Biology is an extremely broad field of study. It includes topics that range from the domain of molecules and cells to the interactions between populations of species—and everything in between. As such, this Major accommodates a number of different career paths; you may opt to declare a major in biology if you plan to be a forensic scientist, a patent agent, a pharmaceutical researcher, or a professional in any number of related fields. At present, the field of biology has seen a rapid increase in discoveries, thanks to developments in technology and computing. These new discoveries will have important implications for the fields of pathology, criminal law, and environmental policy, among others. As a biology major, you will be equipped with the knowledge to be in high demand in these exciting and rapidly expanding fields.
To fulfill the requirements of this major, you must complete the core program (10 courses) as well as 6 electives of your choice (6 courses) for a total of 16 courses.
Core Program:
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab
Introduction to Evolutionary Biology and Ecology
Introduction to Evolutionary Biology and Ecology Lab
Single-Variable Calculus I
Introduction to Statistics
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Introduction to Mechanics
Introduction to Electromagnetism
Elective Courses:
Cell Biology
Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy Lab
Neurobiology
Human Physiology
Human Physiology Lab
Genetics
Botany
Microbiology
Marine Biology
Zoology
Developmental Biology
Molecular Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Population Ecology
Biochemistry
Pathobiology
Biotechnology
Cancer Biology
Computational Biology
Microscopic Anatomy
Immunology