The Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Modern Biology is offered through LSU Alexandria and LSU Online. This affordable and unique program provides students a chance to gain a strong foundation in biology through online coursework and one one-week summer lab course on campus. During the on-campus residency, students learn essential lab skills and techniques that are crucial for success in biology while earning 3 different lab credits. Students may also complete the lab requirements at a college of their choice and transfer the lab credits to this program.
One of the key benefits of this program is that the majority of coursework can be completed online with options available for the in-person lab requirements as described above. With very few other online biology programs available, LSU Alexandria's online Bachelor of Science in Biology is an excellent option for students who wish to pursue positions in the biology field while learning in a flexible online environment. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for careers in the biological sciences, including jobs such as medical technologists, medical research associates, and laboratory managers.
If you are considering medical school, it is important that you check entrance requirements for schools that you want to apply to. Your MCAT score will be a critical part of meeting entrance requirements, and this degree will prepare you for the MCAT.
Most coursework will be done online, and students can complete labs on campus during a week-long summer residencies or complete the labs at the college of their choice with the option to transfer in those credits.
Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. Created to recognize the academic excellence of online students, ONL provides access to exclusive networking opportunities, scholarships, and a lifelong community of like-minded achievers. Enrich your college experience and connect with peers globally through Omega Nu Lambda!
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
General lab skills are an essential component for a career in the Biological Sciences, and they can be acquired through various means in this program. One way to develop these skills is to attend one of our one-week General Lab Techniques for Science Majors courses in the Summer at LSUA. During that week you will gain hands-on experience with expert instructors while covering the lab techniques you would learn by taking the individual labs for General Biology I, General Biology II, and Microbiology. Another option is by taking lab classes at a university near you and transferring those credits to your degree with LSU Online.
Similarly, to gain required skills in advanced molecular techniques we offer a one-week in person course in Molecular Genetics and Cellular Techniques on campus in the Summer or you can transfer over courses such as Molecular Techniques, Cell Techniques, Cell Biology Lab, or Molecular Biology Lab.
Regardless of the method, developing strong lab skills is crucial for success in the field of biology and we are committed to providing accessible opportunities for you to acquire and hone these skills.
Biology Equipment for Biology Class Lessons & Experiments
When you need durable, budget-friendly equipment that gives you everything you need for biology class experiments, turn to Modern Biology Inc. We supply not only equipment for your lab but the kits for experiments, complete with lesson plans, study questions, and text. We offer biology class lessons, experiments, and entire courses for classes from high school through foundation courses in college.
This Program is a complete laboratory course for teaching molecular biology at the advanced college level. The program is designed for up to 16 students working in pairs and provides essentially all of the chemicals and instructions that are needed to teach seventeen 2-3 hour laboratory sessions. The course consists of experiments carefully selected from Standard Programs 3, 4, and 5 that are presented in a comprehensive integrated laboratory manual. The Table of Contents of the manual and the catalog numbers of the experiments provided with the program are shown below. To use this program, you will need an Accessory Kit, the appropriate electrophoresis equipment, a water bath for DNA hybridization, and a centrifuge that can be operated at a force of at least 3,000 x g. A bacterial shaker is also strongly recommended. The price of the course is about $39 per student per semester if these items are available in your teaching laboratory.
This laboratory course is intended to give students a solid foundation in the molecular biology of DNA and to provide hands-on-experience with the genetic techniques that form the basis of the biotechnology industry. In the first section of the course, students use electrophoresis and restriction nuclease mapping to explore important features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. DNA hybridization techniques are used in the second segment of the course where students study molecular evolution at the DNA level and examine a specific sequence in the eukaryotic genome. In the final section, students prepare and characterize a library of recombinant plasmids where they receive an appreciation and a detailed understanding of a variety of state-of-the-art DNA cloning techniques.
This course reviews the principles of genetics, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, and evolution with special reference to contemporary life situations. Intended for non-science majors. Prerequisites: None. This course does NOT fulfill the requirements for medical and dental schools or for a biology major, but will fulfill the GER for Natural Science and Math.
This is the laboratory component of Biology 142. Students will design and perform experiments using several important model systems. Prerequisites: Biology 141 and Biology 141L; pre- or corequisite: Biology 142.
This course will cover biochemistry and cell biology, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, and evolution, as does Biology 141; however, additional readings, discussion format, and guided laboratory explorations will challenge the honors student. The laboratory component will focus on scientific reasoning, experimental design, and exploration of biological phenomena. Prerequisites: None.
Following from Biology 151, this course will cover complex systems of biology, such as evolution, ecological communities, development, and behavior. These systems will be addressed from genetic and biochemical perspectives, as well as from the standpoint of their relationship to society. The course is designed for honors students and, using labs, discussion, and intensive writing and reading assignments, will focus on the development of critical thinking and experimental design skills. Prerequisite: Biology 151.
This non-majors course is designed to provide undergraduate students that are not biology majors (as well as interested majors) with an understanding of those elements of the biological and biomedical sciences, ecology, evolutionary biology, and applied statistics that are of direct importance to their lives as individuals and citizens. For Freshmen and above. Prerequisites: None. The course will meet three times per week and will consist of lectures, discussion sections, and occasional workshops. This course will fulfill the GER for Natural Science and Math, but does NOT count for the biology major.
A lecture series or special course designed for first-year students on topics of special biological concern. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours when the topic varies. Prerequisites: None. See current course atlas. This course does NOT count toward the biology major.
A lecture series or special course with a laboratory component designed for first-year students on topics of special biological concern. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours when the topic varies. Prerequisites: None. See current course atlas. This course does NOT count toward the biology major.
This course will prepare biology majors for a future laboratory or field research experience as a participant in SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience), SIRE (Scholarly Inquiry and Research Experience), Biology 499R (Undergraduate Research), or other research options. This course will also be useful for other students desiring an overview of the scientific research processes as well as for other students planning to enter a graduate program at some future date. For first and second-year students. Prerequisites: None. This course may be taken as elective credit for the biology major.
This course provides comparative studies of phylogeny and anatomy of vertebrates from both an evolutionary and functional perspective. Cat and shark are dissected in laboratory. Prerequisites: Biology 142 and Biology 142L. This course fulfills Column B (for students declared prior to Fall 2020) (or elective) and upper-level laboratory requirements for the biology major .206 Biology of Parasites, with Laboratory (4 credit hours). This course will introduce students to modern and classical parasitology (protozoan, helminthic, and arthropod parasites of medical significance) using microscopic evaluation, digital images, and preserved specimen dissections. Topics addressed include basic principles of parasitology, evolutionary trends, host-parasite ecological considerations, therapeutic measures, and control programs. Prerequisites: Biology 142 and Biology 142L. This course may be taken as elective credit and fulfills the upper-level laboratory requirement for the biology major.
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