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Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences<br />
Biology<br />
The undergraduate biology degree at IIT provides excellent<br />
preparation for the health pr<strong>of</strong>essions, including<br />
medicine, osteopathic medicine and dentistry. In addition,<br />
the rigorous program prepares graduates for careers in<br />
biotechnology, biochemistry, patent law, and environmental<br />
science. Graduates are also prepared for immediate<br />
entry into positions in industrial, medical and other<br />
research laboratories and for graduate programs in<br />
biotechnology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics and<br />
molecular biology.<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biology<br />
Required Courses Credit Hours<br />
Biology Requirements 40<br />
BIOL 100, 107, 109, 115, 117,<br />
210, 214, 225, 320, 403, 404,<br />
430, 445, 446, 495<br />
Biology Electives 12<br />
Interpr<strong>of</strong>essional Projects 6<br />
Mathematics Requirements 10<br />
MATH 151, 152<br />
Chemistry Requirements 18<br />
CHEM 124, 125, 237, 239, 247<br />
38 IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008<br />
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The objectives <strong>of</strong> IIT’s Biology major are to give students<br />
strong training in the areas <strong>of</strong> modern cell biology, genetics,<br />
biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology, supported<br />
by a solid foundation in mathematics and the physical<br />
sciences. In addition, the Biology major is designed to<br />
give students broad opportunities to study advanced topics<br />
in biology, both in the classroom and by participating<br />
in undergraduate research projects.<br />
Required Courses Credit Hours<br />
Physics Requirements 12<br />
PHYS 123, 221, 223<br />
Computer Science Requirement 2<br />
CS 105<br />
Humanities and Social Science<br />
Requirements 21<br />
See general education requirements on page 25<br />
Free Electives 6<br />
Total Credit Hours 127
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