Biology

Sample courses that might be required for a degree in Biology:

Science Courses

  • Principles of Genetics
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Seminar in Biology
  • Biology Lab
  • Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Foundations of Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry Lab
  • Physics I, II
  • Principles of Ecology
  • Cell Structures and Functions
  • Fundamental Microbiology
  • Introduction to Biochemistry

Colleges will also require you to take some core undergraduate courses in addition to some electives. Required core courses and electives will vary from college to college. Here are a number of examples:

Arts and Humanities

  • Arts
  • History
  • Languages
  • Literature
  • Music

Math

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Computer Science
  • Logic
  • Statistics

Natural Sciences

  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics

Social Sciences

  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Government
  • Psychology
  • Sociology