Organismal Biology and Ecology
This major provides a research-and-field-oriented background for students interested in research careers in either physiology or ecology/evolution and their allied fields. For further information, consult with the faculty advisors for the program, Professors Baduini, Copp, McFarlane, Preest, or Thomson.
Major Requirements
1. Biology 43-44. Introductory Biology
2. Chemistry 14-15. Basic Principles of Chemistry, or
Chemistry 29. Accelerated General Chemistry
3. Mathematics 30. Calculus I
4. Biology 175. Biostatistics (or equivalent)
5. Physics 30-31. Principles of Physics
6. Biology 120. Research Tools for Organismal Biology
7. Six upper division biology courses, including three with lab, at least one from each
group and at least three from group 1 or 3.
• Group 1 (at least one course)
- Biology 131. Vertebrate Physiology
- Biology 132. Comparative Physiology
- Biology 166. Physiological Ecology
- Biology 141. Vertebrate Anatomy
- Biology 149. Neurobiology
• Group 2 (at least one course)
- Biology 143. Genetics
- Biology 171. Biology of Cancer
- Biology 151. Developmental Biology
- Biology 157. Cell Biology
- Biology 170. Molecular Biology
- Biology 158. Cell Cycle and Diseases
- Biology 177. Biochemistry
• Group 3(at least one course)
- Biology 145. Evolution
- Biology 146. Ecology
- Biology 154. Animal Behavior
- Biology 169. Marine Ecology
- Biology 176. Tropical Ecology
- Biology 187. Special Topics in Biology
8. Senior Thesis in Biology: majors must complete one of the following: Biology 190L,
Biology 188L-190L, or Biology 191. For further information, see “Senior Thesis in Science” (above). Biology 188L may not be counted as one of the six advanced elective courses in biology.
9. Study Abroad
All majors, including dual majors, must spend at least one semester in study abroad at an
advanced level. Off-campus study courses may substitute for courses in Groups 1, 2, and 3. Approved summer research experience may substitute for study abroad by prior arrangement.
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