Biology, BS

Lower Division Biology Requirements

• MATH 027 - Calculus I

• and one of the following three courses

• MATH 004 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics

• OR

• MATH 038 - Calculus II

• OR

• BIOL 119 - Research Design and Biostatistics

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• CHEM 008 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 009 - General Chemistry Lab I
• CHEM 010 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 011 - General Chemistry Lab II
• PHYSI 010 - General Physics I
• PHYSI 010L (lab)
• PHYSI 011 - General Physics II
• PHYSI 011L (lab)
• BIOL 001 - Introduction to Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
• BIOL 001L - Introductory Biology for Majors: Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
• BIOL 002 - Introductory Biology for Majors: Organisms and Evolution
• BIOL 002L - Organisms and Evolution Laboratory

Upper Division Requirements

• CHEM 104 - Organic Chemistry I

• CHEM 104L (lab)

• CHEM 106 - Organic Chemistry II

• CHEM 106L (lab)

Upper Division Biology Requirements

In addition, seven upper-division biology courses, at least five of which must include a laboratory component. To develop a broad background in biology and to experience major areas of study within the discipline, Biology BS majors are required to take both courses from Group I and at least one course from Groups II, III, and IV. The remainder of the seven required may come from any group.

Note

Lower-division requirements for split majors must be determined by consultation between the student and their advisor, and approved by the chairs of the departments involved.​ All split majors with biology as the predominant area must be arranged by petition. They must have a clear emphasis, a direction and show relatedness among the courses chosen. The specific upper-division courses selected for any split major must be arranged between the student and their advisor and be approved by the chairs of the departments involved.