Biology

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Requirements for the Major in Biology - Integrative Track

The major requires successful completion of the following:

Course Requirements 1,2
BIOL 130Field Investigations in Biology4
BIOL 133Introductory Molecular Biology and Genetics 34
BIOL 213Evolutionary Biology4
BIOL 223Genetics (Lab)4
BIOL 233Molecular Cell Biology4
BIOL 324Junior Seminar2
BIOL 424Senior Seminar2
CHEM 120General Chemistry (Lab)4
or CHEM 150 Advanced General Chemistry (Lab)
Select two of the following:8
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (Lab)
Environmental Physiology of Plants (Lab)
Biology of Human Reproduction
Plant Growth and Development
General and Human Physiology
General and Human Physiology (Lab)
Environment and Development
Developmental Biology (Lab)
Developmental Biology
Select eight additional hours in biology (BIOL) from courses numbered 200 or above: 48
Total Semester Hours44
Additional Requirements
A comprehensive examination

Required for a B.S. (but not for a B.A.) in Biology

Course Requirements
Select four additional courses in mathematics, statistics, or science outside biology, including at least two lab science courses16
Total Semester Hours16