Biology
A minimum of 37 credits in biology courses is required for the major. (No more than 8 credits of 300-level electives can be applied to this total. In addition, two 400-level BIO courses with labs must be among the 37 credits). An additional requirement is 16 credits of chemistry, 8 credits of physics, and 3-4 credits of calculus or statistics. Pre- Health Professions students should refer to Pre-Health Profession: Biology Major Guidelines.
Sequence #1 – For students placed into MTH111
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NOTE: BIO 201, 202 (with a grade of C or better); CHM 205, 206 are prerequisites for progression into the following majors-only coursework BIO302/310/311/315.
Sequence #2 – For students placed into MTH122
RECOMMENDED COURSES IN THE FRESHMAN YEAR
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NOTE: BIO 201, 202 (with a grade of C or better); CHM 205, 206 are prerequisites for progression into the following majors-only coursework BIO302/310/311/315.
Sequence #3 – For students placed into MTH201 Calc or MTH243 Stats
RECOMMENDED COURSES IN THE FRESHMAN YEAR
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NOTE: BIO 201, 202 (with a grade of C or better); CHM 205, 206 are prerequisites for progression into the following majors-only coursework BIO302/310/311/315.
Further Recommendations
Students need to be aware of the sequential nature of some courses in biology, chemistry and physics, and of the prerequisites for upper-division science courses. Care must be taken in planning the student’s program because not all courses are offered every semester.
Transfer Students
Transfer students in particular need to be aware of the sequential nature of some courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, and of the prerequisites for upper-division science courses. They should take the appropriate freshman and sophomore science courses so they can seamlessly transition into the upper-division curriculum.