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.
Four-Year Plans: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new student aiming to earn their degree within four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | BIOLOGY 142 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 141 | 5 | CHEM 1022 | 5 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 251 | 4 | BIOLOGY 253 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | 1 | BIOLOGY 257 | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | 5 | CHEM 251 | 3 |
| MATH 151 | 3 | CHEM 261* 3 | 2 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | CORE 110 | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Cell/Physiology Emphasis Elective4 | 3-4 | BIOLOGY 311 or 363 | 3-4 |
| BIOLOGY 254 | 2 | CHEM 252* | 3 |
| CHEM 352* | 5 | BIOLOGY 303 or PSYCH 215 | 3-4 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | U.S Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course | 3 |
| Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | Cell Physiology Emphasis elective | 3-4 |
| 16-17 | 15-18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Cell/Physiology Emphasis Elective | 3-4 | Biology 300+ Elective or Experiential Learning | 1-4 |
| BIOLOGY 200 or PWP 371 | 3 | Minor or Elective Course | 3 |
| Chemistry Elective* | 2-3 | Minor or Elective Course | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | Minor or Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S) | 3 | Minor or Elective Course | 3 |
| Electives to Total 120 (if needed) | 2 | ||
| 14-16 | 15-18 | ||
| Total Units: 120-129 | |||
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The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
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By completing the requirements of the Biology major, students complete the Bachelor of Science (BS) 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. This program may also be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences, but will require additional coursework. The BA degree emphasizes preparation in the arts, world languages, humanities and social sciences.
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This program requires a minor. Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year. 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 chemistry minor that are not required by this major are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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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 emphasis allows students to choose three Biology courses as electives from this list: BIOLOGY 301, 311, 340, 341, 345, 361, 362, 363, 364, 412, 425, 448, 458
First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. 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.
Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Third Year: An internship provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.