Biology

Students who plan to teach Biology at the middle or high school level should complete one of the two programs shown. 

Students must have at least a 3.00 GPA in the recommended science courses and must earn at least a C in each course of the endorsement area.

Biology majors

Students must meet the requirements of a biology degree (including physical science courses) and biology coursework must include an introductory biology sequence and a course each in:

• cell

• microbiology

• ecology

• genetics

• evolution

Requirements for non-Biology majors

Biology total: 45 credits

• BI 211/214, 212/215, 213/216 Principles of Biology and Lab (5, 5, 5)

• BI 234, 235 Elementary Microbiology (6)

• BI 334 or BI 336 Molecular or Cell Biology (4)

• BI 341 Introduction to Genetics (4)

• BI 357 General Ecology (4)

• BI 358 Evolution (4)

• Two upper division biology electives, one of which must have a lab or field component (8)

Physical science electives: 18 credits

• Chemistry, physics, etc. as approved by advisor 

Total: 63 credits

When ready to apply to GTEP, students should request a recommendation form from the faculty advisor: 

Sarah Eppley; eppley@pdx.edu; 503-725-8986