The goal of the Major in Biology program is to provide students with a broad training in the natural sciences with particular focus on the various aspects of the life sciences. Students will be trained not only in the relevant factual information but also in how to think logically, design and perform experiments, analyze data and draw conclusions, and communicate their findings in using both the spoken and written word.
Students take a three semester core composed of cell biology, genetics, and organismal biology.
For their remaining upper-division electives, students may choose a broad mix of courses, or may pursue an area of special interest. Students may also count one semester of Biology Research as an upper-division elective course. All of the courses offered for majors have a laboratory component. His 1011-1021 University. General Chemistry - 2 courses General Chem.