In the junior and senior year, a major will also complete a total of 24 credits which include required courses in the areas of ecology, cell sciences, and genetics plus diverse electives to satisfy personal interests and curiosities. A secondary concentration in chemistry is recommended. Students who plan to continue with graduate study should also consider courses in physics, calculus, and statistics. Either 18 Upper Division Credits in Chemistry or a dual secondary of 12 Upper Division Credits each in Chemistry and another area. The required courses urge students to approach the study of biology from cellular, organismal, human, and ecological perspectives.
Elective courses provide opportunities to tailor the degree to student interests and career goals.