Department of Biology

Requirements for the Major

Biology Department Home Major Requirements

BS in BIO: Pre-Professional Concentration BS in BIO: Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration BS in Environmental Science BS in Medical Technology BS in BioChemistry

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Below are listed courses required for the B.S. 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

CS 201 Computer Science I
4

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 211 Genetics
4

BIO 270 Evolution
4

BIO 316 Microbiology
4

BIO 399 Cell Biology
3

BIO 450 Seminar
2

BIO 300 - 400 Four electives on these two levels; two must have a laboratory component (4 credit courses); two need not. Majors choose eletives in consultation with their advisor.
14

BIO 451 Capstone: Seminar in Science, Technology, and Society
2

Total credits required: 80 - 81