Biology Interdisciplinary Program

The Biology Interdisciplinary Program falls under the umbrella of the interdisciplinary major and allows students to combine a directed study of mathematics with another field of their choice within a liberal arts framework.

A total of 130 credits is required for the BA degree. The senior research essay or project serves as a capstone. Students will work with the mathematics program advisor to design their program.

Prerequisites: *

Biology 122 Introduction to Biology: Genetics and Evolution
Biology 123: Introduction to Biology: Molecular Biology (or AP equivalent)
One other science course

Required Courses:

200-level: choose any 3 of the following 200 level courses (3 courses)

Biology 230: Genetics
Biology 232: Cell Structure and Function
Biology 235: Ecology
Any one of:
- Biology 210
- Biology 220
- Biology 240
- Biology 245
- Biology 250

Laboratory Courses:

Biology 373: Biological Laboratory Techniques: Molecular Biology
or two upper-level biology laboratory courses

300-level:

Any one 300-level biology course that is 3 or more credits

Seniory Seminar Course:

Biology 490 or Biology 491

Required Courses from supporting areas:

Chemistry 110: General Chemistry I
Chemistry 111: General Chemistry II
Mathematics 130: Introduction to Statistics

* for students who entered prior to the 2011-2012 academic year, prerequisites include:

Biology 120 Principles in Biology (or AP equivalent)

Two other science courses