Jan 13, 2025  
Undergraduate College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Undergraduate College Catalog 2024-2025

Biology Major


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Major requirements


The major in Biology consists of a minimum of 46 credits.

A minimum of five Lab Experience courses must be completed in the Major, at least one of which must be at the 300-level.

At least one course, beyond the 100-level, must be taken from each area (Cells/Molecules, Organisms, and Systems).

Course requirements


Two Chemistry courses, each with a lab


One course that meets the Biology major quantitative requirement


Additional courses


  • Two additional 200-level Biology courses
  • Three 300-level Biology courses (at least one with a lab)

Policy for Biology Department concerning double majors and minors involving Biology


If you choose to double-major or to major-and-minor in two bioscience disciplines (Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, and Environmental Science), only one course may be overlapped between those majors or major-and-minor. Please note that it may not be possible to double-major in closely related majors. You should consult with your major advisor about your specific circumstances. Please also see the college policy regarding sharing courses between majors and minors.

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