Course variations

Course summary

This program encompasses the broad spectrum of the modern life sciences, including the study of all aspects of life from the structure and function of the whole organism down to the subcellular levels and up through the interactions of organisms to the integrated existence of life on the entire planet. Descriptive, structural, functional, and evolutionary questions are explored through the hierarchy of the organization of life. Applications of current advances to the health and well-being of man and society, to nature and the continuation of earth as a balanced ecosystem, and to an appreciation of the place of natural science in our cultural heritage receive emphasis.

Program modules

Students will have their courses in BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended. However, BIOL 103/105 may substitute for BIOL 110 and BIOL 104/106 may substitute for BIOL 111; the remaining 1-2 credits required must be satisfied by completing 1-2 extra credits from departmental course offerings at the 300 level or above. Most professional heath sciences schools require CH 228. CH 201, a one-semester organic chemistry course, may be substituted for the two-semester sequence of CH 223, 227 and 224. The remaining 3 credits required must be satisfied by completing extra credits from departmental course offerings at the 300 level or above. Students may choose to take physics with calculus, PHYS 122, 124 and PHYS 221, 223. Select one lecture/lab combination. Select one lecture/lab combination. BIOSC 475 & 476 is recommended. The remaining credits must be selected from BIOCH 302, MTHSC 301, or BIOSC, BOT, or MICRO courses at the 300 level or higher. Seven additional credits selected from ENT 300, 308, 401, 404, 407, (BIOSC) 436, (BIOSC) 455, (BIOSC, WFB) 469, 490, (GEN) 495, or PL PA (ENT) 406. Typically Non-Literature Humanities and Social Sciences courses are used to satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness and Science and Technology in Society requirements.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have Graduation from a commissioned high school or comparable out-of-state institution. Higher Secondary School Certificate or Indian School Certificate Examination. Students must have the recommended high school curriculum English four credits, Mathematics three credits, Laboratory Science three credits, Foreign Language three credits, Social Sciences three credits, other two credits, and Physical Education/ROTC one credit. A TOEFL score of 550 on the paper version, 213 on the computer version or 79-80 on the Internet-based version is generally required. The TOEFL may be waived for transfer students who have earned a grade of C or better in English Composition I and II from an accredited U.S. college or university. The test may also be waived for students from countries where English is the primary language or one of the official languages. Students must have the SAT and ACT scores for the admissions.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Clemson University

Department name

College of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences