The introductory Biology program for majors (BI 110) serves as a solid preparation for more advanced study and is a prerequisite for any advanced courses. The second tier of the Biology program includes required courses of Molecular Genetics (BI 207) and Ecology and Evolution (BI 238).
Required Courses
Four Biology Electives - 200-level or Higher
Students must complete a minimum of four biology courses numbered 200 or higher, including at least one from each of the following sections:
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Organismal Biology
Systems Biology
Tool Courses
Students should complete as many of the following tool courses as possible before enrolling in 200- 300 level courses. Math: MA 133 is required for CH 110; A course in statistics (e.g. MA 123 or PS 243) is highly recommended.
Three chemistry courses from the following list are required for the major:
Additionally, students must take two quantitative electives from the following list:
Capstone
In the senior year, all majors complete the program by enrolling in one of the capstone options offered in Biology:
- BI 404 for students who have conducted research or completed an internship supervised by faculty in Biology
- BI 441 for Biology, Health Sciences, or Kinesiology Students who need a capstone course.
