Grade Requirement
Students must receive a minimum grade of “C-” for the biology core courses, as listed below. Beyond the core, only one biology (BIOL) course with a grade below “C-” may be applied toward the major requirements. To qualify for graduation with a degree in biology, the student must have a major grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 or higher. The following courses may not be applied toward the Biology major and thus cannot be computed as part of the major GPA: BIOL 100, BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 115, BIOL 117, BIOL 119 and BIOL 128.
Teaching Practicum
The biology departmental approval to participate in the teaching practicum is signified by the signature of the biology department chairperson on the application to engage in the practicum, provided the following criteria are met:
- Minimum biology GPA of 2.8
- Any grade of “D+” or lower in a biology elective course has been repeated for a minimum grade of “C-” or substituted with an approved biology elective with a minimum grade of “C-“
Core Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Undergraduate Academic Programs section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies section of this catalog.