Thirdly, all biology majors are required to take three upper division biology laboratory courses. The Biol 365L lab and the organismic course lab satisfy the requirements for two labs. Upper division labs are labor intensive, so plan a course schedule that spreads these labs out over three different semesters. Students are encouraged to include a Biol 499 research experience as part of their upper division course work. In general, you need to make arrangements with a professor for a 499 project the semester before you will actually do the work.
Labs fill up quickly.
If you connect with a scientist at an off campus site at the zoo, a biotech company, Salk, etc. who is willing to supervise a research project for you, this is permissible. You are required to obtain project approval from the Undergraduate Advising Office before register for 499 credit. Finally, students should check with the Biology Department Undergraduate Advisor when they have questions regarding the curriculum. It is your responsibility to be fully informed regarding graduation requirements.