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Requirements for the Major - BS in Biology

Courses that fulfill both College Core Options and Major Requirements

Course Number
Course Name
Credits
CHM 109 - 110 General Chemistry I & II
10
MTH 231 Calculus I
4
PHY 101 - 102 General Physics I & II
8

Courses from outside the Department required for this Major

Course Number
Course Name
Credits
CHM 209 - 210 Organic Chemistry I & II
6
CHM 220 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2
CHM 222 or CHM 320 Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Synthesis Laboratory
2
MTH 270 or MTH 232 Statistics or Calculus II
3 - 4

Departmental Courses required for the Major

Course Number
Course Name
Credits
BIO 101 - 102 General Biology I & II
8
BIO 201 Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity
4
BIO 211 Genetics
4
BIO 316 Microbiology
4
BIO 399 Cell Biology
3
BIO 450 Seminar
2
BIO 200 - 400 Four electives on these two levels; two must have a laboratory component (4 credit courses); two need not. Majors choose electives in consultation with their advisor.
14
Total credits required: 78 - 79