Departmental Requirements
Students considering majoring in Biology should enroll in Introductory Biology in the fall (Biology 100, 101, or 103) and spring (Biology 102) of their first year. These courses provide a foundation in biological sciences and are prerequisites for most upper-division courses. They also fulfill the Science Perspective (SP).
In addition to having ten courses in Biology, majors are required to complete one year each of chemistry and math (one year of calculus, or one semester of calculus and one semester of statistics). First-year students who are strongly leaning towards a major in biology or biochemistry and nolecular biology are also encouraged to enroll in Chemistry 101/102 (or Chemistry 103) during their first year. Students with strong high school backgrounds in chemistry, biology, and calculus can enroll in these three courses plus an elective during their first year. Students who are exploring the biology major may wish to take Introductory Biology during their first year and begin chemistry and calculus during their sophomore year. View requirements for the major and example curricular outlines.
Students who received a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Biology Exam have been given credit for Biology 102, which is a spring course. By participating in the fall semester of Introductory Biology, students are given the opportunity to experience college level biology classes, evaluate their level of preparation, and meet members of the biology department. Students who have received AP credit and feel that Biology 102 would be a more appropriate course for them should contact Professor Susan Foster to discuss the possibility of exchanging credit for 101 and 102.
Students with questions are encouraged to email Professor Susan Foster.
Visit the biology department Web pages.
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