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Mar 25, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)
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 General Education Requirements: |
33-36 credits |
| Major Requirements: |
80 credits |
| Free Electives: |
to reach 120 credits |
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Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 credits)
Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)
Communications & Literacy (9 credits)
Social & Behavioral Science (6 credits)
Humanities & Arts (6 credits)
Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)
Take at least one natural science with a lab. Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)
Program Designated Courses
Some of the following required courses may fulfill Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) and program requirements. Major Requirements (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 Credits
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