UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: B.S. in Biology: Human Biology Concentration
CREDITS REQUIRED IN MAJOR: 77
FOUNDATION/REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed below.
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE NAME
CREDITS
PREREQUISITES
BIO 105
Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology
3
BIO 106
Biological Principles I Laboratory
1.5
BIO 107
Biological Principles II: Evolution,
Biodiversity, and Ecology
Human Physiology I
Practical Human Anatomy and
Physiology I
Human Physiology II
4.5
Successful completion of the University's
readiness requirement in mathematics.
Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in
BIO 105. Successful completion of the University's
readiness requirement in mathematics..
Grades of C- or higher in BIO 105 and BIO 106.
3
1.5
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107.
BIO 111 or BIO 221 or concurrent.
3
Practical Human Anatomy and
Physiology II
Pathophysiology
1.5
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 221 or permission of
instructor.
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 112; BIO 211 or BIO
223 or concurrent.
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109, BIO 113, or BIO
223, or permission of instructor.
BIO 221
BIO 112
BIO 223
BIO 114
BIO 345
3
SELECT 15 credits FROM THE FOLLOWING including at least two laboratory courses (15 credits):
BIO 201
Genetics
3
BIO 205
BIO 305
BIO 306
BIO 311
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Developmental Biology
Developmental Biology Laboratory
Microbiology
5
3
2
3
BIO 282
Microbiology Laboratory
2
BIO 321
Neurobiology
3
BIO 322
BIO 361
BIO 362
BIO 401
Neurobiology Laboratory
Parasitology and Laboratory
Parasitological Laboratory
Animal Physiology
2
2
2
3
BIO 402
Animal Physiology Laboratory
2
BIO 407
3
BIO 409
Environmental Modulation of
Developmental Mechanisms
Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 410
Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
2
3
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 105 or BIO 111, or
permission of instructor.
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 or BIO 113.
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107
Prior or concurrent registration in BIO 305.
CHY 115 and grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 or
BIO 113; or permission of instructor.
Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in
BIO 281 or BIO 311; or permission of instructor.
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 or BIO 111, or
permission of instructor.
Prior or concurrent registration in BIO 321.
Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107.
BIO 361 or concurrently.
CHY 115, either PHY 111 or PHY 121, and grade of
C- or higher in either BIO 107 or BIO 113; or
permission of instructor.
Grade or C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in
BIO 401; MAT 220.
Grades of C- or higher in BIO 201 and BIO 305, or
permission of instructor.
CHY 115 and either grade of C- or higher in BIO
201 or concurrent enrollment in BIO 201.
BIO 409 or concurrently.
BIO 413
Applied Biostatistics
3
BIO 431
Principles of Immunology
3
BIO 432
Principles of Immunology Laboratory
2
Grade of C- or higher in MAT 220 or permission of
instructor.
CHY 107 or CHY 115, junior standing, and grade of
C- or higher in either BIO 107 or BIO 113; or
permission of instructor.
Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in
BIO 431, or permission of instructor.
NON MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 41-42 Credits
MAT 152
Calculus A
4
MAT 140 or appropriate score on the College Level
Math exam (for MAT 152)
MAT 152
Pre- or co-requisite: successful completion of MAT
108 or equivalent.
Co-requisite: CHY 113
Grade of C or better in CHY 113
Co-requisite: CHY 115
Grade of C or better in CHY 115
Co-requisite: CHY 251
Grade of C or better in CHY 251
Grade of C or better in CHY 252
Pre- or co-requisite: CHY 253
Grade of C or better in CHY 253 or by instructor
permission
Grade of C or better in CHY 254. Pre- or corequisite: CHY 461
MAT 220
CHY 113
Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Principles of Chemistry I
4
3
CHY 114
CHY 115
CHY 116
CHY 251
CHY 252
CHY 253
CHY 254
Laboratory Techniques I
Principles of Chemistry II
Laboratory Techniques II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
1
3
1
3
2
3
2
CHY 461
Biochemistry
3
CHY 462
Biochemistry Laboratory
2
CHY 463
OR
Biochemistry II
3
Grade of C or better in CHY 461
Successful completion of the University's readiness
requirement in mathematics.
Co-requisite: PHY 111 or PHY 121
PHY 111 or equivalent. Co-requisite: PHY 116.
Co-requisite: PHY 112 or 123.
SELECT One of the following two sequences:
Sequence 1:
PHY 111
Elements of Physics I
4
PHY 114
PHY 112
PHY 116
Introductory Physics Laboratory I
Elements of Physics II
Elements of Physics II Laboratory
1
4
1
Sequence 2:
PHY 121
General Physics I
4
PHY 114
PHY 123
Introductory Physics Laboratory I
General Physics II
1
4
PHY 116
Introductory Physics Laboratory II
1
Completion of MAT 152 (recommended) or
concurrent registration in MAT 152, or equivalent
experience.
Co-requisite: PHY 121
PHY 121 or equivalent and one semester of
calculus
Co-requisite: PHY 112 or PHY 123
MAJOR COURSES OVERLAPPING IN THE CORE:
CORE AREA
SE
COURSE
NUMBER
BIO 107
QR
SE
MAT 152
PHY 121
SE
SE
PHY 111
PHY 114
SE
CHY 113
CHY 114
BIO ___
Cap
COURSE NAME
REQUIRED BY MAJOR?
Biological Principles II:
Evolution, Biodiversity,
Ecology
Calculus A
General Physics I
Yes
Elements of Physics
Introductory Physics
Laboratory I
Principles of Chemistry I
Laboratory Techniques I
Varies
Must select either PHY 121 or PHY 111
Yes (co-requisite with PHY 121 or PHY 111)
Yes
Must select either PHY 121 or PHY 111
Yes
Yes (see biology department)
Text from the 2015 – 2016 Catalog:
The human biology track emphasizes biology related to human health and disease, including human physiology
and pathophysiology, and it provides a robust foundation for careers in health-related sciences. Many students
who graduate from this program enter medical schools in Maine and New England.
Core curriculum codes
EYE – Entry Year Experience
CW – College Writing
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
CE – Creative Expression
SCA – Socio-cultural Analysis
CI – Cultural Interpretation
SE – Science Exploration
EISRC – Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, & Citizenship
DIV – Diversity
INT – International
CAP - Capstone