This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2021-2022 VCU Bulletin. This edition includes all programs and courses approved by the publication deadline; however we may receive notification of additional program approvals after the launch. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
BIOL 497. Ecological Service Learning. 1 Hour.
Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Prerequisite: BIOL 317 with a minimum grade of C. A service-learning course coupled to course content and material taught in BIOL 317. Students will seek out ecologically relevant opportunities with local, state and federal community partners who will provide experiences to enhance academic enrichment and personal growth and will help foster a sense of civic responsibility. Students must complete a minimum of 20 service-learning hours with community partner(s).
Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in biological/genomic sciences
...1-2 BNFO 497 Research and Thesis (variable) 1 1-4 BNFO/BIOL 541 Laboratory...
Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in computational sciences
...1-2 BNFO 497 Research and Thesis (variable) 1 1-4 BNFO/BIOL 540 Fundamentals...
Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in quantitative/statistical sciences
...year Fall semester Hours BIOL 151 Introduction to...as pass/fail. BNFO 497. Research and Thesis...
Center for the Study of Biological Complexity
http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/vcu-life-sciences/center-study-biological-complexity/
...hours. 2 credits. Corequisite: BIOL 151 or 152...as pass/fail. BNFO 497. Research and Thesis...
Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in life science engineering
...four credits of ENGR 497 must be completed...Junior year Fall semester BIOL 151 & BIOZ 151...
Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
...hours, except for ENGR 497 Note: A minimum...rubrics: ACCT, ANAT, BIOC, BIOL, BIOS, BNFO, BUSN...
Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in chemical engineering
...greater Offered in BIOC, BIOL, BIOZ, BNFO, BUSN...four credits of ENGR 497 must be completed...