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
Other Requirements
Students must also complete a minimum of four Biology courses number 200 or higher, including at least one from each of the following categories:
Capstone
In the senior year, all majors complete the program by enrolling in one of the capstone options offered in Biology:
- The two-semester sequence of Research and Analysis I (BI 401) and II (BI 402),
- HS 402 for students interested in the Health Sciences or who need a one semester capstone experience, or
- BI 404 for students who have conducted research or completed an internship supervised by faculty in 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:
