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Biology
Administered By: Department of Biological Sciences
biology
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p1 * Choice of: CS 116 or any computer science course, except 310, 410 and 375. BNFO 235 Programming for Bioinformatics, IS 118 Introduction to Application Development Tools, IS 265 Introduction to Information Systems, IS 431 Database Design, Management and Applications
p2 ** Choice of: Math 222 Differential Equations, Math 226 Discrete Analysis, Math 337 Linear Algebra or Math 340 Applied Numerical Methods
p3 *** Technical Electives: A 300-level or higher course in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Environmental Science; a three credit course in any of the Computer Science or Engineering disciplines; or any Physics course 234 or higher. Six additional credits of biology may also be completed.
p4 **** Students who do not take Math 112 must take an additional technical elective.
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Administration
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Chair golowasc
Academic Coordinator kroach

Administration
Chair Jorge P. Golowasch
Academic Coordinator Karen Roach

NJIT Faculty
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Distinguished Professor Jonakait
Professor farzan
Associate Professor Golowasc
Assistant Professor aavhill,russell

NJIT Faculty
Distinguished Professor Gene M. Jonakait
Professor Farzan Nadim
Associate Professor Jorge P. Golowasch
Assistant Professor Andrew Hill, Gareth J. Russell

Rutgers-Newark Faculty
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Chair. Edward M. Bonder
Professors Ann Cali,Harvey Feder [Associate Provost],Gerald Frenkel,Doina Ganea,David Kafkewitz, Edward Kirby [Dean: FASN],Judith Weis
Associate Professors Edward M. Bonder,John Crow,Lion Gardiner,Andrew Kasper,John Maiello,Douglas Morrison
Assistant Professors Jonathan Adams,Erik Paul Hamerlynk,Claus Holzapfel,Wilma Friedman,Haesum Kim

Rutgers-Newark Faculty
Chair. Edward M. Bonder
Professors Ann Cali, Harvey Feder(Associate Provost), Gerald Frenkel, Doina Ganea, David Kafkewitz, Edward Kirby(Dean: FASN), Judith Weis
Associate Professors Edward M. Bonder, John Crow, Lion Gardiner, Andrew Kasper, John Maiello, Douglas Morrison
Assistant Professors Jonathan Adams, Erik Paul Hamerlynk, Claus Holzapfel, Wilma Friedman, Haesum Kim

Advisors
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Undergraduate Advisor golowasc
Undergraduate Advisor jonakait
Undergraduate Advisor russell
Undergraduate Advisor kroach
Undergraduate Advisor aavhill
Graduate Advisor farzan

Advisors
Undergraduate Advisor Jorge P. Golowasch
Undergraduate Advisor Gene M. Jonakait
Undergraduate Advisor Gareth J. Russell
Undergraduate Advisor Karen Roach
Undergraduate Advisor Andrew Hill
Graduate Advisor Farzan Nadim
 

The Department of Biological Sciences offers Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees. The coursework in the first year for the B.S. and B.A. degrees are identical, allowing students to make a choice between majors as late as the second year. The B.S. curriculum involves more rigorous training in mathematics, physics, and numerical computation. Students in both programs are required to complete a minimum of 35 credits in Biology.

Accelerated 7-year Biology BA/MD/DMD/DDS/OD programs are also available. Contact the Albert Dorman Honors College for a sample program and information.

The curricula described below are for students entering or who entered NJIT as freshmen in the fall of 2004 or later. Students entering before that date may have a different program and should consult the Division Director to determine which curriculum applies.

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BS in Biology 128 credit minimum 9
 
BS in Biology (128 credit minimum)
FIRST YEAR:
1st semester: R120:101,chem125,math111,hum101,cs115,frshsem
  R120:101General Biology I (3-3-4)
  Chem 125General Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Math 111Calculus I (4-1-4)
  HUM 101English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (3-0-3)
  CS 115Intro. to CS I in C++ (3-0-3)
  Frsh SemFreshman Seminar (1-0-0)
2nd semester: R120:102,chem124,chem126,math112,hum102,{Phys Ed;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  R120:102General Biology II (3-3-4)
  Chem 124General Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Chem 126General Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Math 112Calculus II (4-1-4)
  HUM 102English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking II (3-0-3)
  Phys Ed (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
SECOND YEAR:
1st semester: r120:301,r120:302,chem243,phys111,phys111a,math211,{Cognate;Comp. Sci. Elective;3-0-3}[p1]
  R120:301Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology (3-0-3)
  R120:302Foundations of Biology-Lab (0-3-1)
  Chem 243Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Phys 111Physics I (3-0-3)
  Phys 111APhysics I Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Math 211Calculus III A (3-0-3)
 * Cognate (Comp. Sci. Elective) (3-0-3) 
2nd semester: chem244,chem244a,phys121,phys121a,{Cognate;Math;3 or 4}[p2],{Elective;Social Sciences:GUR;3-0-3},{Phys Ed;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  Chem 244Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Chem 244AOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
  Phys 121Physics II (3-0-3)
  Phys 121APhysics II Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Cognate (Math) (3 or 4) 
  Elective (Social Sciences:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Phys Ed (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
THIRD YEAR:
1st semester:
{Elective;Technical;3-0-3}[p3],math333,{Elective;English and Cultural History:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Social Science:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology with Lab;4-3-4}
 *** Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
  Math 333Probability and Statistics (3-0-3)
  Elective (English and Cultural History:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Social Science:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology with Lab) (4-3-4) 
2nd semester: {Elective;Technical;3-0-3}[p3],{Elective;Management:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;HSS Upper Level:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology with Lab;4-3-4},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3}
 *** Elective (Technical) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Management:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (HSS Upper Level:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology with Lab) (4-3-4) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
FOURTH YEAR:
1st semester: {Elective;HSS Upper Level:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  Elective (HSS Upper Level:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
2nd semester: {Elective;HSS Senior Seminar:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  Elective (HSS Senior Seminar:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
Total Minimum Credits: 128

Biology Credits: 35 (Including General Biology I, II, and Foundations of Biology)

BA in Biology 124 credit minimum 9
 
BA in Biology (124 credit minimum)
FIRST YEAR:
1st semester: R120:101,chem125,math111,hum101,cs101,frshsem
  R120:101General Biology I (3-3-4)
  Chem 125General Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Math 111Calculus I (4-1-4)
  HUM 101English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (3-0-3)
  CS 101Computer Programming and Problem Solving (2-1-2)
  Frsh SemFreshman Seminar (1-0-0)
2nd semester: R120:102,chem124,chem126,math112[p4],hum102[p1],{Phys Ed;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  R120:102General Biology II (3-3-4)
  Chem 124General Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Chem 126General Chemistry II (3-0-3)
 **** Math 112Calculus II (4-1-4)
 * HUM 102English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking II (3-0-3)
  Phys Ed (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 

SECOND YEAR:
1st semester

r120:301,r120:302,chem243,phys111,phys111a,{math105|math333},{Elective;Social Sciences:GUR;3-0-3}
  R120:301Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology (3-0-3)
  R120:302Foundations of Biology-Lab (0-3-1)
  Chem 243Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Phys 111Physics I (3-0-3)
  Phys 111APhysics I Laboratory (0-2-1)
 Math 105Elementary Probability and Statistics (3-0-3) or
 Math 333Probability and Statistics (3-0-3)
  Elective (Social Sciences:GUR) (3-0-3) 
2nd semester: chem244,chem244a,phys121,phys121a,{Hum/Hist;English and Cultural History:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Phys Ed;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  Chem 244Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Chem 244AOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
  Phys 121Physics II (3-0-3)
  Phys 121APhysics II Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Hum/Hist (English and Cultural History:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Phys Ed (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
THIRD YEAR:
1st semester: {Elective;Biology with Lab;3-3-4},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Management:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Social Science;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical Elective;3-0-3}[p3]
  Elective (Biology with Lab) (3-3-4) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Management:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Social Science) (3-0-3) 
 *** Elective (Technical Elective) (3-0-3) 
2nd semester: {Elective;Biology with Lab;3-3-4},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;HSS Upper Level:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical Elective;3-0-3}[p3],{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  Elective (Biology with Lab) (3-3-4) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (HSS Upper Level:GUR) (3-0-3) 
 *** Elective (Technical Elective) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
FOURTH YEAR:
1st semester: {Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;HSS Upper Level:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (HSS Upper Level:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
2nd semester: {Elective;HSS Senior Seminar:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  Elective (HSS Senior Seminar:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
Total Minimum Credits: 124

Biology Credits: 35 (Including General Biology I, II, and Foundations of Biology)

General University Requirements and Electives

All students are required to satisfy the General University Requirements (GUR). All GUR courses and additional mathematics, technical, and free electives are to be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Refer to the General University Requirements section of this catalog for further information on electives.

Computer Science GUR: BA students CS 101.BS students CS 115.

Management GUR (3 credits): Students take IE 492 or Mgmt 390.

Physical Education GUR: Students who register as full-time undergraduates for two or more consecutive semesters must take two PE courses, one of which must be a 100-level fitness core course. Students are urged to complete the requirement as soon as possible.

Social Science Lower Level GUR (6 credits): Take two courses from SS 201, ECON 265, 266, EPS 202, STS 257, 258 or approved introductory courses in basic social sciences at Rutgers-Newark to fulfill this requirement.

English/Communication/Cultural History GUR (6 credits): Biology majors are required to take HUM 101 and 102. The remaining three credits can be satisfied by HUM 211, 212 or Hist 213 or any 200 level history course at Rutgers-Newark.

Lit/Hist/Phil/STS GUR (3 credits): Students must take one 300-level course from any of the following fields: literature, history, philosophy, science, technology, and society (STS), or an approved 300-level course at Rutgers-Newark.

Open Elective in Humanities and Social Science GUR (3 credits): Students must take one 300-level course from any of the following fields: English (Eng), history (Hist), literature (Lit), philosophy (Phil), science, technology, and society (STS), social science (SS), or theater (Thtr). Students also may satisfy this requirement with Architectural History IV (Arch 382) or by taking an approved 300-level course at Rutgers-Newar

Senior Seminar in Humanities and Social Science GUR (3 credits): All students, except those enrolled in the honors college, take one of the following: HSS 401, HSS 402, HSS 403, HSS 404, HSS 405, HSS 406, HSS 407, HSS 408, HSS 409. Students enrolled in the honors college take one from HSS 491H-499H.



*  Choice of: CS 116 or any computer science course, except 310, 410 and 375. BNFO 235 Programming for Bioinformatics, IS 118 Introduction to Application Development Tools, IS 265 Introduction to Information Systems, IS 431 Database Design, Management and Applications
**  Choice of: Math 222 Differential Equations, Math 226 Discrete Analysis, Math 337 Linear Algebra or Math 340 Applied Numerical Methods
***  Technical Electives: A 300-level or higher course in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Environmental Science; a three credit course in any of the Computer Science or Engineering disciplines; or any Physics course 234 or higher. Six additional credits of biology may also be completed.
****  Students who do not take Math 112 must take an additional technical elective.
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p5 ***** Pending approval.
p6 ****** Technical Electives: A 300-level or higher course in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Environmental Science; a three credit course in any of the Computer Science or Engineering disciplines; or any Physics course 234 or higher or six additional credits of biology. Courses required for the major cannot be used to satisfy the technical elective requirement.
p7 ******* Technical Electives: A 300-level or higher course in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Environmental Science; a three credit course in any of the Computer Science or Engineering disciplines; or any physics course 234 or higher.
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Accelerated Six-Year B. A. Biology/Doctor of Physical Therapy 111 Minimum credits 9
 
Accelerated Six-Year B. A. Biology/Doctor of Physical Therapy (111 Minimum credits)
FIRST YEAR:

1st Semester: (18 credits)

r120:101,chem125,math111,phys111,phys111a,hum101,frshsem
  R120:101General Biology I (3-3-4)
  Chem 125General Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Math 111Calculus I (4-1-4)
  Phys 111Physics I (3-0-3)
  Phys 111APhysics I Laboratory (0-2-1)
  HUM 101English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (3-0-3)
  Frsh SemFreshman Seminar (1-0-0)
2nd Semester: (18 credits) r120:102,chem124,chem126,phys121,phys121a,hum102,{Elective;Social Science:GUR;3-0-3}
  R120:102General Biology II (3-3-4)
  Chem 124General Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Chem 126General Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Phys 121Physics II (3-0-3)
  Phys 121APhysics II Laboratory (0-2-1)
  HUM 102English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking II (3-0-3)
  Elective (Social Science:GUR) (3-0-3) 
Summer I: (5 credits) cs101,{Elective;English and Cultural History:GUR;3-0-3}
  CS 101Computer Programming and Problem Solving (2-1-2)
  Elective (English and Cultural History:GUR) (3-0-3) 
SECOND YEAR:

1st Semester:  (17 credits)

r120:301,r120:302,chem243,math105,{R830:101;Principles of Psychology;3-0-3},{Elective;HSS Upper Level:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  R120:301Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology (3-0-3)
  R120:302Foundations of Biology-Lab (0-3-1)
  Chem 243Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Math 105Elementary Probability and Statistics (3-0-3)
  R830:101 (Principles of Psychology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (HSS Upper Level:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
2nd Semester: (16 credits) r120:340,chem244,chem244a,{Elective;HSS Upper Level:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Free},{Elective;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  R120:340Mammalian Physiology (3-3-4)
  Chem 244Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Chem 244AOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
  Elective (HSS Upper Level:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) 
  Elective (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
Summer II: (6 credits) biol491,biol492
  Biol 491Honors Research Project (3-0-3)
  Biol 492Research and Independent Study (3-0-3)
THIRD YEAR:

1st Semester: (16 credits)

r120:320,{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical Elective;3-0-3}[p7],{Elective;Management:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  R120:320Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (3-3-4)
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
 ******* Elective (Technical Elective) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Management:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
2nd Semester: (15 credits) {Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;HSS Senior Seminar:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical Elective;3-0-3}[p7],{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (HSS Senior Seminar:GUR) (3-0-3) 
 ******* Elective (Technical Elective) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
Biology Credits: 35 (General Biology I, II, Foundations of Biology, Mammalian Physiology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy are required).

Special Curriculum Note for Accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:

Students in the DPT program must take the following courses:

  • Rutgers-Newark 21: 120:340 Mammalian Physiology (4 credits)
  • Rutgers-Newark 21: 120:320 Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (4 credits)
  • Rutgers-Newark 21 & 62: 830:101 Principles of Psychology (3 credits)

These courses can be fit into elective slots in the existing curricula. Consult advisor.

Accelerated Seven-Year B. A. Biology/MD, DMD, DDS, OD 111 Minimum credits 9
 
Accelerated Seven-Year B. A. Biology/MD, DMD, DDS, OD (111 Minimum credits)
FIRST YEAR:

1st Semester: (18 credits)

r120:101,chem125,math111,phys111,phys111a,hum101,frshsem
  R120:101General Biology I (3-3-4)
  Chem 125General Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Math 111Calculus I (4-1-4)
  Phys 111Physics I (3-0-3)
  Phys 111APhysics I Laboratory (0-2-1)
  HUM 101English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (3-0-3)
  Frsh SemFreshman Seminar (1-0-0)
2nd Semester: (18 credits) r120:102,chem124,chem126,phys121,phys121a,hum102,{Elective;Social Science:GUR;3-0-3}
  R120:102General Biology II (3-3-4)
  Chem 124General Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
  Chem 126General Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Phys 121Physics II (3-0-3)
  Phys 121APhysics II Laboratory (0-2-1)
  HUM 102English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking II (3-0-3)
  Elective (Social Science:GUR) (3-0-3) 
Summer I: (5 credits) cs101,{Elective;English and Cultural History:GUR;3-0-3}
  CS 101Computer Programming and Problem Solving (2-1-2)
  Elective (English and Cultural History:GUR) (3-0-3) 
SECOND YEAR:

1st Semester: (17 credits)

r120:301,r120:302,chem243,math105,{Elective;Social Science:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;HSS Upper Level:GUR},{Elective;Physical Education:GUR}
  R120:301Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology (3-0-3)
  R120:302Foundations of Biology-Lab (0-3-1)
  Chem 243Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
  Math 105Elementary Probability and Statistics (3-0-3)
  Elective (Social Science:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (HSS Upper Level:GUR) 
  Elective (Physical Education:GUR) 
2nd Semester: (16 credits) {Elective;Biology with Lab;3-3-4},chem244,chem244a,{Elective;HSS Upper Level:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Free},{Elective;Physical Education:GUR;0-1-1}
  Elective (Biology with Lab) (3-3-4) 
  Chem 244Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
  Chem 244AOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
  Elective (HSS Upper Level:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) 
  Elective (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1) 
Summer II: (6 credits) biol491,biol492
  Biol 491Honors Research Project (3-0-3)
  Biol 492Research and Independent Study (3-0-3)
THIRD YEAR:

1st Semester: (16 credits)

{Elective;Biology with Lab;3-3-4},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical Elective;3-0-3}[p6],{Elective;Management:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  Elective (Biology with Lab) (3-3-4) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
 ****** Elective (Technical Elective) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Management:GUR) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
2nd Semester: (15 credits) {Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;Biology;3-0-3},{Elective;HSS Senior Seminar:GUR;3-0-3},{Elective;Technical Elective;3-0-3}[p6],{Elective;Free;3-0-3}
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Biology) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (HSS Senior Seminar:GUR) (3-0-3) 
 ****** Elective (Technical Elective) (3-0-3) 
  Elective (Free) (3-0-3) 
Biology Credits: 35 (including General Biology I, II, and Foundations of Biology)


*****  Pending approval.
******  Technical Electives: A 300-level or higher course in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Environmental Science; a three credit course in any of the Computer Science or Engineering disciplines; or any Physics course 234 or higher or six additional credits of biology. Courses required for the major cannot be used to satisfy the technical elective requirement.
*******  Technical Electives: A 300-level or higher course in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Environmental Science; a three credit course in any of the Computer Science or Engineering disciplines; or any physics course 234 or higher.
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p8 ******** Biol 491 and Biol 492 (6 credits max)

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BIOLOGY ELECTIVES MUST BE CHOSEN AS OUTLINED BELOW:

A. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION

(All courses three credits)

r120:322,r120:370,r120:380,r120:382
  R120:322Evolution (3)
  R120:370Plant Ecology (3)
  R120:380Animal Ecology (3)
  R120:382Animal Behavior (3)
B. THE FUNCTIONAL ORGANISM

(All courses four credits)

r120:211,r120:230,r120:330,r120:335,r120:340,{r120:342&r120:343}
  R120:211Plant Kingdom (4)
  R120:230Biology of Seed Plants (4)
  R120:330Plant Physiology (4)
  R120:335General Microbiology (4)
  R120:340Mammalian Physiology (3-3-4)
 R120:342Developmental Biology (4) and
 R120:343Developmental Bio Lab (1)
C. MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MECHANISMS:

(All courses three credits)

r120:352,r120:355,r120:356,{r120:360|chem473}
  R120:352Genetics (3)
  R120:355Cell Biology (3)
  R120:356Molecular Biology (3)
 R120:360Elementary Biochemistry (3) or
 Chem 473Biochemistry (3-0-3)

D. MAJORS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE AT LEAST TWO ADDITIONAL LABORATORY OR FIELD COURSES CHOSEN FROM SECTION B ABOVE OR FROM THE LIST BELOW:

Laboratory Courses

(4 credits)

r120:311,r120:320,{r120:325&r120:326},r120:327,r120:358,r120:413,r120:430,r120:481
  R120:311Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4)
  R120:320Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (3-3-4)
 R120:325Animal Parasites (3) and
 R120:326Laboratory Exercises in Parasitology (1)
  R120:327Biology of Invertebrates (4)
  R120:358Microanatomy of Cells and Tissues (4)
  R120:413Mycology (4)
  R120:430Plant Growth and Development (4)
  R120:481Marine Biology (4)

Laboratory courses

(3 credits)

r120:328,r120:371,r120:381,r120:470
  R120:328Ornithology (3)
  R120:371Field Studies in Plant Ecology (3)
  R120:381Field Studies in Animal Ecology (2)
  R120:470Field Ecology (3)
Laboratory courses

(2 credits)

r120:486
  R120:486Tropical Field Biology (2)

E. THE COURSES LISTED BELOW MAY BE USED TO COMPLETE 35 CREDITS OF BIOLOGY COURSE WORK.

(All courses three credits unless specified)

r120:346,r120:365,biol368,math371,math373,biol383,r120:403,r120:404,r120:422,math430,r120:443,r120:445,r120:451,r120:452,r120:455,r120:471,r120:487,biol491[p8],biol492[p8]
  R120:346Neurobiology (3)
  R120:365 
  Biol 368The Ecology and Evolution of Disease (3-0-3)
  Math 371Physiology and Medicine (3-0-3)
  Math 373Introduction to Mathematical Biology (3-0-3)
  Biol 383Neural Basis of Behavior (3-0-3)
  R120:403Biological Ultrastructure (3)
  R120:404Light and Electron Microscopy (4)
  R120:422Biological Invasions (3)
  Math 430Analytical and Computational Neuroscience (3-1-3)
  R120:443Immunology (3)
  R120:445Endocrinology (3)
  R120:451Laboratory in Cellular and Molecular Biology I: Cellular Biophysics (4)
  R120:452Laboratory in Cellular and Molecular Biology II: Molecular Biotechniques (4)
  R120:455Molecular Cell Biology (3)
  R120:471Ecological Physiology (3)
  R120:487Systems Ecology (3)
 ******** Biol 491Honors Research Project (3-0-3)
 ******** Biol 492Research and Independent Study (3-0-3)


********  Biol 491 and Biol 492 (6 credits max)
 
 
 


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