All POEs using the words Biology, Biological Science(s) or Zoology must meet the course requirements of this Biology designated POE.
General Requirements
1. CH 142, CH 143, CH 144, CH 145, CH 242, CH 243. Additionally CH 342 and CH 247
are strongly recommended for students applying to professional or graduate school;
many of these programs require 4 semesters of chemistry with lab.
2. Either PC 200/PC 200L and PC 201/PC 201L - OR - PC 202/PC 202L and PC 203/PC203L
(8 credits)
3. MA 130, Calculus I or BI 305, Biostatistics (some graduate programs may require
Calculus)
4. A minimum of 18 credit hours of advanced biology coursework (Biology designated
courses numbered in the 300's and 400's). Some courses from other departments qualify
as advanced biology coursework. Refer to the "Upper Level Biology Distribution Requirement"
below.
Specific Requirements
The following courses must be taken. Substitutions and transfer credit require the approval of the Biology Department.
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| 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
|
Co-requisite 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 142 | Integrated Chemistry: Principles I |
3
|
Co-requisite CH 143 |
N
|
|
| CH 143 | Integrated Chemistry: Principles Laboratory I |
1
|
Co-requisite CH 142 |
N
|
QS |
| CH 144 | Integrated Chemistry: Principles II |
3
|
CH 143 or permission, co-requisite CH 145 |
N
|
|
| CH 145 | Integrated Chemistry: Principles Laboratory II |
1
|
CH 143, co-requisite CH 144 |
N
|
QS |
| CH 242 | Integrated Chemistry: Organic |
3
|
CH 144, co-requisite CH 243 |
N
|
|
| CH 243 | Integrated Chemistry: Organic Laboratory |
1
|
Co-requisite CH 242 |
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 202 and PC 206 PC 203 and PC 207 |
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, General Ecology L | BI-399 ST:Genetic Analysis* | BI-360-361, Vertebrate Zoology L | BI-310, Physiology L |
| BI-325-326, Plant Ecology *L | BI-331-332, Microbiology L | BI-350-351, Invertebrate Zoology *L | BI-305, Biostatistics L |
| BI-339, Organic Evolution | CH-418, Advanced Biochemistry | BI-367-368, Anatomy L | BI-450, Neurobiology |
| ESS-325, Conservation Biology | BI-316, Molecular & Cellular Biology | BI-327, Botany L | BI-432, Environmental Toxicology* |
| ESS-320, Environmental Monitoring | BI-318, Developmental Biology | BI-399, Plant Diversity *L | BI-417, Reproductive Biology* |
| PY-402, Evolutionary Psychology* | BI-380W, Biological Sciences Research Methods L | BI-324, Ornithology L (summer, RFS) | |
| PY-401, Comparative Psychology* | CH-342, Integrated Chemistry Biochemistry | BI-323, Mammalogy L (summer, RFS) | |
| ESS-328, Limnology* | BI-370, Herpetology L (summer, RFS) | ||
| BI-399, Animal Behavior *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 144 | 3 | |
| BI 121 | 1 | CH 145 | 1 | |
| CH 142 | 3 | MA 130 or elective | 3-4 | |
| CH 143 | 1 | Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 3-4 | |
| Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 3-4 | |||
| 16-17 | 12-14 | |||
| Sophomore | ||||
| BI 106 | 3 | BI 207 with lab | 4 | |
| CH 242 | 3 | Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 11-14 | |
| CH 243 | 1 | |||
| BI 289 | 1 | |||
| Electives (including FISHN or CA or IC) | 3-4 | |||
| 11-12 | 15-18 | |||
| Junior | ||||
| PC 202 (physics I) | 3 | Upper level Biology | 3-4 | |
| PC 206 | 2 | PC 206 (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 | |
| 14-16 | 15-18 | |||
| 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 | 12-16 |