College of Science

Physical, Biological, Mathematical and Computational Sciences

Requirements for a B.A. in Biology

In addition to the university-wide general education requirements and college level requirements, students getting a B.A. in biology take the following course work.

  1. 32 credits in biology, including BIOL 213, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 311, 492 (or 494)
  2. 8 credits of CHEM 103, 104 or 211, 212
  3. 6 credits of STAT 250 and IT 103
  4. 6 credits from the following: ASTR 103, 111, 113; GEOL 101, 102; PHYS 243, 245

Students expecting to enter graduate or professional school are strongly urged to complete MATH 113 and 114. Organic chemistry and PHYS 243, 244, 245, 246 are recommended.