BA/BS Programs in Biological Sciences
The Biological Sciences include the study of living
systems at levels ranging from the structure and function of molecules
to the behavior and evolution of communities of organisms. The Department
offers four different routes to mastering skills and knowledge in
this broad area. The B.A. and B.S. programs in Biology provide a
broad introduction to biology with opportunities for students to
create a program of study suited to their specific interests. Programs
of study focused on particular aspects of biology are the B.A. and
B.S. degrees in the areas of Behavioral Neuroscience and Molecular
Biology and the B.S. degree in Biochemistry. University and College of Arts and Sciences requirements
pertain to all of the majors listed below.
BA with Major in Biology
BS in Biology
BA with major in Behavioral Neuroscience
BS in Behavioral Neuroscience
BA with major in Molecular Biology
BS in Molecular Biology
BS in Biochemistry
Departmental Honors
Minors in Biology and Molecular Biology
BA with Major in Biology
Math
Math 51 Survey of Calculus I (4)
Math 52 Survey of Calculus II (3)
Math 12 or BioS 130 may be taken as an alternate to the second
semester of calculus.
Collateral Science
Chemistry 25, General Chemistry I (4)
Chemistry 51,52,53,58 Organic Chemistry and Labs I, II (8)
Biological Sciences
BioS 41 Biology Core I : Cellular and Molecular (3)
BioS 42 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory (1)
BioS 115 Biology Core II : Genetics (3)
BioS 116 Genetics Laboratory (1)
BioS 120 Biology Core III : Integrative and Comparative (4)
Approved Biology Electives ( 18 credits )
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BS in Biology
Math
Math 51,52 Survey of Calculus I, II (7)
Math 43 Linear Algebra (3)
BioS 130 BioStatistics (4)
Collateral Science
Chemistry 75, 76 or 25, 31 General Chemistry I and II (8)
Chemistry 51, 52, 53, 58 Organic Chemistry I, II and labs (8).
Physics 10, 12, 13, 22 General Physics I, II and labs (9)
Biological Sciences
BioS 41 Biology Core I : Cellular and Molecular (3)
BioS 42 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory (1)
BioS 115 Biology Core II : Genetics (3)
BioS 116 Genetics Laboratory (1)
BioS 120 Biology Core III : Integrative and Comparative (4)
BioS 317 Evolution (3)
Approved Biology Electives (22 credits): These credits must include
one course from list A and one from list B as well as four credits
of advanced laboratory courses.
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List B |
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Bios 276 Behavioral Neuroscience II |
BioS 324 Bacteriology |
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BioS 313 Vertebrate Histology |
BioS 345 Molecular Genetics |
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BioS 314 Vertebrate Development |
BioS 353 Virology |
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BioS 335 Animal Behavior |
BioS 356 Human Genetics and Reproduction |
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BioS 337 Behavioral Ecology |
BioS 367 Cell Biology |
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BioS 382 Endocrinology of Behavior |
BioS 371 Elements of Biochemistry I |
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BA with major in Behavioral Neuroscience
Math
Math 51, 52 Survey of Calculus I, II (7)
Collateral Science
Chemistry 25, General Chemistry I (4)
Chemistry 51, 52, 53, 58 Organic Chemistry I, II and labs (8)
Psychology 1 Introduction to Psychology (4)
Biological Sciences
BioS 41 Biology Core I : Cell and Molecular Biology (3)
BioS 42 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory (1)
BioS 115 Biology Core II : Genetics (3)
BioS 116 Biology Core II: Genetics Lab (1)
BioS 120 Biology Core III : Integrative and Comparative (4)
BioS 130 BioStatistics (4)
BioS 177 Behavioral Neuroscience I (3)
BioS 276 Behavioral Neuroscience II (3)
BioS 277 Experimental Neuroscience Lab (2)
BioS 382 Endocrinology of Behavior (3)
Approved Electives (6 credits)
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BS in Behavioral Neuroscience
Math
Math 51, 52 Survey of Calculus I, II (7)
Math 43 Linear Algebra (3)
Collateral Science
Chemistry 25, 31 General Chemistry I, II (8)
Chemistry 51, 52, 53, 58 Organic Chemistry I, II and labs (8)
Physics 10, 12, 13, 14 General Physics I, II and labs (9)
Psychology 1 Introduction to Psychology (4)
Biological Sciences
for students entering through Fall of 2006
BioS 41 Biology Core I : Cellular and Molecular (3)
BioS 42 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory (1)
BioS 115 Biology Core II : Genetics (3)
BioS 116 Genetics Laboratory (1)
BioS 120 Biology Core III : Integrative and Comparative (4)
BioS 130 BioStatistics (4)
BioS 177 Behavioral Neuroscience I (3)
BioS 276 Behavioral Neuroscience II (3)
BioS 277 Experimental Neuroscience Lab (2)
BioS 382 Endocrinology of Behavior (3)
BioS 371, 372 Elements of Biochemistry I, II (6)
BioS 377 Biochemistry Lab (3) or BioS 368 Cell
Biology Lab AND
BioS 234 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4) AND
Approved Electives (6 credits)
for students entering Fall of 2007 or later:
BioS 41 Biology Core I : Cellular and Molecular (3)
BioS 42 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory (1)
BioS 115 Biology Core II : Genetics (3)
BioS 116 Genetics Laboratory (1)
BioS 120 Biology Core III : Integrative and Comparative (4)
BioS 130 BioStatistics (4)
BioS 177 Behavioral Neuroscience I (3)
BioS 276 Behavioral Neuroscience II (3)
BioS 277 Experimental Neuroscience Lab (2)
BioS 382 Endocrinology of Behavior (3)
BioS 371,372 Elements of Biochemistry I, II (6)
BioS 377 Biochemistry Lab (3) or
BioS 368 Cell
Biology Lab (2) or
BioS 234 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4) AND
BioS 385 Neurophysiology and Memory (3) or
BioS 365 Neurobiology of Sensory Systems (3) AND
Approved Electives (6 credits)
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BA with major in Molecular Biology
Math
Math 51, 52 Survey of Calculus I, II (7)
Math 43 Linear Algebra (3)
Collateral Science
Chemistry 25, 31 General Chemistry I and II (8)
Chemistry 51, 52, 53, 58 Organic Chemistry and labs I, II (8)
Physics 10, 12, 13, 22 General Physics I, II and labs (9)
Biological Sciences
BioS 41 Biology Core I : Cellular and Molecular (3)
BioS 42 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory (1)
BioS 115 Biology Core II : Genetics (3)
BioS 116 Genetics Laboratory (1)
BioS 120 Biology Core III : Integrative and Comparative (4)
BioS 324 Bacteriology or BioS 328 Immunology or BioS 353 Virology
(3)
BioS 345, 346 Molecular Genetics and Lab (5)
BioS 367 Cell Biology (3)
BioS 371 Elements of Biochemistry I (3)
BioS 325 Bacteriology Lab or BioS 368 Cell Biology Lab or BioS
377 Biochemistry Lab (2-3)
Approved Molecular Biology Electives (6 credits)
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BS in Molecular Biology
Math
Math 51, 52 Survey of Calculus I, II (7)
Math 43 Linear Algebra (3)
BioS 130 BioStatistics(4)
Collateral Science
Chemistry 25, 31 General Chemistry I and II (8)
Chemistry 51, 52, 53, 58 Organic Chemistry and labs I, II (8)
Physics 10, 12, 13, 22 General Physics I, II and labs (9)
Biological Sciences
BioS 41 Biology Core I : Cellular and Molecular (3)
BioS 42 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory (1)
BioS 115 Biology Core II : Genetics (3)
BioS 116 Genetics Laboratory (1)
BioS 120 Biology Core III : Integrative and Comparative (4)
BioS 324 Bacteriology or BioS 328 Immunology or BioS 353 Virology
(3)
BioS 345, 346 Molecular Genetics and Lab (5)
BioS 367 Cell Biology (3)
BioS 371, 372 Elements of Biochemistry I, II (6)
BioS 381 Physical Biochemistry (3)
BioS 325 Bacteriology Lab or BioS 368 Cell Biology Lab or BioS
377 Biochemistry Lab (2-3)
Approved Molecular Biology Electives (12 credits)
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BS in Biochemistry
Math
Math 51, 52 Survey of Calculus I, II (7)
Math 43 Linear Algebra (3)
BioS 130 BioStatistics (4)
Collateral Science
Chemistry 75, 76 General Chemistry I and II (8) (or Chm
25, 31)
Chemistry 51, 52, 53, 58 Organic Chemistry and labs I, II (8)
Chemistry 194 Physical Chemistry
Chemistry 307 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 332 Analytical Chemistry (3)
Physics 10, 12, 13, 22 General Physics I, II and labs (9)
Biological Sciences
BioS 41 Biology Core I : Cellular and Molecular (3)
BioS 42 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory (1)
BioS 115 Biology Core II : Genetics (3)
BioS 371, 372 Elements of Biochemistry I, II (6)
BioS 377 Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
Approved Biology Electives (3)
Advanced Laboratory and/or Research (4 credits)
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Departmental Honors
A student may apply for admission to the departmental honors program through a potential thesis advisor. Requirements for Departmental Honors include a major GPA of 3.25 and at least 2 semesters of research for a minimum of 6 credits. The student must write a research proposal for their project and a thesis at the conclusion of their research. This work must be presented in a symposium at the end of the project. Students must meet regularly to discuss their research progress in BioS 387 and BioS 388 to facilitate progress in the research project.
Minors in Biology and Molecular
Biology
Minors in biology and molecular biology are available. Contact
the department for details.
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