College of Science

Physical, Biological, Mathematical and Computational Sciences

Requirements for B.S. in Biology

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

  1. 44 credits of biology, including BIOL 213, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 311, and 492 (or 494)
  2. 13 credits of chemistry: CHEM 211, 212, 313, 315
  3. One of the following options:
    • CHEM 314 and 318 (5 credits)
    • One chemistry course at the 300 or 400 level (3 credits)
    • GEOL 101 and 102 (8 credits)
  4. 8 credits of physics: PHYS 243, 244, 245, 246
  5. At least 6 credits from the following: MATH 110, 111, 113, 114; or STAT 250
  6. 3 credits of computer skills: IT 103