As a biology major, students are introduced to both breadth and depth in the biological sciences. Students build a firm foundation in ecology and evolution, organismal biology, and cellular and molecular biology before exploring a variety of upper-level courses and electives that expand their understanding of the living world. As part of the major, students gain hands-on experience through laboratories, field study, and research experiences. Together these opportunities provide students with the data analysis, critical thinking, and scientific communication skills necessary in the workforce and in pre-professional or graduate programs.
Major : Bachelor of Arts
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Units | Course Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 161 | Ecology and Evolution | 1 | |
| BIO 185 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 1 | |
| BIO 221 | Genetics | 1 | |
| BIO 462 | Research Methods in Biology | 1 | Culminating experience |
Five others, two of which must be at the 300 level, but not include 301, 307, 308, 309, 357, 370 or 380.
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Units | Course Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE 161 | Principles of Chemistry I | 1 | Or equivalent |
| CHE 185 | Principles of Chemistry II | 1 |
Total Major Units: 11
No more than 1 credit of any combination of BIO 308, 309 and 380 can count towards graduation.
Major : Bachelor of Science
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Units | Course Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 161 | Ecology and Evolution | 1 | |
| BIO 185 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 1 | |
| BIO 221 | Genetics | 1 | |
| BIO 231 | Biodiversity | 1 | |
| BIO 462 | Research Methods in Biology | 1 | Culminating experience |
Six others, two of which must be at the 300 level, but not include 301, 307, 308, 309, 357, 370 or 380.
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Units | Course Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE 161 | Principles of Chemistry I | 1 | Or equivalent |
| CHE 185 | Principles of Chemistry II | 1 | |
| CHE 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 1 | |
| CHE 231 | Organic Chemistry II | 1 | |
| MAT 121 | Calculus I | 1 |
Choose one pair from the following:
- CHE 341 and CHE 342
- CS 220 and either 223 or 229
- GEO 16x and either a 200- or 300-level GEO course
- KIP 215 and 230
- PHY 161 and 185
- PSY 162 and 164
Total Major Units: 18
No more than 1 credit of any combination of BIO 308, 309 and 380 can count towards graduation.
Students earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with the CHE 341 and CHE 342 cognate may not also minor in Chemistry.
Minor:
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Units | Course Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 161 | Ecology and Evolution | 1 | |
| BIO 185 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 1 |
And any three others, but not to include 301, 302, 307, 308, 309, 370, or 380.
Total Minor Units: 15
All courses (except 301) include an integrated laboratory experience.