 207 - Forensic Biology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 407 - Forensic DNA Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 207 - Science and Crime Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 307 - Forensic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 332 - Biochemistry Lab 1 Credit Hours: 2
- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CRIM 110 - Introduction to Crim Justice Credit Hours: 3
- CRIM 201 - CJ Investigative Issues Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 220 - Analytical Geometry-Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 251 - Stats for the Life Sciences Credit Hours: 3
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Choose 1 of 2
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4 and
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- PHYS 241 - General Physics 1 Credit Hours: 5 and
- PHYS 242 - General Physics 2 Credit Hours: 5
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- Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher Credit Hours: 3-5 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Biology/Pre-Physician Assistant Studies Concentration (BIPA) - 44 to 53 Credits Required
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
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Choose 1 of 2
- BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 310 - Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
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- BIOL 321 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 1 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 322 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 2 Credit Hours: 4
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Choose 1 of 2
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
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- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5 and
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
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- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4 (Recommended)
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- MATH 130 - Adv Algebra-Analytical Trig Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 251 - Stats for the Life Sciences Credit Hours: 3
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Choose 1 of 2
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4 and
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- PHYS 241 - General Physics 1 Credit Hours: 5 and
- PHYS 242 - General Physics 2 Credit Hours: 5
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- Biology Application Area Elective Credit Hours: 2 (See the Biology Elective Options and Additional Elective Options Sections)
- Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher Credit Hours: 6 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Biology/Pre-Dentistry Concentration (BIPD) - 49 to 52 Credits Required
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 321 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 1 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 322 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 2 Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
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Choose 1 of 2
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
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- MATH 120 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
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Choose 1 of 2
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4 and
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- PHYS 241 - General Physics 1 Credit Hours: 5 and
- PHYS 242 - General Physics 2 Credit Hours: 5
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- Biology Application Area Electives; RMLS 122 Recommended Credit Hours: 5 (See the Biology Elective Options and Additional Elective Options Sections)
- Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher; BIOL 370 Recommended Credit Hours: 9 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Biology/Pre-Medicine Concentration (BIPM) - 52 to 55 Credits Required
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 321 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 1 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 322 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 2 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 370 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 389 - Immunology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
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Choose 1 of 2
- MATH 130 - Adv Algebra-Analytical Trig Credit Hours: 4
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- MATH 220 - Analytical Geometry-Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4
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- MATH 230 - Analytical Geometry-Calculus 2 Credit Hours: 4
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Choose 1 of 2
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4 and
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- PHYS 241 - General Physics 1 Credit Hours: 5 and
- PHYS 242 - General Physics 2 Credit Hours: 5
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- Biology Application Area Electives Credit Hours: 5 (See the Biology Elective Options and Additional Elective Options Sections)
- Biology Elective - BIOL 300 Level or Higher Credit Hours: 3 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Biology/Pre-Optometry Concentration (BIPO) - 51 to 52 Credits Required
- BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 370 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 373 - Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
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Choose 1 of 2
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
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- MATH 220 - Analytical Geometry-Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 251 - Stats for the Life Sciences Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
- Biology Application Area Elective Credit Hours: 2 (See the Biology Elective Options and Additional Elective Options Sections)
- Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher Credit Hours: 5 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Biology/Pre-Pharmacy Concentration (BIPP) - 50 to 51 Credits Required
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 321 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 1 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 322 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 2 Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
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Choose 1 of 2
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
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- MATH 220 - Analytical Geometry-Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 251 - Stats for the Life Sciences Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- Biology Application Area Elective Credit Hours: 2 (See the Biology Elective Options and Additional Elective Options Sections)
- Biology Electives - BIOL 300 Level or Higher; BIOL 373 or BIOL 474 Recommended Credit Hours: 9 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration (BIPT) - 46 Credits Required
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 301 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 321 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 1 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 322 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 2 Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 100 - Orientation to Medical Vocabulary Credit Hours: 1
- MATH 130 - Adv Algebra-Analytical Trig Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 251 - Stats for the Life Sciences Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
- RMLS 122 - Responding to Emergencies Credit Hours: 2
- Biology Elective - BIOL 300 Level or Higher Credit Hours: 3 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration (BIPV) - 54 Credits Required
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 310 - Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 321 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 1 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 322 - Human Physiology-Anatomy 2 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 373 - Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 389 - Immunology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 5
- CHEM 364 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 130 - Adv Algebra-Analytical Trig Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 212 - Introductory Physics 2 Credit Hours: 4
- Biology Application Area Electives Credit Hours: 5 (See the Biology Elective Options and Additional Elective Options Sections)
- Biology Elective - BIOL 300 Level or Higher Credit Hours: 3 (See the Biology Elective Options Section)
Electives - 25 Credits Required
The credits required may vary depending on courses taken. In order to graduate with a bachelor's degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 25 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum. MGMT 310 is recommended if the Biology/Pre-Dentistry Concentration (BIPD) or Biology/Pre-Medicine Concentration (BIPM) was chosen. ACCT 201 or MGMT 310 is recommended if the Biology/Pre-Optometry Concentration (BIPO) was chosen.
Biology Elective Options Courses that may be applied to the Biology electives in certain concentrations.
This section includes 300 level or higher Biology (BIOL) elective courses that may be applied to the following concentrations:
- Biology Concentration (BIBS) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Forensic Concentration (BIFB) - All the courses within this section except BIOL 407 may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Physician Assistant Studies Concentration (BIPA) - All the courses within this section except BIOL 346, BIOL 347, and BIOL 442 may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Dentistry Concentration (BIPD) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration. BIOL 370 is recommended.
- Biology/Pre-Medicine Concentration (BIPM) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Optometry Concentration (BIPO) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Pharmacy Concentration (BIPP) - All the courses within this section except BIOL 346, BIOL 347, and BIOL 442 may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration. BIOL 373 or BIOL 474 is recommended.
- Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration (BIPT) - All the courses within this section except BIOL 300 and BIOL 301 may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration (BIPV) - All the courses within this section except BIOL 310 may be applied to the required Biology electives within this concentration.
- BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 301 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 310 - Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 330 - Zoology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 340 - Evolution Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 343 - Ornithology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 344 - Entomology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 345 - Environmental Regulations Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 346 - Ecological Assessment Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 347 - Environmental Conservation Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 348 - Animal Behavior Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 349 - Medical Parasitology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 350 - Plants and Fungi Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 363 - Reproducible Research Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 370 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 373 - Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 389 - Immunology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 407 - Forensic DNA Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 421 - Endocrinology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 423 - Neurobiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 442 - Ecology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 450 - Medical Botany Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 453 - Plant Physiology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 470 - Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 471 - Recombinant DNA Lab Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 472 - Proteins Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 473 - Proteins Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 474 - Advanced Cell - Molecular Biol Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 475 - Bioinformatics Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 476 - Biomedical Research Techniques Credit Hours: 2
- BIOL 485 - Biological Research Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
- BIOL 492 - Biology Internship Credit Hours: 1 TO 6
- BIOL 497 - Independent Study in BIOL Credit Hours: 1 TO 4
Additional Elective Options Courses that may be applied to the Biology Application Area electives in certain concentrations.
This section includes additional elective courses that may be applied to the following concentrations:
- Biology Concentration (BIBS) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology Application Area electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Physician Assistant Studies Concentration (BIPA) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology Application Area electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Dentistry Concentration (BIPD) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology Application Area electives within this concentration. RMLS 122 is recommended.
- Biology/Pre-Medicine Concentration (BIPM) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology Application Area electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Optometry Concentration (BIPO) - All the courses within this section except MATH 251 may be applied to the required Biology Application Area electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Pharmacy Concentration (BIPP) - All the courses within this section except COHP 100 and MATH 251 may be applied to the required Biology Application Area electives within this concentration.
- Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration (BIPV) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Biology Application Area electives within this concentration.
- BIOL 250 - Mycology: Study of Mushrooms Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 272 - Marine Biology Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 100 - Orientation to Medical Vocabulary Credit Hours: 1
- COHP 160 - Nutrition for Healthy Living Credit Hours: 3
- EDPE 338 - Biomechanics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 251 - Stats for the Life Sciences Credit Hours: 3
- MRIS 103 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
- RMLS 122 - Responding to Emergencies Credit Hours: 2
Environmental Elective Options Courses that may be applied to the Environmental electives in the Biology/Environmental Concentration (BIFB).
This section includes Biology (BIOL) elective courses that may only be applied to the following concentration:
- Biology/Environmental Concentration (BIEB) - All the courses within this section may be applied to the required Environmental electives within this concentration, except those that were previously chosen within the concentration itself. BIOL 340 or BIOL 345 is recommended.
- BIOL 340 - Evolution Credit Hours: 3 (Recommended)
- BIOL 343 - Ornithology Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Previously Chosen)
- BIOL 344 - Entomology Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Previously Chosen)
- BIOL 345 - Environmental Regulations Credit Hours: 3 (Recommended)
- BIOL 346 - Ecological Assessment Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Previously Chosen)
- BIOL 347 - Environmental Conservation Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Previously Chosen)
- BIOL 348 - Animal Behavior Credit Hours: 3 (If Not Previously Chosen)
- BIOL 442 - Ecology Credit Hours: 3 (Recommended)
- BIOL 492 - Biology Internship Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 (Repeatable Up To 6 Credits)
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credits toward the degree cannot be earned in both BIOL 251 and BIOL 252, and in BIOL 321 and BIOL 322.
- Students who choose the Biology/Pre-Physician Assistant Studies Concentration (BIPA), completion of a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minimum of 500 hours of paid direct patient care hours in a medical setting (e.g., as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician) will satisfy the minimum admission requirements of most professional Physician Assistant programs. To obtain these hours, often a certification will be required. You are expected to consult with both your Ferris State University advisor and the college to which you intend to apply to develop the most appropriate academic plan.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
What You Will Study
From analyzing DNA evidence to understanding the biology behind crime scene investigation, Ferris State's curriculum is designed to help you understand how biological and chemical principles are applied to real-world forensic investigations, building skills that translate directly to the workplace. You'll be prepared for work in forensic laboratories, criminal justice settings, and graduate or professional programs.
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Forensic biology and DNA analysis
- Microbiology and biological evidence evaluation
- Laboratory techniques
- Crime scene science and investigative methods
- Criminal justice foundations
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