Previous Biology Curriculum
All POEs using the words Biology, Biological Science(s) or Zoology must meet the course requirements of this Biology designated POE.
General Requirements
A minimum of 18 credit hours of advanced biology coursework (Biology designated courses numbered in the 300's and 400's). The following courses also qualify: CH 301: BMBI, CH 416: BMBIII, ESS 320: Environmental Monitoring, ESS 325: Conservation Biology, PY 401: Comparative Psychology, PY 402: Evolutionary Psychology CH 105, CH 106 and CH 232. (four semester sequence recommended; required for many graduate programs) Either PC 200 and 201 or PC 202 and PC 203 each with PC 206 and PC 207. (8 credits) MA 130, Calculus I or BI 305, Biostatistics [some graduate programs may require Calculus]
Specific Requirements
The following courses must be taken. Substitutions and transfer credit require the approval of the Biology Department.
More Information
| Course Number | Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Dist. | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI 105 | Biological Diversity and Ecology | 3 | N | ||
| BI 106 | Functions of Cells and Organisms | 3 | BI 105 and CH 105 | N | |
| BI 121 | Biology Lab I | 1 | corequisite BI 105 | N | QS |
| BI 122 | Biology Lab II | 1 | BI 105 & BI 121 | N | QS |
| BI 189 | Freshman Seminar | 1 | N | CW (starting 12/sp) | |
| CH 105 | Organic Chemistry Concepts I | 3 | N | ||
| CH 106 | Organic Chemistry Concepts II | 3 | CH 105, minimum grade C | N | |
| CH 116 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 | Corequisite CH 106 | N | |
| CH 118 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 1 | prerequisite CH 106 & CH 116 | N | |
| CH 232 | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | CH 105, CH 116 or permission | N | |
| BI 289 | Frontiers of Biology | 1 | BI 189 | ||
| BI 207 | Dynamics of Biological Processes | 4 | BI 106, CH 106 & CH 232 | N | |
| MA 130 or BI 305 or BI 305CW |
Calculus I Biostatistics Biostatistics |
4 4 5 |
ESS 100 or BI 106 |
N N N |
QM QS QS-CW |
| PC 20X | Physics I & II with lab | 8 | N | ||
| Upper level | *See table below for distribution requirement | 18 |
Upper level Biology Distribution Requirement
At least one course must be taken from each core group. Of these four courses, two must have an associated laboratory. Three credits of research (BI 489) on the same project may count as a core laboratory course. The core classification will be determined by the research advisor. Special Topics courses at the 300 level or higher can also count towards the Biology distribution requirements, classification will be determined by the Biology advisor or Chair of the Biology Department. (Courses marked * are offered every other academic year; L indicates a laboratory course).
| Evolution/Ecology | Cell and Molecular | Organismal | Biological Interactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI-300-301, Ecology L | BI-321, Ecological Genetics *L | BI-360-361, Vertebrate Zoology L | BI-310, Physiology L |
| BI-325-326, Plant Ecology *L | Genetic Analysis* | BI-350-351, Invertebrate Zoology *L | BI-305, Biostatistics L |
| BI-339, Organic Evolution | BI-331-332, Microbiology L | BI-367-368, Anatomy L | BI-450, Neurobiology |
| ESS-325, Conservation Biology | CH-301, BMB I | BI-327, Botany L | BI-432, Environmental Toxicology* |
| ESS-320, Environmental Monitoring | BI-316, BMB II | BI-399, Plant Diversity *L | BI-417, Reproductive Biology* |
| PY-402, Evolutionary Psychology* | CH-416, BMB III | BI-324, Ornithology L (summer, RFS) | |
| PY-401, Comparative Psychology* | BI-318, Developmental Biology | BI-323, Mammalogy L (summer, RFS) | |
| ESS-328, Limnology* | BI-475, Microscopy L | BI-370, Herpetology L (summer, RFS) | |
| BI-399, Animal Behavior *L | BI-380W, Biological Sciences Research Methods L | ||
| BI-399, Genetics Research Methods L |
Minimum total credit hours = 55 or 56
The student must have an advisor who is a member of the Biology Department Faculty.
Suggested Normal Progression
Possible schedule for the POE
| Class | Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | CWS | 4 | BI 122 | 1 |
| IA | 1 | BI 189 | 1 | |
| BI 105 | 3 | CH 106 | 3 | |
| BI 121 | 1 | CH 116 | 1 | |
| CH 105 | 3 | MA 130 or elective | 3-4 | |
| Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 3-4 | Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 3-4 | |
| 13-16 | 13-14 | |||
| Sophomore | BI 106 | 3 | BI 207 with lab | 4 |
| CH 232 | 3 | Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 11-14 | |
| BI 289 | 1 | |||
| CH 118 | 1 | |||
| Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 3-4 | |||
| 15-18 | 15-18 | |||
| Junior | PC 2XX (physics I) | 3 | Upper level Biology | 3-4 |
| PC 206 | 2 | PC 2XX (physics II) | 3 | |
| Upper level Biology | 3-4 | PC 207 | 1 | |
| Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 6-8 | Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 8-11 | |
| Senior | Upper level Biology | 3-4 | Upper level Biology | 3-4 |
| Upper level Biology | 3-4 | Upper level Biology | 3-4 | |
| Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 9-11 | Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 6-8 | |
| 15-18 | 15-18 |
updated 4.12