Biology - Honors Research Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 40 units 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 257 | INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 254 | BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS I | 2 |
| or BIOLOGY 258 | ECOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS | |
| Biology Thesis Requirements (2 semesters) | ||
| BIOLOGY 499 | BIOLOGY THESIS | 2 |
| BIOLOGY 499 | BIOLOGY THESIS | 3 |
| Biology Electives | ||
| Select additional units of BIOLOGY electives numbered above 250 except for BIOLOGY 303, BIOLOGY 498R and BIOLOGY 499, to total 40 units in the major | 12 | |
| Total Units | 40 | |
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To graduate in this emphasis, students must have a 3.40 UW-W cumulative GPA and a 3.40 GPA within the major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique & Writing Requirements | ||
| One of the following: | 4-7 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | ||
| PRECALCULUS | ||
| CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | ||
| CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | ||
| BIOLOGY 200 | WRITING IN BIOLOGY | 3 |
| or PWP 371 | WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | |
| BIOLOGY 303 | BIOSTATISTICS | 3-4 |
| or PSYCH 215 | BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| Select 5 additional units of CHEM numbered above 200 | 5 | |
| Total Units | 25-29 | |
Four-Year Plans: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new student aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 2 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | BIOLOGY 142 | 5 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | CHEM 1023 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 141 | 5 | MATH 151 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CORE 140 or 120 | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | 5 | CORE 110 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | 1 | BIOLOGY 253 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 251 | 4 | BIOLOGY 303 or PSYCH 215 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | 3 | Minor Course4 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Minor Course | 3 | BIOLOGY 200 or PWP 371 | 3 |
| Chem Elective | 2-5 | Biology Elective | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 254 or 258 | 2 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Biology Elective5 | 3 | U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (DV) Course | 3 |
| Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S) | 3 |
| 13-16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CORE 390 | 3 | BIOLOGY 499 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 4996 | 2 | Biology Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Biology Elective | 3 | Chem Elective (if needed) | 0-2 |
| Electives to 120 credits (if needed) | 1 | ||
| 14 | 13-15 | ||
| Total Units: 120-125 | |||
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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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To declare and earn the Biology Honors major, you must establish and maintain a minimum UW-Whitewater cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 and also a 3.4 GPA within the major requirements
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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.
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Select additional units of BIOLOGY electives numbered above 250 except for BIOLOGY 303, 498R and 499, to total 40 units in the major.
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The first semester of the thesis project involves completion of a literature review, research design, and collecting of data. The second semester will focus on preparing the data, writing the thesis, and culminates in a defense of the thesis to a faculty committee.
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, Gardening Club, GeoEnvi, Outdoor Adventure Club, Pre-Health Club, Pre-PA Club, Rare Afflictions Club, Students Allied for a Green Earth (SAGE), Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Club, 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.