First Year Courses

Prospective Biology majors are strongly encouraged to take Chemistry (Chemistry 105 or 107-108) along with Biology 111-112 during the first year.  In consultation with the academic advisor, a student may choose to postpone chemistry or math until the sophomore year. The remain­ing courses in the first year may be English 101, First Year Seminar (FYS) 100, electives, or graduation requirements.  A student with a foreign language background should take that department's exam for advanced placement.

Some possible First Year fall term schedules are:

Bio 111	Bio 111	Bio 111
Chem 107 or 105	Chem 107or 105	Math  105 or 111
Eng 101 or FYS 100	Eng 101 or FYS 100	FYS 100 or Eng 101
Math 111 or 105	Foreign Language	Graduation Requirement

Many second semester courses are continuations of those started in the fall (Biology 112, Chemistry 108, and foreign language, for example).  Second semester courses are selected in November, in consultation with the student's academic advisor.

Sophomore Level Courses

Students who have completed Chemistry 107 (or 105) and 108 in their First year are expected to take Genetics and Cell Biology.  This will give students greater flexibility in scheduling advanced courses during their Junior and Senior years as well as facilitating study abroad.  Genetics requires Chemistry 107 (or 105) and Cell Biology requires Chemistry 108 as  prerequisite.  If a student does not take Chemistry during the first year, Chemistry 107 (or 105) and 108 should be taken as a sophomore. 

200 Level Courses

Any of these courses may be taken after completing Bio 111-112.  These courses are offered either every year or every other year. 

300 Level Courses

Any of these courses may be taken after completing Bio 211 and/or 212. These courses are offered either every year or every other year.  They are listed under the semester when they are commonly taught.

In consultation with their advisor, students should select a combination of courses that (1) provide the necessary prerequi­sites for upper level courses, (2) satisfy their interests and curiosity, and (3) prepare them to achieve their professional goals.