Biology, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Education
To obtain a BS with a major in Biology with a concentration in Education, a student must fulfill university, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and departmental requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| A Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Education requires a minimum of 37 credits of coursework in Biology. At least 18 Biology credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. | ||
| A minimum of 42 credits in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences are required for the Concentration and state aligned certification requirements. | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Biology Major | ||
| Required Biology Coursework - 37-38 Hours Required | ||
| All of the following: | 34 | |
| BIOLOGY I (** ^) | ||
| BIOLOGY II (^) | ||
| GENETICS (^) | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (^) | ||
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY (^) | ||
| ECOLOGY (^) | ||
| BIOLOGY OF PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS (^) | ||
| EVOLUTION (^) | ||
| Additional Biology Coursework | 3-4 | |
| Students must take at least one course, together with the associated laboratory, from one of the following groups to obtain at least 3 credits of advanced study beyond the above Biology core requirements. | ||
| Group I - Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
| MOLECULAR GENETICS (^) | ||
| CELLULAR BIOLOGY (^) | ||
| VIROLOGY and VIROLOGY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY and MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY LAB (^) | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY I (^ with following lab) | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (^) | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY II (^ with following lab) | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (^) | ||
| BEHAVIORAL GENETICS (^) | ||
| Group II - Structure and Function of Multicellular Systems | ||
| PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (^) | ||
| COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY (^) | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY and DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS (^) | ||
| Group III - Biodiversity | ||
| PALEONTOLOGY and INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| FLORA OF THE GREAT PLAINS (^) | ||
| FAUNA OF THE GREAT PLAINS (^) | ||
| VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (^) | ||
| MAMMALOGY (^) | ||
| HERPETOLOGY (^) | ||
| ENTOMOLOGY | ||
| ORNITHOLOGY (^) | ||
| Group IV - Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology | ||
| FRESHWATER ECOLOGY (^) | ||
| POPULATION BIOLOGY (^) | ||
| MARINE BIOLOGY and FIELD MARINE BIOLOGY (^) | ||
| WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (^ ) | ||
| Required Cognate Chemistry Coursework | 14 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (** ^) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (^) | ||
| Required Cognate Physics Coursework | 5 | |
| PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE I and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (** ^) | ||
| Other Required Cognate Coursework | 10 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT (**) | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (** ^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (**) | ||
| Select all of the following Educator Preparation Program Requirements | 39 | |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (^) | ||
| HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS (**^) | ||
or TED 2060 | EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | |
| DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE (^) | ||
| PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING (^) | ||
| SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (^) | ||
| LITERACY AND LEARNING (^) | ||
| DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES (^) | ||
| SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA (^) | ||
| CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL (^) | ||
| Must pass Praxis I Core Exam for formal acceptance to Educator Preparation Program; Praxis II Content test required (at completion of endorsement) | ||
| College of Arts and Sciences’ college breadth requirement satisfied by this major | ||
| Bachelor Science Cognate Requirement | 0-15 | |
| See advisor | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Education Four-Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MATH 1120 | INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY or QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | 3-4 |
| BIOL 1450 | BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic. | ||
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| BIOL 1750 | BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Recommended: Begin studying for Praxis CORE Academic Skills | ||
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| PHYS 1110 & PHYS 1154 | PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE I and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I | 5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2100 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
| TED 2200 or TED 2060 | HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS or EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | 3 |
| CHEM 1140 & CHEM 1144 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (*) | 5 |
| BIOL 2740 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | 4 |
Required: Apply for Educator Preparation Program at this time. | ||
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 2140 | GENETICS | 4 |
| CHEM 2210 & CHEM 2214 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (*) | 5 |
| GEOL 1170 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
*CHEM: Please refer to your advisor or the catalog for other Chemistry options. | ||
Recommended but not required: Pass the Praxis CORE Academic Skills. | ||
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (*) | 3 |
| BIOL 3020 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2380 | DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE (*) | 3 |
| TED 2400 | PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING (*) | 6 |
| BIOL 4230 | EVOLUTION | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Required: Pass Praxis CORE Academic Skills by the end of this semester. | ||
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
Required: Acceptance into Educator Preparation Program. Must have 2.75 GPA. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 3550 | SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (*) | 3 |
| TED 3690 | LITERACY AND LEARNING (*) | 3 |
| BIOL 3830 | BIOLOGY OF PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS | 3 |
| BIOL 3240 | INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY | 3 |
| CHEM 3650 & CHEM 3654 | FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY and FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 4 |
| *TED 3550 and TED 3690 must be taken back-to-back, in either a Morning or Afternoon block. | ||
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| BIOL 3340 | ECOLOGY (*) | 4 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 4000 | SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA (*) | 3 |
| SPED 3800 | DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES (*) | 3 |
| Advanced Themes Biology course w/lab | 3-4 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Recommended but not required: Pass Praxis II. | ||
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL (*) | 12 |
*Candidates must complete all course work, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, passing Praxis Core scores (Math, Reading, and Writing), and be accepted into Clinical Practice. | ||
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 132-134 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
GPA Requirements: Cumulative 2.5 GPA for Educator Preparation Program initial acceptance, cumulative 2.75 GPA for formal admission and graduation.
Graduation Requirements: Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75, no grade lower than "C" in required courses, and no incomplete in required courses to be recommended for graduation.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: An undergraduate degree from UNO requires a minimum 120 credit hours, and completion of 30 credit hours per year, on average, is needed to finish in four years. Please review the requirements specific to your program.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, and World Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study