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. Topics include the structural organization of organisms, cellular reproduction, basic metabolism, genetics, ecology and evolution. Four lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. LAB, Fall semester. This course covers the basics of plant and animal organization.