Biology Major

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Unlike other majors in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, this major along with the basic curriculum will not satisfy degree completion requirements. Students choosing this major must also choose a minor or another major.

Degree programs offered by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics share a common core of courses. Students in these programs must complete the Basic Curriculum and the major curriculum below.

V. Other Core Requirements

(If not previously taken as part of the Basic Curriculum)

BY 101. Introductory Biology I Credits: 4
BY 212. General Botany Credits: 4
BY 222. General Zoology Credits: 4
CH 111. General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CH 112. General Chemistry II Credits: 4
MH 114. Precalculus Trigonometry Credits: 3
UWA 101. Freshman Seminar Credits: 1

Curriculum for Biology Major: 44 hours

BY 308. Seminar in Biology Credits: 1
BY 340. Microbiology Credits: 4
BY 380. Genetics Credits: 4
BY 450. Ecology Credits: 4
BY 472. Cell Biology Credits: 4
CH 241. Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CH 242. Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
MH 246. Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 4
Advisor approved electives in Biology, Environmental Science, or Geology from the 300 to 400 level (11)

This program must be completed in conjunction with a minor in another field.