STEM careers are in very high demand and pay very well. In fact, the federal government reports that STEM jobs pay on average 20% more per year than non-STEM jobs and that there will be several million new STEM jobs available in the next ten years. Below is a small sampling of the types of careers you can pursue with a degree in Biology.

• Allergist
• Audiologist
• Biochemist
• Biologist Technician
• Biotechnologist
• Chiropractor
• Professor
• Conservation Scientist
• Dentist
• Environmental Scientist
• Epidemiologist
• Family Physician
• Food Science Technician
• Food Scientist
• Teacher
• Microbiologist
• Molecular Biologist
• Nurse
• Nutritionist
• Pharmacist
• Physical Therapist
• Physician Assistant
• Podiatrist
• Optometrist
• Surgeon
• Veterinarian
• Zoologist

The Chemistry minor program is committed to providing meaningful experience in the area of chemistry. The goals are as follows:

1. 1. To assist students in the development of reasoning and problem -solving skills.
2. To assist students in the development of basic skills needed to perform fundamental lab experiments.
3. To prepare students for careers as chemists at the entry level.
4. To prepare students for jobs as chemistry lab technicians.

REQUIRED CHEMISTRY COURSES IN SEQUENCE: 20 HOURS

• CHE 241 General Chemistry I 4 Hrs
• CHE 242 General Chemistry II 4 Hrs
• CHE 341 Organic Chemistry I 4 Hrs
• CHE 342 Organic Chemistry II 4 Hrs
• CHE 443 Quantitative Analysis 4 Hrs

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The Biology Department offers introductory and advanced courses in Biology and Chemistry as well as introductory courses in physical science and environmental science. The Biology department offers one major and one minor:

Major
B.S. in Biology (129 Semester Hours)

Minor
Minor in Chemistry (20 Semester Hours)

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biology degree provides fundamental coursework for students interested in a career in the biological sciences (e.g., biochemistry, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology) or health-related careers (e.g., dentistry, medicine, nursing, veterinary science). A total of 128 semester hours is required to obtain the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biology degree at Livingstone College. Sixty-three semester hours of general education courses must be completed during the Freshman and Sophomore year and sixty-five semester hours of required Biology major courses must be completed during the Junior and Senior year.

Prospective Biology majors must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Students who do not have an overall GPA of 2.5 will be not be admitted in the Biology Department. Moreover, students designated as Biology majors at Livingstone College must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to remain in good academic standing in the Biology department. The academic transcripts of undergraduate students in the Biology department will be reviewed after the most recently completed semester by the Biology Department Chair and Dean of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences to verify adherence to the Biology department's GPA requirements. Students who do not meet the minimum academic standards (e.g., have an overall GPA of less than 2.5) will be directed to another academic department with the assistance of their academic advisor. Students interested in declaring Biology as a major must complete the Declaration of Major Form and submit the completed form to the Office of the Registrar in the Spring semester of their Sophomore year.

All courses taken by Biology majors at Livingstone College will be used in the calculation of the overall GPA. If a student retakes a course for not meeting the minimum grade requirement, only the highest grade will be used in the GPA calculation. A grade of “D” or better is required in all courses taken in the Freshman and Sophomore year with the exception of BIO 141, BIO 142, BIO 214, BIO 242, CHE 241, CHE 242, ENG 131, and ENG 132 (a grade of "C" or better is required in BIO 141, BIO 142, BIO 214, BIO 242, CHE 241, CHE 242, ENG 131, and ENG 132). A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses taken in the Junior and Senior year. Students must possess a 2.5 GPA to enter the Biology Department and maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain a Biology major while matriculating at Livingstone College. Students who fall below a 2.5 GPA will be placed on probation and allowed one additional semester to improve their GPA. Students must complete and submit a Declaration of Major Form to the Registrar during their Sophomore year (Spring semester). If a student does not possess a 2.5 GPA following the probation period (1 full semester) they will meet with the Biology Department Chair to initiate department transfer procedures. All seniors majoring in Biology are required to complete the Major Field Test in Biology before graduation. The Major Field Test in Biology is typically administered in the Spring semester of each academic year. At the beginning and middle of each semester Biology majors must perform the following four tasks: 1. Contact your advisor to schedule an appointment (bring LC/transfer transcripts to the advising meeting), 2. Get validated by reporting to the LC Business Office, 3. Use the Biology Department’s Plan of Study for Biology Majors to register for classes, and 4. Ensure that your FAFSA application is complete and current. Students must complete the last 30 credit hours (36 for transfer students) in residence at Livingstone College. Please contact Dr. Flowers (Department Chair - Biology Department - lflowers@livingstone.edu).

The Chemistry minor program is committed to providing meaningful experience in the area of chemistry. The goals are as follows:

1. 1. To assist students in the development of reasoning and problem -solving skills.
2. To assist students in the development of basic skills needed to perform fundamental lab experiments.
3. To prepare students for careers as chemists at the entry level.
4. To prepare students for jobs as chemistry lab technicians.

REQUIRED CHEMISTRY COURSES IN SEQUENCE: 20 HOURS

• CHE 241 General Chemistry I 4 Hrs
• CHE 242 General Chemistry II 4 Hrs
• CHE 341 Organic Chemistry I 4 Hrs
• CHE 342 Organic Chemistry II 4 Hrs
• CHE 443 Quantitative Analysis 4 Hrs

STEM careers are in very high demand and pay very well. In fact, the federal government reports that STEM jobs pay on average 20% more per year than non-STEM jobs and that there will be several million new STEM jobs available in the next ten years. Below is a small sampling of the types of careers you can pursue with a degree in Biology.

• Allergist
• Audiologist
• Biochemist
• Biologist Technician
• Biotechnologist
• Chiropractor
• Professor
• Conservation Scientist
• Dentist
• Environmental Scientist
• Epidemiologist
• Family Physician
• Food Science Technician
• Food Scientist
• Teacher
• Microbiologist
• Molecular Biologist
• Nurse
• Nutritionist
• Pharmacist
• Physical Therapist
• Physician Assistant
• Podiatrist
• Optometrist
• Surgeon
• Veterinarian
• Zoologist

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