Approval of the petition allows enrollment in the core course only. Petition forms are available in the departmental office. Completion of four science courses with a laboratory component. This is to ensure the critical skills required for advanced laboratory work. A minimum grade point average of 3.2 in the four science courses.
Adequate space exists after enrolling biology majors, who have priority for advanced courses.
Preparation for Graduate School Biology majors preparing for graduate school are urged to consult with a faculty advisor as soon as possible in their academic career. Careful selection of courses beyond the core is important for preparation toward a specific subdiscipline. Most students preparing for graduate work complete additional courses in calculus, statistics, chemistry and physics. Most graduate programs assume a working knowledge of computers. A general introduction to the study of biology.