Biology - Cell/Physiology Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| BIOLOGY 141 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | BIOLOGY FORUM | 1 |
| BIOLOGY 251 | INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 253 | INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 254 | BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS I | 2 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 311 | MICROBIOLOGY | 3-4 |
| or BIOLOGY 363 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | |
| Select 0-6 units combined of the following: | 0-6 | |
| INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | ||
| TRAVEL STUDY (department approval required) | ||
| Select at least three of the following: | 10-12 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| MICROBIOLOGY | ||
| COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY | ||
| ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | ||
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | ||
| BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS II | ||
| IMMUNOLOGY | ||
| APPLICATIONS OF CELLULAR BIOLOGY | ||
| BIOINFORMATICS | ||
| ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY | ||
| Select additional units of Biology electives numbered 300 or above, except BIOLOGY 303, BIOLOGY 493 and BIOLOGY 498 or BIOLOGY 498R to total 40 units in the major | ||
| Total Units | 40 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique and Writing Requirements | ||
| BIOLOGY 303 | BIOSTATISTICS | 3-4 |
| or PSYCH 215 | BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| CHEM 251 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| WRITING IN BIOLOGY | ||
or PWP 371 | WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | |
| Select one of the following: | 4-7 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | ||
| PRECALCULUS | ||
| CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| APPLIED CALCULUS SURVEY FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2-5 | |
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - II | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | ||
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM AND SIGNALING | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM AND SIGNALING | ||
| One of the following highly recommended: | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I | ||
or PHYSCS 141 | PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II | |
| PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I | ||
or PHYSCS 181 | PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | |
| Total Units | 25-32 | |
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An approved minor is required for this major.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | MATH 151 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 5 | BIOLOGY 141 | 5 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | CHEM 104 | 5 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 142 | 5 | BIOLOGY 251 | 4 |
| U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV) | 3 | BIOLOGY 257 | 3 |
| CHEM 251 | 3 | CHEM 252 | 3 |
| CHEM 261 | 2 | BIOLOGY 190 | 1 |
| CORE 140 or 120 | 3 | CORE 110 | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 253 | 3 | BIOLOGY 303 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 254 | 2 | Biology Course From List (See Notes) | 3-4 |
| CHEM 352 | 5 | BIOLOGY 200 or PWP 371 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | BIOLOGY 493, 498, 498R, or 491 | 0-3 |
| 16 | 13-17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 311 or 363 | 3-4 | Biology Course From List (See Notes) | 3-4 |
| Biology Course From List (See Notes) | 3-4 | BIOLOGY 498, 493, 498R, or 491 | 0-3 |
| Chemistry Elective | 2-3 | Biology Elective (If Needed) | 3 |
| PHYSCS 140 (Recommended) | 5 | PHYSCS 141 (Recommended) | 5 |
| Electives To Total 120 (If Needed) | 1-6 | ||
| 13-16 | 12-21 | ||
| Total Units: 117-133 | |||
The curriculum in the biology major is somewhat flexible in that there are some required sequences and it allows students to move through other coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a student could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that a biology degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual degree audit for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on exam scores (ACT or SAT sub-scores, or UW System placement exam). This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to provide test scores prior to attending a Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration). Opportunities: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal skills, give you the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills, and adds to your resume. Some clubs that may be of particular interest to students with a Biology major include: Active Minds, Pre-Health Club, Pre-PA Club, Rare Afflictions Club, Students Allied for a Green Earth (SAGE), and Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society.
Notes: By completing the requirements of the Biology major, students complete the Bachelor of Science degree requirements. Students who place out of precalculus will need to earn credit in an additional math or computer science course to satisfy the BS degree requirements. While students can choose any approved minor, students in the Cell Physiology emphasis of the Biology major often choose to complete the chemistry minor as 16 chemistry credits are completed for the unique major requirements. This plan includes the requirements to complete a chemistry minor. Courses in the chemistry minor that are not required by this major are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Notes: Typically there will only be one or two sections of each advanced biology course in a given term so the semester in which students take each course is flexible to accommodate potential time conflicts. This major allows students to choose three biology courses as electives in the major from this list: Biology 301, 311, 340, 341, 345, 361, 362, 363, 364, 412, 425, 448, 458. Opportunities: Undergraduate research is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities; signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own; and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid. Experiential learning courses are repeatable and many students will work on the same research project over multiple semesters.
Notes: All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new. Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on: career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition. Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.