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Administered by the Department of Department of Zoology and Genetics.

Cr.	Degree Requirements*
12.5	Communications
	Engl 104, 105; an advanced English writing course (Engl 302-316); oral communication (AgEdS 311, Sp Cm 212; Lib 160
11	Math
	Must include at least one course from both calculus and statistics chosen from Math 160, 165, 166, 181, 182; Stat 101 or 104, 401, 402, 403
3	Computer Studies
	Three credits in computer science or computer applications chosen from an approved list. See department for list.
31	Physical sciences
	Chem 177, 177L, 178, 178L (or 211), 331, 331L, 332, 332L; BBMB 404 or 420; Chem 211 or 321 or BBMB 405 or 411; Physics 111, 112 or 221, 222
23	Biological sciences
	Biol 211, 211L, 212, 212L, 313, 313L, 314, 314L; Micro 302; Biol 315
15	Humanities, ethics, and social sciences
	15 credits including at least 3 cr. each in the humanities, social sciences, ethics, international perspectives and U.S. diversity chosen from an approved list.

	The environment-intensive and problem solving-intensive college requirements can be satisfied by selection of appropriate courses. See department for lists.
9.5	Genetics
	Gen 110, 410, 411, 460 or 462, 491
9	Support electives
	Choose 9 credits from approved list. See department for list. Biol (A Ecl) 312 must be included in the program
	Electives
	Additional electives sufficient to equal the 128 credits required for graduation.
128	Total credits


Typical Program for the First Year
Cr.	Fall
5	General Chemistry: Chem 177,177L
3	First-Year Composition: Engl 104
4	Calculus: Math 165 or 181
4	Principles of Biology: Biol 211,212L
0.5	Orientation and Career
	Opportunities: Gen 110
0.5	Library Instruction: Lib 160

Cr.	Spring
4	General Chemistry: Chem 178,178L
3	First-Year Composition: Engl 105
4	Calculus: Math 161 or 166 or 182
4	Principles of Biology: Biol 212,212L