Requirements for the Biology Major
Thirty six credits (36) in Biology. These must include, 210, 211, 341, and 451; one course dealing specifically with plants (231, 311, or 312); and one course designated as Field Experience (231, 311, 321, 322, 323, 424, 425, 426, 427, and certain 471 courses).
Biology 121, 122, or Biology 125, 126, and Chemistry 111, 112 are prerequisites to Biology 210, 211 and 341 and most upper-level courses and should be taken in the student’s first year. The core courses of Biology 210, 211, and 341 are also prerequisites for various upper-level courses and should be completed during the second year of study. Biology 210, 211, and 341 must be completed before students register for Biology 451, which can be taken only during the senior year. All graduating students must participate in the assessment of the major.