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Mar 23, 2026
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2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Biology - Organismal Biology Option, B.S.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Biology with Organismal Biology Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Core Curriculum
- Option(s) Courses
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology: Organismal Biology Option?
The organismal biology option of this bachelor’s degree in biology prepares students for careers related to plants and animals. The coursework teaches science content knowledge, critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to start a career as a zoologist, botanist, ecologist, wildlife specialist, and so much more. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school to gain additional education related to organismal biology.
Possible Career Paths
- Zoologist
- Botanist
- Ecologist
- Wildlife Specialist
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Biology Core Curriculum
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110 , ENGL 120 , and COMM 110 . Subtotal: 46
MATH 165 , MATH 166 : (strongly recommended) especially if considering professional or graduate school studies. Organismal Biology Option
This program prepares students for careers related to plants and animals. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to start a career as a zoologist, botanist, ecologist, wildlife specialist, and so much more. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school to gain additional education related to organismal biology. Select Three of the Following Science Electives:
Select a Year of College or University Physics OR a Year of Organic Chemistry
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Biology Major will be able to: - Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VII.)
- Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
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