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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin (Working)

Biology, B.S.

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Introduction:

Biology has the power to improve the human experience in the 21st century like no other discipline.  Pursuing the Biology Major at UW-Stout allows students to become the next generation of bioscientists, health scientists, field biologists, and health care providers. 

Our curriculum provides the foundation for entering the workforce and pursuing further training opportunities. Infused throughout the curriculum are opportunities to pursue original discovery using the scientific method.  Our students are trained to communicate effectively and apply fact-based decision-making to areas of public policy and societal need.  Our classrooms involve hands-on opportunities to develop skills in original research in small group settings. Become an innovator while changing lives-earn a Biology degree at UW-Stout!

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation: 120 credits                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Stout Core: 40 credits
Major Studies: 80 credits

 

Program Requirements

Stout Core (40 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (13-14 credits)

Take CHEM-135 (5 cr.) AND take a physiology selective (4-5 cr.), either BIO-234 (4 cr.), or BIO-242 (5 cr.), or BIO-252 (5 cr.), AND take MATH-120 or higher (4 cr.).

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Take any courses to total 6 cr.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Take any courses to total 6 credits

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits

Students must also take courses with the following designations:

*Students can choose courses that meet more than one requirement (one Stout Core category and either a RES or GLP designation).

Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)

Global Perspectives (2 courses)

Biology Major Studies (80 credits)

Biology Requirements (26 credits)

Take each of the following courses:

Cell Biology Elective

Take one of the following courses:

Chemistry Elective

Take one of the following courses:

Physics Elective

Take PHYS-111 and 112 OR PHYS-241 OR PHYS-281.

Biology Electives (12 credits)

Take 12 credits from any 200-level or higher BIO course.

STEM Electives (12 credits)

Take any STEM course with the following prefix: BIO, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL, NANO, ABMB, MSCS, CS, MATH, STAT, ENGR, HLTH, FN, GEOG, HWF, ENSC.

Free Electives (to reach 120 total credits)

Take any courses to satisfy the total 120 credit requirement.

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