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Available Majors

Cellular and Molecular Biology

9 units in Biology
  • 1 unit of Organismal Biology chosen from Bio 110 (Human Biology), 111 (Zoology), 121 (Botany), 141 (Microbiology), 151 (Marine Biology)
  • Biology 247 (Biometrics)
  • Biology 248 (Cell and Developmental Biology)
  • Biology 289 (Genetics)
  • Biology 382 (Senior Seminar)
  • 2 units of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology chosen from Bio 206 (Environmental Biology), 207 (Natural History), 210 (Paleobiology), 217 (Evolution), 337 (Population Biology), 343 (Animal Behavior), 372 (Ecology)
  • 2 units of Integrative, Cellular, and Molecular Biology as follows:
    • 1 unit chosen from Bio 275 (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), 300 (Introduction to Biochemistry)
    • 1 unit chosen from Bio 340 (Neuro), 351 (Plant Ecophysiology), 357 (Comparative Physiology)
6 units of Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics
  • 2 units of Chemistry chosen from Chem 117 (General Chemistry), 220 (Chemical Equilibrium), 230 (Organic Chemistry 1), 235 (Organic Chemistry 2)
  • 2 units of Mathematics and Computer Science as follows:
    • 1 unit chosen from Math 104 (Finite Mathematics), 110 (Calculus 1)
    • 1 unit chosen from Math 115 (Calculus II), CS 111 (Computer Science)
  • Physics 101 (Foundations 1)
  • Physics 102 (Foundations 2)
BS requires 2 units of Math, e.g. 2 units from Mat 104, 106, 110, 115.
Students intending to apply to graduate school in molecular biology should complete Bio 275 as well as 300; Math 110 and 115; Chem 220, 230, 23, 240, 245.
International study, research experience, and internships are highly reccomended.

Ecology, Evolution and Behavioral Biology

9-11 units in Biology
  • 2 units of Organismal Biology as follows:
    • 1 unit from Bio 110 (Human Biology), 111 (Zoology)
    • 1 unit from Bio 121 (Botany), 141 (Microbiology), 151 (Marine Biology)
  • Biology 247 (Biometrics)
  • Biology 289 (Genetics)
  • Biology 382 (Senior Seminar)
  • 4 units of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology as follows:
    • 1 unit from Bio 206 (Environmental Biology), 207 (Natural History)
    • 1 unit from Bio 210 (Paleobiology), 217 (Evolution)
    • 1 unit chosen from Bio 337 (Population Biology), 372 (Ecology), Anthro 324 (Hominid Paleoecology)
    • 1 unit chosen from Bio 343 (Animal Behavior), Anthro 320 (Primate Social Behavior and Evolution)
  • 2 units of Integrative, Cellular and Molecular Biology chosen from Bio 275 (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), 248 (Cellular and Developmental Biology), 300 (Introduction to Biochemistry), 340 (Neurobiology), 351 (Plant Ecophysiology), 357 (Comparative Physiology)
4 units of Natural Science and Mathematics
  • 2 units of Chemistry chosen from Chem 117 (General Chemistry), 220 (Chemical Equilibrium), 230 (Organic Chemistry 1), 235 (Organic Chemistry 2)
  • 1 unit of Mathematics chosen from Math 104 (Finite Mathematics), 110 (Calculus 1)
  • 1 unit of Geology or Physics chosen from Geo 100 (Principles of Geology), 105 (Evolution of the Earth), 110 (Environmental Geology and Geologic Hazards), Phys 101 (Foundations 1)
BS requires 2 units of Math, e.g. 2 units from Math 104, 106, 110, 115
Students intending to apply to graduate school in biology should complete Math 110, 115; Chem 220, 230, 235; Physics 101, 102
A course at a biological field station (e.g. ACM Wilderness Field Station), international study, a research experience, or an internship is strongly reccomended.
Students may petition to substitute Botany, Micro, or Marine for the required unit in Human Biology or Zoology.

Biology with Education Certification

9 units in Biology
  • 1 unit of Organismal Biology chosen from Bio 110 (Human Biology), 111 (Zoology), 141 (Microbiology), 151 (Marine Biology)
  • Biology 121 (Botany)
  • Biology 206 (Environmental Biology)
  • Biology 247 (Biometrics)
  • Biology 289 (Genetics)
  • Biology 382 (Senior Seminar)
  • 1 unit of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology chosen from Bio 207 (Natural History), 210 (Paleobiology), 217 (Evolution), 337 (Population Biology), 343 (Animal Behavior), 372 (Ecology)
  • 2 units of Integrative, Cellular and Molecular Biology as follows:
    • 1 unit chosen from Bio 248 (Cellular and Developmental Biology), 275 (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), 300 (Introduction to Biochemistry)
    • 1 unit chosen from Bio 340 (Neurobiology), 351 (Plant Ecophyiology), 357 (Comparative Physiology)
6 units of Natural Science and Mathematics
  • 2 units of Chemistry chosen from Chem 117 (General Chemistry), 220 (Chemical Equilibrium), 230 (Organic Chemistry 1), 235 (Organic Chemistry 2)
  • 1 unit of Geology chosen from Geo 100 (Principles of Geology), 105 (Evolution of the Earth), 110 (Environmental Geology and Geologic Hazards)
  • 1 unit of teaching experience chosen from Educ 271 (Teaching Elementary Science and Mathematics: A Problem Solving Approach), 2 semesters of Biol 395 (Teaching Assistant)
  • 1 unit of Mathematics chosen from Math 104 (Finite Mathematics), 110 (Calculus 1)
  • 1 unit of Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences chosen from Phil 221 (Biomedical Ethics), 224 (Environmental Ethics), Soci 275 (Health, Medical Care, and Society), or other course chosen in consultation with the advisor
BS requires 2 units of Math, e.g. 2 units from Math 104, 106, 110, 115
Students intending to apply to graduate school in biology should complete Math 110, 115; Chem 220, 230, 235; Physics 101, 102
A course at a biological field station (e.g. ACM Wilderness Field Station), international study, a research experience, or an internship is strongly reccomended.

Environmental Biology

9 units in Biology
  • 1 unit of Organismal Biology chosen from Bio 110 (Human Biology), 111 (Zoology), 121 (Botany), 141 (Microbiology), 151 (Marine Biology)
  • Biology 206 (Environmental Biology)
  • Biology 247 (Biometrics)
  • Biology 289 (Genetics)
  • Biology 382 (Senior Seminar)
  • 2 units of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology as follows:
    • 1 unit from Bio 207 (Natural History), 217 (Evolution)
    • 1 unit from Biol 337 (Population Biology), 372 (Ecology)
  • 2 units of Integrative, Cellular, and Molecular Biology chosen from Biol 248 (Cell and Developmental Biology), 275 (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), 300 (Introduction to Biochemisty), 340 (Neurobiology), 351 (Plant Ecophysiology), 357 (Comparative Physiology)
5.5 or 6 units of Natural Science and Mathematics
  • 2 units of Chemistry chosen from Chem 117 (General Chemistry), 220 (Chemical Equilibrium), 230 (Organic Chemistry 1), 235 (Organic Chemistry 2)
  • 1 unit of Mathematics chosen from Math 104 (Finite Mathematics), 110 (Calculus 1)
  • 2.5 or 3 units of Geology as follows:
    • Geology 215 (Geologic Field Methods) and 1 unit chosen from Geo 100 (Principles of Geology), 105 (Evolution of the Earth), 110 (Environmental Geology and Geologic Hazards)
    • or
    • Geology 105 (Evolution of the Earth), and 210 (Paleontology, taken in the Geology department), and either Geo 100 (Principles of Geology) or 110 (Environmental Geology and Geologic Hazards)
BS requires 2 units of Math, e.g. 2 units from Math 104, 106, 110, 115
Students intending to apply to graduate school in biology should complete Math 110, 115; Chem 220, 230, 235; Physics 101, 102
A course at a biological field station (e.g. ACM Wilderness Field Station), international study, a research experience, or an internship is strongly reccomended.

Integrative and Medical Biology

8 units in Biology
  • 1 unit of Organismal Biology chosen from Bio 110 (Human Biology), 111 (Zoology), 121 (Botany), 141 (Microbiology), 151 (Marine Biology)
  • Biology 247 (Biometrics)
  • Biology 289 (Genetics)
  • Biology 382 (Senior Seminar)
  • 2 units of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology chosen from Bio 206 (Environmental Biology), 207 (Natural History), 210 (Paleobiology), 217 (Evolution), 337 (Population Biology), 343 (Animal Behavior), 372 (Ecology)
  • 2 units of Integrative, Cellular and Molecular Biology chosen from Bio 248 (Cell and Developmental Biology), 275 (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), 300 (Introduction to Biochemistry), 340 (Neurobiology), 351 (Plant Ecophysiology), 357 (Comparative Physiology)
7 units of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
  • 4 units of Chemistry chosen from Chem 117 (General Chemistry), 220 (Chemical Equilibrium), 230 (Organic Chemistry 1), 235 (Organic Chemistry 2), 300 (Introduction to Biochemistry, and no, this class can't count as two requirements even if you take it twice)
  • 1 unit of Mathematics chosen from Math 110 (Calculus 1), 115 (Calculus 2)
  • Physics 101 (Foundations 1)
  • Physics 102 (Foundations 2)
BS requires 2 units of Math, e.g. 2 units from Math 104, 106, 110, 115
Students intending to apply to graduate school in integrative biology should complete Math 110, 115; Chem 220, 230, 235, 240, 245
Students anticipating careers in the heath professions should complete 2 units of literature and composition, Soci 275 (Health, Medical care, and Society), and/or Phil 221 (Biomedical Ethics) International study, a research experience, or an internship is strongly reccommended.

Mathematical Biology

8 units in Biology
  • 1 unit of Organismal Biology chosen from Bio 110 (Human Biology), 111 (Zoology), 121 (Botany), 141 (Microbiology), 151 (Marine Biology)
  • Biology 247 (Biometrics)
  • Biology 289 (Genetics)
  • Biology 382 (Senior Seminar)
  • 2 units of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology as follows:
    • 1 unit from Bio 206 (Environmental Biology), 207 (Natural History), 210 (Paleobiology), 217 (Evolution), 343 (Animal Behavior)
    • 1 unit chosen from Bio 335 (Population Biology), 372 (Ecology)
  • 2 units of Integrative, Cellular, and Molecular Biology chosen from Bio 248 (Cell and Developmental Biology), 275 (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), 300 (Introduction to Biochemistry), 340 (Neurobiology), 351 (Plant Ecophysiology), 357 (Comparative Physiology)
7 units of Chemistry and Mathematics
  • 2 units of Chemistry chosen from Chem 117 (General Chemistry), 220 (Chemical Equilibrium), 230 (Organic Chemistry 1), 235 (Organic Chemistry 2)
  • Mathematics 110 (Calculus 1)
  • Mathematics 115 (Calculus 2)
  • Mathematics 175 (Linear Algebra)
  • 2 units of Computer Science or Mathematics chosen from CS 111 (Introduction to Computer Science, Math 190 (Differential Equations), 200 (Discrete Mathematics), 201 (Vector Calculus), 205 (Mathematical Statistics), 208 (Chaotic Dynamical Systems), 215 (Abstact Algebra), 230 (Topics in Geometry), 240 (Real Analysis), 300 (Mathematical Modeling), 310 (Mathematical Statistics 2), 335 (Topology), 375 (Complex Analysis)
Students intending to apply to graduate school in mathematical biology should consult with their advisors about additional courses in mathematics.
International study, research experience, or internship is strongly reccomended.
For more information:
Contact Biology@Beloit.edu
Last updated 2/26/03