Biology, BA

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in biology is designed for students who wish to combine a primary academic interest in biology with additional training in a complementary field. This curriculum allows the greatest overall flexibility in a student's program of study by providing them with the opportunity to earn a minor in their complementary field as well as a second minor through their free electives. The primary biology major combined with two minors can make an attractive educational package for the student and for potential employers. Examples of complementary fields that might enhance a student's competitiveness in the job market include anthropology, business administration, criminology, economics, foreign language, LGBT&Q, marketing, pre-law, psychology, Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences, sociology, sustainability, Women’s and Gender Study, or others of interest.

Crimson Core: 40-41cr

As outlined in the Crimson Core Requirements with the following specifications:

Quantitative Reasoning & Data Analysis: 3-4cr

MATH 105 - College Algebra Credits: 3
or
MATH 121 - Calculus I for Natural and Social Sciences Credits: 4

Scientific Reasoning: 4cr

CHEM 101-102 or CHEM 103-255 sequences may be substituted for this requirement for transfer students or students declaring a double major.

CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4

Controlled Crimson Core Electives: 7cr

CHEM 101-102 or CHEM 103-255 sequences may be substituted for this requirement for transfer students or students declaring a double major.

CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
MATH 117 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3

Major: 33cr

Required Core Courses: 12cr

BIOL 201 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4
BIOL 202 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 203 - Principles of Genetics and Development Credits: 4

Controlled Electives: 21cr

Any BIOL course 200-level or above; at least 12 credits must be 300-level or higherNo more than 8 credits can come from 100-level courses; no more than two Controlled Elective courses can apply (excluding prerequisite, Crimson Core, cognate or college core courses) towards complementary field and no more than 6cr total from Independent Study, Special Topics, or Internship applies to major; excess applied as free electives.