The following courses are required for the Biology major, however the hours earned are not included in the number of hours required for the major itself. In comparing the BA to the BS in any of the specialization areas of the Biology major, the differences lie in the required prerequisite courses. Please check the links to the individual specialization areas to see courses required for the major.
Supporting courses required for BA in any specialization area
Biology 1113xx
Biology 1114 xx
Chemistry 1206 and 1208 or 1210 or 1610 or 1910H
Chemistry 1220 or 1620 or 1920H
Chemistry 2310, or 2510 and 2520, or 2510 and 2540
Math 1148 and 1149 or 1150 or Math 1148 and Stat 1450
Physics 1200 or 1250 (Physics 1250 requires Math 1152)
Supporting courses required for BS in any specialization area
Biology 1113xx
Biology 1114xx
Chemistry 1206 and 1208 or 1210 or 1610 or 1910H
Chemistry 1220 or 1620 or 1920H
Chemistry 2510 or 2610 or 2910H
Chemistry 2520 or 2620 or 2920H
Chemistry 2540 or 2940H
Chemistry 2550 or 2950H
Math 1151 or 1156
Math 1157, Stat 1450, Stat 2480, Math 1152, or Stats 2450
Physics 1200 or 1250
Physics 1201 or 1251
Major Coursework (32 hours) - select from one of the following specialization options:
Forensic Biology Specialization
Integrated General Biology Specialization
Life Sciences Education Specialization
Pre-Health Professions Specialization