Biology, Macrobiology Track, B.S.

Major Field of Concentration

All students majoring in Biology must take two semesters of general biology (BL 1250 /BL 1251  and BL 1300 /BL 1301 ), Genetics (BL 3610 /BL 3611 ), Introduction to Research (BL 3910 ), and Advanced Principles of Biology (BL 4940 ). Students must also complete coursework in one of two tracks offered by the Biology Department. The macrobiology track is recommended for students considering graduate studies emphasizing anatomical, physiological, evolutionary, and ecological aspects of living organisms. The cell and molecular track is recommended for students intending to pursue graduate studies in cellular and molecular biology. Students intending to pursue post-graduate professional programs such as medicine, physical therapy, or occupational therapy may consider either track.

Macrobiology Track Requirements:

• BL 1250 - General Biology I (3) and
• BL 1251 - General Biology I Laboratory (1)

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• BL 1260 - General Biology I, Honors (3) and
• BL 1261 - General Biology I Lab, Honors (1)

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• BL 1300 - General Biology II (3) and
• BL 1301 - General Biology II Laboratory (1)

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• BL 3610 - Genetics (3) and
• BL 3611 - Genetics Laboratory (1)

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• BL 3200 - Invertebrate Zoology (2) and
• BL 3201 - Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (1)

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• BL 3350 - Plant Biology (2) and
• BL 3351 - Plant Biology Laboratory (1)

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• BL 3400 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (3) and
• BL 3401 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory (1)

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• BL 3440 - Advanced Human Biology (3) and
• BL 3441 - Advanced Human Anatomy Laboratory (1)

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• BL 3700 - General Physiology (3) and
• BL 3701 - General Physiology Laboratory (1)

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• BL 3910 - Introduction to Research (1) or option
• BL 4940 - Advanced Principles of Biology (3)

Note:

Students are urged to consult with the department regarding their program of study as early in their academic careers as they can (during freshman year if possible). A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course of the major. (A grade of C- will not satisfy the requirement.) Strongly suggested courses:

• MT 1800 - Calculus I (4)

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• CH 2710 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
• CH 2720 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

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• CH 2730 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
• CH 2740 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)

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• CH 3450 - Analytical Chemistry (4)

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• PH 2800 - General Physics I (3)
• PH 2810 - General Physics Laboratory I (1)

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• PH 2900 - General Physics II (3)
• PH 2910 - General Physics Laboratory II (1)

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• PY 2100 - Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)