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Questions and Answers about Biology at Beloit College
Q: Should I come to Beloit College to study Biology?
If you are interested in learning about biology at a college that emphasizes investigative learning, small classes and professors interested in working with you in small groups. At Beloit College you will learn not only ABOUT biology, but how to DO biology.
Q: Which Introductory Biology course should I take at Beloit College?
The Biology Department offers 5 different introductory courses for students interested in Biology. Students can choose to begin their study of Biology with
- Human Biology, Biology 110
- Zoology, Biology 111
- Botany, Biology 121
- Microbiology, Biology 141
- Marine Biology, Biology 151
Each of these courses meets the prerequisites for advanced Biology courses. All students majoring in Biology are required to take Biology 247, Biometrics and Biology 289, Genetics.
Q: What if I have taken AP Bio or Anatomy and Physiology in High School?
A: If you have taken advanced biology in high school, the Biology Department recommends that you begin with an introductory course in an area which you are unfamiliar with. If you have taken Anatomy and Physiology, you could start with Microbiology or Botany. If you have taken AP Bio, choose an area to explore in more depth, such as Marine Biology.
Q: Are there other courses I should take in my first year at Beloit College as a Biology major?
A: Potential Biology majors are strongly encouraged to take a total of 3 science and math courses during their first year. All Biology majors require Chemistry 117 and Chemistry 230,Organic Chemistry, and most majors require Calculus. It's a great idea to take some of these courses your first year.
If you have arrived at Beloit with AP science or math credits, and/or if you are eager to get on to advanced courses such as Genetics, you should consider taking Biology 247, Biometrics, in the second semester of your first year. This course deals with the application of statistics in biology.
Q: What other courses do I have to take?
A: The
different options within the Biology Major at Beloit College have different
requirements. As soon as you have decided to major in Biology, please
speak with one of the professors in the department to guide you in your
course selection. For more information, look at the web page
Which Biology Major is right for me?
Contact Biology@Beloit.edu
Last updated 2/26/03