There is a section of PHY 111-112 especially for biology majors. Many graduate programs and professional examinations require physics. All BA students must complete the equivalent of two years of college-level study in a single foreign language. High school transcripts must be on file in the Admissions Office. The Foreign Language Department administers an optional placement exam to help students select the proper course to begin college study.
Electives are a means of obtaining upper division credit as are courses in the major.
ENG101 and ENG102 must be completed before enrolling in a writing intensive course. BIO315 and BIO405 carry the writing intensive designation, therefore Biology BA students who successfully complete these two courses will satisfy this requirement. By choosing your biology electives carefully, you can pursue a concentration in a particular area of biology. These are labelled as such in the College Catalog. If, despite this, you enroll in one of these courses it will count toward the degree as an elective, not as part of the major.