May 31, 2024  
LSU Shreveport 2023-24 Catalog 
    
LSU Shreveport 2023-24 Catalog

Biological Sciences (Cellular and Molecular), BS


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A background in the life sciences opens many doors to employment and graduate studies. All individuals pursuing careers in the health care delivery field must have a fundamental understanding of and background in the life sciences. Animal and plant scientists lay the groundwork for their careers with a detailed knowledge gained from various life science courses. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences will prepare the student for admission to graduate schools of Biology; professional schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine; and various schools of Allied Technology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.; as well as baccalaureate level positions in research, teaching, and sales. Specific areas of specialization include Agriculture, Cellular Biology, Genetics, Conservation, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Industrial and Residential Pest Management, and Microbiology.

University Requirements


^FRESHMAN SEMINAR: Required of all first-time freshmen and all transfer students with fewer than 30 total semester hours of credit.

Credit Hours: 3


General Education Requirements


English Composition


Social and Behavioral Sciences*


*See General Education Course Requirements  under DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

Natural Sciences


Humanities


Fine/Performing Arts*


*See General Education Course Requirements  under DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

Credit Hours: 40


Program Requirements


1Students in the Pre-Med or Pre-Dental programs are urged to take CHEM 266 /CHEM 266L  and PHYS 252 /PHYS 252L  for admission into professional school. Students planning to apply for a physical therapy program should take BIOS 284  and BIOS 285  for admission into professional school.

Concentration Courses (300/400-level):


20 credit hours. At least 11 hours must be selected from the following 300/400-level courses:

Credit Hours: 65


Electives


  • Free electives 12 Credit Hour(s)

Credit Hours: 12


Total Credit Hours: 120


NOTE: Students planning to attend graduate school are encouraged to take six hours of foreign language.

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