College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Biology - Major

BA with a concentration in biology
Required courses in the concentration establish a core of fundamental knowledge in biological and related sciences. Students build on this foundation through a variety of lecture, laboratory, field, and seminar courses that explore areas within biology from the basic level to current research topics.

All biology majors are required to take

  • General Biology I and II (or Fast Track BIO)
  • Research Methods in Biology
  • Biostatistics
  • Genetics
  • General Chemistry I and II
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Two semesters of biology seminar

Upper level requirements and electives are determined according to your career interests and your decision to focus on cell/molecular biology or organismal/ecological biology.

For detailed information about the major, see BA with a concentration in Biology.