2013-14 Biology Curriculum Checklist
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Course Number & Title
BI 200 Molecules & Cells (fall/spring)
Credits
3
BI 201 Ecology & Evolution (fall/spring)
3
NOTE: there is no AP substitution for BI 201 (Ecology & Evolution)
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BI 204 Investigations in Molecular Cell Biology Lab (fall/spring)
3
NOTE: Taken after BI 200
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Category A: Genes & Genomes
3
One from the following:
 BI 315 Introduction to Genomics (fall)
 BI 319 Genetics & Genomics (fall/spring)
 BI 417 Microbial Genetics (spring)
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Category B: Organismal & Systems Biology
3-4
One from the following:
 BI 303 Introduction to Physiology (fall/spring)
 BI 321 Plant Biology (spring)
 BI 432 Developmental Biology (fall)
 BI 433 Human Physiology with Lab (spring)
 BI 481 Introduction to Neuroscience (fall)
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One Advanced Experience Course (see listing on reverse side)
2-3
NOTE: Undergraduate Research can also be used to satisfy the Advanced Experience requirement. While independent Undergrad
Research courses may be taken over several semesters for credit, only 3 of these credits can be applied towards the major.
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Additional Biology Electives (numbered 300 and above – see listing on reverse)
Biology Majors are encouraged to take more electives than the required number for graduation.
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BS Majors – Total of 30 credits for all biology courses.
BA Majors – Total of 33 credits for all biology courses
(9 credits can be from BA Elective List)
CO-REQUISITES
BS MAJORS
BA MAJORS
Chemistry (15-16 credits)
Chemistry (8 credits)
☐ General Chemistry 1 & 2 with Labs (CH109-110; CH111-112)
☐ Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab (CH 231-232)
☐ Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab (CH 233-234) or
Biological Chemistry (BI 435) or Biochemistry 1 (CH 561)
NOTE: Biochemistry (BI 435 or CH 561) cannot count towards the Organic
Chem 2 requirement and as a biology elective.
☐ General Chemistry 1 & 2 with Labs (CH109-110; CH111-112)
Quantitative (credits depend on math background)
☐ Calculus 1 (MT 100) or AP credit
Quantitative (4 course equivalents; 6-18 credits)
☐ Calculus 1 (MT 100) or AP or equivalent
☐ Calculus 2 (MT 101) or AP or Biostatistics (BI 230 or EC 151)
☐ TWO Additional Courses from this list:
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Intro Physics 1 (calculus-based) with Lab (PH 211)
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Intro Physics 2 (calculus-based) with Lab (PH 212)
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Biostatistics (BI 230) or Statistics (EC 151; MT 353)
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Computer Science 1 (CS 101)
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Computer Science 2 (CS 102)
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Calculus 2 (MT 101)
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MT courses numbered 200 or higher
NOTE: Biology BS majors who are in the pre-med program should take
Physics 1&2 with labs and consider adding statistics.
Calculus Placement & Sequencing Notes
Calculus 1 requirement is satisfied by MT 100 or an AP score of 4
or 5 on the AB exam or a score of 3 on the BC exam.
Calculus 1 & 2 can be satisfied by completing MT 101 or an AP
score of 4 or 5 on the BC exam.
Calculus 1 & 2 can be taken concurrently with Physics 1 & 2.
Biology majors typically begin and/or complete calculus during
freshman year.
2013-14 BIOLOGY ELECTIVES
Fall 2013
Introduction to Physiology (BI 303)
Cell Biology (BI 304)
Introduction to Genomics (BI 315)
Genetics & Genomics (BI 319)
Introduction to Bioinformatics (BI 420)
Human Anatomy with Lab (BI 426)
Developmental Biology (BI 432)
Biological Chemistry (BI 435)
Molecular Biology (BI 440)
Principles of Immunology (BI 457)
Introduction to Neuroscience (BI 481)
Biochemistry 1 (CH 561)
Chemical Biology: Structure & Function (CH 567)
Spring 2014
Introduction to Physiology (BI 303)
Cell Biology (BI 304)
Genetics & Genomics (BI 319)
Plant Biology (BI 321)
Microbiology (BI 414)
Microbial Genetics (BI 417)
Medical Biochemistry & Metabolism (BI 429)
Human Physiology with Lab (BI 433)
Biological Chemistry (BI 435)
Molecular Biology (BI 440)
Animal Behavior (BI 445)
Cancer Biology (BI 451)
Recombinant DNA Technology (BI 506)
Biochemistry 2 (CH 562)
Chemical Biology: Nucleic Acids (CH 565)
Introduction to Biological Membranes (CH 570)
ADVANCED EXPERIENCE COURSES
Fall 2013
Courses (3 credits)
Current Topics in Ecology (BI 442)
Cellular Differentiation (BI 509)
Human Parasitology (BI 517)
Virus Infections & Cellular Transport (BI 533)
Biology of the Nucleus (BI 570)
Research in Molecular Microbiology Lab (BI 479)
Research in Molecular Biology Lab (BI 483)
Research in Neuroscience Lab (BI 485)
Methods in Community Ecology Lab (BI 486)
Courses (2 credits)
Advanced Lab in Cell Imaging (BI 545)
Topics in Microbial Pathogenesis (BI 546)
Spring 2014
Courses (3 credits)
Environmental Disruptors of Development (BI 513)
Immunity & Infectious Disease (BI 523)
Viruses, Genes & Evolution (BI 536)
Literature for Neurological Diseases (BI 537)
Genomics & Personalized Medicine (BI 543)
DNA Viruses and Cancer (BI 563)
Research in Molecular Genetics Lab (BI 487)
Research in Biochemistry Lab (BI 484)
Research in Neuroscience Lab (BI 485)
Courses (2 credits)
Advanced Lab in Cell Imaging (BI 545)
Plant Biology Lab (BI 421)
Earth & Environmental Studies Courses that Could Count Towards Biology BS or BA Major
(Maximum of 6 credits of GE courses can be applied towards major across all semesters)
Fall 2013
Spring 2014
Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture (GE 310)
Paleobiology (GE 330)
Restoration Ecology (GE 312)
Global Biogeochemical Cycles (GE 440)
Approved Biology BA Electives
Fall 2013
Philosophy of Science (PL 593)
Law, Medicine & Ethics (TH 598)
Environmental Sociology (SC 562)
Spring 2014
Philosophy of Health Science: East & West (PL 541)
Behavioral Neuroscience (PS 285)
Psychopharmacology (PS 386)
Law, Medicine & Ethics (TH 598)
University Core Requirements
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Arts (1 course)
Literature (1 course)
Philosophy (2 courses)
Writing (1 course)
☐ Cultural Diversity (1 course)
☐ Math (1 course)
☐ Social Science (2 courses)
☐ History (2 courses)
☐ Natural Science (2 courses)
☐ Theology (2 courses)