Biology, A.B. Major
The Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) curriculum combines a solid background in biology with increased opportunity for the students to explore other fields of study.
Requirements
The program consists of a minimum of 10 major courses and 4 collateral courses:
Biology Course Areas:
One course at the 200-level in each of the three course areas noted below; two 300-level courses, one in each of two different course areas noted below; and three 200-level or higher electives. CM 151 may be taken as one of the 200-level electives. GEOL 320 may be taken as a 200-level EEB course and CHEM 351 may be taken as a 200-level GCMB course.
Genetics/Cellular/Molecular Biology (GCMB):
Physiology/Organismal Biology (POB):
Ecology/Evolutionary Biology (EEB):
The sequence MATH 161/MATH 162/MATH 186 is recommended for A.B. majors planning careers in quantitative fields or medicine; students who are unsure of their degree program should begin with MATH 161.
In unusual circumstances PSYC 120 may substitute for MATH 186 with the approval of the department head.
Candidates must also complete the Common Course of Study.