2007-2009
Academics
University Information
Catalog Index
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Curriculum in Biology
Administered by the Departments of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology; and Genetics, Development and Cell Biology.
| Typical Program for the First Year |
| Cr. |
Degree Requirements |
|
12.5
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Interpersonal and public communication skills
Engl 150, 250; one advanced writing course chosen from Engl 302 through 316, or JLMC 347; oral communication Sp Cm 212; Lib 160
|
| 11 |
Mathematics
11credits of Math or Statistics, to include one semester each of Calculus and Statistics. |
| 25 |
Physical sciences
Phys 111 and 112, or 221 and 222; Chem 163, 163L; 164, 164L; 231, 231L; 211, 211L or 177, 177L; 178, 178L; 331, 331L; 332, 332L |
| 23.5 |
Biological sciences core
Biol 110, 111, 211, 211L; 212, 212L, 312, 313, 313L, 314, 314L, 315
|
| 20 |
Advanced biology courses |
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20 credits in approved biology courses numbered 300 and above from department-approved list; minimum of two laboratory or field courses must be included. Note: 17 credits required when a minor in an approved area is completed. |
| 15 |
Humanities and social science |
|
3 cr. in humanities, social sciences, ethics, international perspectives and U.S. diversity chosen from an approved list. The environmental intensive requirement is met by the core requirement of 312. |
| 13-16 |
Free electives |
| 120 |
Total credits |
| Typical Program for the First Year |
| Cr. |
Fall |
| R |
Orientation in Biology: Biol 110 |
| 3 |
Critical Thinking and Communication: Engl 150 |
| 5 |
General Chemistry:Chem 163, 163L; or 177, 177L |
| 4 |
Mathematics or Statistics: Math 165 or 181; or Stat 101 or 104 |
| 4 |
Principles of Biology: Biol 211, 211L |
| Cr. |
Spring |
| 0.5 |
Opportunities in Biology: Biol 111 |
| 3 |
First-Year Composition: Engl 105 |
| 4 |
General Chemistry: Chem 164, 164L; or 178, 178L |
| 4 |
Mathematics: Math 182 or 166; Stat 101/104 |
| 4 |
Principles of Biology: Biol 212, 212L |
| 0.5 |
Library: Lib 160 |
| 3-6 |
Elective |
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