Major in Biology

Major in Biology (B.A.)

Students earning a B.A. in biology take a minimum of 13 courses (47-51 credits).

Required courses:

  • General Biology I and II
  • Microbiology
  • Cell Biology and Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Biology Seminar
  • General Chemistry I and II

Students choose five additional upper-level biology courses.

Major in Biology (B.S.)

Students earning a B.S. in biology take a minimum of 20 courses (72-77 credits).

Required courses:

  • General Biology I and II
  • Cell Biology and Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Biology Seminar
  • General Chemistry I and II
  • Organic Chemistry I and II
  • Biochemistry
  • Applied Calculus I or Calculus I
  • Statistical Methods
  • General Physics I and II or Principles of Physics I and II

Students choose six additional upper-level biology courses, three of which must have a laboratory associated with them.

Major in Biology, Concentration in Environmental Sciences (B.S.)

Students pursuing a concentration in environmental sciences complete the requirement for a B.S. in biology along with Environmental Chemistry and Conservation Biology, and choose four of the six upper-level biology electives from the following:

  • Botany
  • Microbiology
  • Tropical Biology
  • Marine Biology
  • Environmental Geology and Soil Science
  • Comparative Anatomy
  • Ecology
  • Evolution
  • Environmental Science Internship
  • Undergraduate Research

Major in Biology, Concentration in Microbiology (B.S.)

Students pursuing a concentration in microbiology complete the requirements for a B.S. in biology, and take the following courses as their six upper-level biology electives:

  • Microbiology
  • Pathogenic Microorganisms
  • Parasitology
  • Mycology
  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology