Undergraduate
The Biology Department serves more than a thousand undergraduate majors and minors, and provides courses for students of all majors. Explore the links below for more information.
Advising
Find out how to arrange a meeting with a Biology Department advisor.
Major requirements
A description of the courses required to complete the Biology major.
Major requirements checklist (PDF)
A one-page summary of the major requirements
Recommended course sequences.
Course guides with suggested plans for completing a Biology major.
Courses Approved as Major Electives.
A list of courses that count as electives to fill Biology major requirements.
Declaring a Biology major.
Ready to become a Biology major? Here's how.
Integrative Experience
All students must complete an Integrative Experience requirement in their major, as part of the University's general education program.
Minor requirements
A description of the courses required to complete the Biology minor.
Departmental honors
Biology honors students may choose to complete departmental honors.
Study Abroad
Biology majors may choose to spend a semester or two in international or domestic exchange.
Biology course catalog
Descriptions of all Biology courses.
Learning goals
The Biology Department has established learning goals for its majors.
Research opportunities
We offer a range of opportunities for undergraduate participation in faculty research.
Awards and Scholarships
Each year, the Biology Department honors a few undergraduates with small scholarship awards.
Residential programs
The Biology Department sponsors two residential programs for first-year students.
Biology Undergraduate Handbook (PDF)
Biology Computer Resource Center
The BCRC supports the computing needs of Biology students and faculty.
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- About
- Undergraduate
- Advising
- Major Requirements
- Major Requirements Checklist (PDF)
- Recommended Course Sequences
- Courses Approved as Major Electives
- Declaring a Biology Major
- Integrative Experience
- Minor Requirements
- Departmental Honors
- Study Abroad
- Course Catalog
- Learning Goals
- Research Opportunities
- Awards & Scholarships
- Residential Programs
- Undergrad Handbook (PDF)
- 2020 Senior Celebration
- Spring 2021 Registration
- Petitions and Forms
- Majors Fair 2020
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Research
- Facilities
- Alumni
- Make a Gift…
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- About
- Undergraduate
- Advising
- Major Requirements
- Major Requirements Checklist (PDF)
- Recommended Course Sequences
- Courses Approved as Major Electives
- Declaring a Biology Major
- Integrative Experience
- Minor Requirements
- Departmental Honors
- Study Abroad
- Course Catalog
- Learning Goals
- Research Opportunities
- Awards & Scholarships
- Residential Programs
- Undergrad Handbook (PDF)
- 2020 Senior Celebration
- Spring 2021 Registration
- Petitions and Forms
- Majors Fair 2020
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Research
- Facilities
- Alumni
- Make a Gift…