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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology Major
The BS degree in Biology requires completion of 39 credits in biology and 23 credits in supporting courses. Many of these courses also fulfill the requirements of the University’s Foundational Core or Liberal Arts Exploration courses.
Degree Requirements
Required Biology Core Courses
BI 111 | Concepts in Biology I: Molecules to Cells | 3 |
BI 112 | Concepts in Biology II: Cells to Organisms | 3 |
BI 113 | Concepts in Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
BI 114 | Concepts in Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
BI 201 | Genetics & Evolution | 3 |
BI 202 | Ecology & Evolution | 3 |
BI 203 | Genetics & Evolution Laboratory | 1 |
BI 204 | Ecology & Evolution Laboratory | 1 |
BI 399 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
Additional Required Courses for the Biology Major
Students must select six additional Biology courses at the 200 level or higher, comprising at least one course from the Environmental, Organismal, and Molecular areas. Two of the six courses must be at the 300 level. Three of the six courses must include labs (one at the 300 level). Three credits of research (BI 390) or internship (BI 360) are encouraged. Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BI 206) does not count toward this requirement, but Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BI 207) can count. For the most up to date listing of courses and special topics, please consult the listing maintained on the Biology Department’s website.
Environmental Area
Organismal Area
Molecular Area
Required Supporting Courses
CH 151 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
CH 153 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
CH 152 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
CH 154 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
CH 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CH 223 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
PY 104 | Elements of Physics | 3 |
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PY 104L | Elements of Physics Lab | 1 |
| or | |
PY 111 | General Physics I | 3 |
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PY 113 | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| or | |
PY 151 | Principles of Physics I | 3 |
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PY 153 | Principles of Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
MA 131 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
MA 140 | Precalculus | 4 |
| or above (MA 151 Calculus I is recommended) | |