Nov 21, 2024  
Undergraduate Bulletin 2023-2024 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2023-2024 Archived Bulletin

Biological Research, B.S.


Kathrin Parks, Ph.D., Associate Dean

General Education 36-39 credits
Major 54-57 credits
General Electives 24-30 credits

Student Learning Outcomes - Biological Research

  1. Articulate scientific results and interpretation effectively in an oral presentation.
  2. Write effectively to communicate scientific information.
  3. Design valid and appropriate experiments to answer biological questions.
  4. Accurately interpret and analyze biological data and statistics.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the botany of plants.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of rules of genetic inheritance.
  7. Describe important molecules and pathways that allow cells to function in tissues.
  8. Apply ecological and evolutionary theory to current ecological problems.
  9. Compare normal physiological body functions with diseased body functions.

General Education Requirements


   

Requirements for the major in Biological Research (B.S.):


The required and supporting courses for the biological research major must be completed with a cumulative 2.000 GPA. At least 12 credits of required biology courses, numbered 240 or above, must be completed at Loras College, including L.BIO 389 L.BIO 487 , and L.BIO 489 . It is highly recommended that students minor in chemistry and take L.MAT 150 .