U-BIO-AB - Biology (AB)

A minimum of thirteen courses is required for this major.

Prerequisites. Chemistry 101DL or equivalent

Corequisites. Mathematics 105L and 106L, or equivalent, or Statistical Science 101 or above (102 recommended) or Biology 304

Major Requirements. One or two gateway courses: Either one in molecular biology (Biology 201L) and one in genetics and evolution (Biology 202L), or for students with a 5 on AP exam or equivalent, one course in molecular biology, genetics and evolution (Biology 203L). These courses are prerequisites to many of the advanced courses in these subject areas. In addition to the Biology 201L and 202L, a minimum of eight full courses in at least eight course registrations in the biological sciences, not including the above corequisites or courses specified not for science majors; or, in addition to the Biology 203L a minimum of nine full courses in at least nine course registrations in the biological sciences, not including the above corequisites or courses specified not for science majors; two of these eight (or nine) courses must include related laboratory experience at the 200 level or above; one laboratory independent study course may be counted toward the laboratory requirement. The eight (or nine) courses must include one course in structure and function (chosen from a list of approved courses), one course in organismal diversity (chosen from a list of approved courses), and one course in ecology (chosen from a list of approved courses). The remaining courses may be elected from among courses numbered 200 or above in biology; or from approved courses in the basic science departments of the School of Medicine; or from approved courses of a basic biological character in related departments. Six of these eight (or nine) courses must be in biology. A maximum of two independent study or tutorial courses may be counted toward the eight (or nine) course minimum. At least one of these eight (or nine) courses must be an advanced course at the 400 level or above in biology. This requirement may not be satisfied by a first semester of an independent study but may be satisfied by a second semester continuation of an independent study. The elective courses acceptable for a biology major with an area of concentration (see below) are defined by the requirements for that concentration.