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FIRST YEAR:

 Two of the following introductory biology courses:

and CH 107 General Chemistry I and CH 108 General Chemistry II

Note: Students with a weak background in math might find it advisable to take the 2 block course MA 125 Pre-calculus and Calculus before taking CH 107 and CH 108. MA 125 will satisfy the one math course requirement for a biology major.

SECOND YEAR:

Note: Taking a statistics course before BY 208 Ecology is advisable. The statistics course will satisfy the biology math requirement or count as a lower-level biology elective.  We recommend Biology majors take BY220.

Notes: Only 1 course in organic chemistry is required for the biology major, but many graduates courses and virtually all health-profession post-baccalaureate programs will require 2 courses in organic chemistry. Therefore, it may be advisable to also take CH 251 Reactions of Organic Molecules. This second course in organic chemistry could be taken any time during the four years.  Please note that it is a prerequisite for Biochemistry.

    Students may declare the biology major at any time, but are strongly urged to speak with a biology faculty member about the major before declaring.  Majors should be declared by the end of the sophomore year.  See checklist of important items, Appendix I.

THIRD YEAR:

Notes: The best time to take the physics or geology requirement for the biology major is probably during the second or third years. If you choose the supplemental courses from chemistry or math, these may be taken any time after you have the prerequisites. The best time to take a semester abroad is during the third year. The best time to do research for a senior thesis is during the summer between the third and fourth years.

FOURTH YEAR:

 

 

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