University of Indianapolis - College of Arts & Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Biology Majors (BIOL)
Bachelor of Arts or Science
ABAD
BIOL
updated 05/12
Freshman Year
Semester I take
 BIOL
 CHEM
155
150
Semester II take
 BIOL
165
 CHEM 160
 CSCI ELEC
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General Biology I: Diversity of Life (4)
General Chemistry I (3) and CHEM 151 General Chemistry Lab I (1)
General Biology II: Introduction to Cell Biology (4)
General Chemistry II (3) and CHEM 161 General Chemistry Lab II (1)
(CSCI 132 recommended) (2 or 3)
Sophomore Year
BIOL
225
Introduction to Genetics (4)
BIOL
265
Ecology (4)
CHEM 250
Organic Chemistry I (3) and CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
CHEM 260
Organic Chemistry II (3) and CHEM 261 Organic Chemistry Lab II (2)
MATH ELEC
(MATH 190 recommended) (4)
MATH ELEC
(MATH 191, 220, or 245 recommended) (4)
Junior and Senior Years
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PHYS
150
PHYS
153
PHYS
160
PHYS
163
BIOL ELEC
CHEM ELEC
General Physics I (4) or
General Physics I, Calculus Based (4)
General Physics II (4) or
General Physics II, Calculus Based (4)
Biology Electives (18 hours required)†
Chemistry Elective (3-4)†
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NOTE: A grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Biology
major.
† Electives must be 210 level or greater. At least 3 courses must include a laboratory
The Biology major requires a minimum of 73 hours.
The above courses allow the student to have a major in Biology. Addition of Analytical Chemistry (CHEM310) ** earns the student a Chemistry Minor. Further addition of Physical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Lab,
Chemistry Seminar, and 4 hours of Chemistry electives at CHEM 230 level or above** earns the student a
Chemistry Major in addition to the Biology Major.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Degree require a minimum of 124 hours. See the College
of Arts & Sciences General Education Core Guide/Bachelor of Arts or Science for additional course
requirements.
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Below are recommended electives for pre-professional programs students:
Pre-Medical/ Pre-Dental/Pre-Optometry
BIOL 220 General Microbiology (4)
BIOL 230 Cell Biology (4)
BIOL 305 Human Functional Anatomy (4)
BIOL 325 Advanced Genetics (4)
BIOL 330 Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIOL/CHEM 320 Biochemistry (3)
BIOL 270 Immunology (3)
BIOL/CHEM 390 Molecular Biology (4)
BIOL/CHEM 395 Biochemistry II (3)
BIOL 425 Dental Science (3)
Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Occupational Therapy
BIOL 305 Human Functional Anatomy (4) or BIOL 240 Vertebrate Anatomy (4)
BIOL 330 Mammalian Physiology (4)
Pre-Veterinary
BIOL 230 Cell Biology (4)
BIOL 240 Vertebrate Anatomy (4)
BIOL 325 Advanced Genetics (4)
BIOL 330 Mammalian Physiology (4)
BIOL/CHEM 320 Biochemistry (3)
Students anticipating graduate school (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Biology
BIOL 220 General Microbiology (4)
BIOL 230 Cell Biology (4)
BIOL 325 Advanced Genetics (4)
BIOL 270 Immunology (3)
BIOL 390 Molecular Biology (4)
BIOL/CHEM 320 Biochemistry (3)
Note regarding Biology electives: Many elective courses are offered every other year.
Note regarding early admission to professional programs: Biology majors planning to apply to a
professional program (e.g., medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, physical therapy, or occupational therapy)
may be eligible for admission to such a program after their junior year if (1) all liberal arts core requirements
are met, and (2) a minimum of 94 undergraduate semester hours are completed, and (3) all major courses except
the chemistry elective and 5 hours of biology elective have been satisfied.
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Biology Major and its requirements, Dr. P. Roger
Sweets, Biology Department (788-3406, Lilly Science Hall, Room 130-D) or Krista Swisher, Key
Advisor for the College of Arts & Sciences (788-3391, Esch Hall, Room 233). Courses and
requirements sometimes change, so keep in contact with your advisor.