Overview
Our faculty are committed to mentoring and engaging students in the scientific process and the study of life on Earth.
This program will challenge you to:
- Study in a research-based curriculum.
- Build a solid foundation for understanding life on earth.
- Pursue your own areas of interest within the field of biology.
- Complete fieldwork and laboratory research for hands-on, in-depth learning.
- Prepare for medical, dental, veterinary and other graduate schools.
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Major
Biology Major
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
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45-48 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Major Requirements
Complete the following (19 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-201 | Biology I: Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-210L | Molecules to Cells Research-Based Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology | 1 credits |
| BIO-203 | Ecology, Evolution and Diversity | 3 credits |
| BIO-203L | Ecology Evolution and Diversity Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-316 | Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO-330 | Cell Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-330L | Cell Biology Lab | 1 credits |
Complete courses in Chemistry, Math and Physics (11-12 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE-141 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
| PHY-231 | General Physics I | 3 credits |
| PHY-231L | General Physics I Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| PHY-271 | Analytical Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credits |
Complete one Physiology course (4 credits) from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-374 | Animal Physiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-374L | Animal Physiology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-375 | Plant Physiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-375L | Plant Physiology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-376 | Neurophysiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-376L | Neurophysiology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-377 | Physiology of Extremes | 3 credits |
| BIO-377L | Physiology Extremes Lab | 1 credits |
Complete 4-6 credits (to include lab or prep) in Ecology, Evolution, or Systematics from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-317 | Stream Ecology | 3 credits |
| BIO-317L | Stream Ecology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-319 | Ichthyology | 3 credits |
| BIO-319L | Ichthyology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-322.1 | Field Botany | 3 credits |
| BIO-322L | Field Botany Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-326 | Coastal Marine Ecology | 4 credits |
| BIO-326L | Coastal Marine Ecology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-331 | Evolution | 3 credits |
| BIO-331L | Evolution Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-339 | Mammalogy | 3 credits |
| BIO-339L | Mammalogy Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-345 | Ecology | 3 credits |
| BIO-345L | Ecology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-346 | Field Biology | 4 credits |
| and | ||
| BIO-346.1 | Field Biology Preparation | 2 credits |
| BIO-349 | Vertebrate Natural History | 3 credits |
| BIO-349L | Vertebrate Natural History Lab | 1 credits |
Complete the Biology Capstone Seminar and Senior Comprehensive Exam (3 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-450 | Biology Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |
| BIO-499 | Senior Comprehensive Examination |
Complete Upper Division Biology Electives (4 or more credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO- | Complete additional 300- or 400-level courses to total at least 34 credits of Biology coursework, including CHE-412/CHE-412L |
Recommended Electives
For a career in biology, the following electives are recommended:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE-142 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| CHE-301 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHE-301L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 credits |
| CHE-302 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHE-302L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 credits |
| PHY-232 | General Physics II | 3 credits |
| PHY-232L | General Physics II Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| PHY-272 | Analytical Physics II | 4 credits |
| PHY-272L | Analytical Physics II Lab | 1 credits |
| MAT-150 | Applied Calculus: a Modeling Approach | 4 credits |
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
| BIO-396 | Biology Research | 1-3 credits |
| and | ||
| BIO-496 | Biology Research | 1-3 credits |
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Minor
Biology Minor
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
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21-24 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Minor Requirements
Math Courses
Complete 3-4 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
| MAT-150 | Applied Calculus: a Modeling Approach | 4 credits |
Biology Required Courses
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-201 | Biology I: Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-210L | Molecules to Cells Research-Based Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology | 1 credits |
| BIO-203 | Ecology, Evolution and Diversity | 3 credits |
| BIO-203L | Ecology Evolution and Diversity Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-330 | Cell Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-330L | Cell Biology Lab | 1 credits |
Additional Biology Courses
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO- | BIO Complete 2 additional Biology Courses, 1 course must be 300-level or above |
Students who wish to receive certification in biology as a second teaching field must complete 20 credits of biology including this minor. In such a case, this minor should include the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-203 | Ecology, Evolution and Diversity | 3 credits |
| BIO-300-level | Any Systematics course |
Humanities & Fine Arts
Social Sciences & History
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Professional Studies & Enhancements
Minor
Human Biology Minor
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
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15 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Minor Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-1XX or 2XX | Complete one Math course numbered 111 or above (excluding MAT-221 or MAT-222) |
excluding MAT-221 and MAT-222
Complete 12 credits (including at least two BIO courses, with at least one laboratory course) from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-102 | Biology of Human Disease | 3 credits |
| BIO-102L | Biology of Human Disease Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-108 | Human Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO-109 | Biology of Reproduction | 3 credits |
| BIO-129 | Murder, Medicine and Magic | 3 credits |
| BIO-145 | Drugs, Brains and Behavior | 3 credits |
| BIO-145L | Drugs, Brain and Behavior Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-159 | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-159L | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-201 | Biology I: Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-210L | Molecules to Cells Research-Based Lab | 1 credits |
| CHE-124 | Forensic Science | 2 credits |
| HHP-106 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 credits |
| HHP-317 | Drug Use and Abuse | 3 credits |
| HHP-318 | Applied Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HHP-319 | Mechanical Analysis of Sport | 3 credits |
| PSY-202 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-330 | Introduction to Neuropsychology | 3 credits |