A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Biological Sciences
- CIP
- 26.0101
- Total credits (published)
- 79-82
- Credits (computed from items)
- 638-655
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 213543
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_213543_ed7b54f2
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
B.A. with Major in Biology
major core · 0 items
BA BIOLOGY
0 items
Biology
4 items
- BIOS 041& BIOS 042Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biologyand Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 043 Phage Hunting Laboratory4
- BIOS 044& BIOS 045Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biologyand Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- BIOS 115& BIOS 116Geneticsand Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 118 Phage Genetics Laboratory4
- Biology electives 1Not resolved to a course18
Mathematics
7 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Survey of Calculus I”4
- As published: “Calculus I”4
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 3
- As published: “Basic Statistics and Data Science”4
- As published: “Biostatistics”4
Collateral Sciences
5 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- CHM 030& CHM 031Introduction to Chemical Principlesand Chemical Equilibria in Aqueous SystemsNot resolved to a course
- CHM 040& CHM 041Honors General Chemistry Iand Honors General Chemistry IINot resolved to a course
- CHM 110& CHM 111Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry Laboratory INot resolved to a course4
- CHM 112& CHM 113Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Laboratory IINot resolved to a course4
Biology Electives List A
electives · 13 items
- 4
- 3
- As published: “Central Nervous System and Behavior”3
- 3
- As published: “Evolution”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Animal Behavior”3
- 3
- As published: “Endocrinology”3
- 3
- 4
No more than one of the following:
3 items
- As published: “Forest Ecology”4
- 3,4
- 3,4
Biology Electives List B
electives · 15 items
- As published: “Introductory Molecular Modeling and Simulation”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry I”3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry II”3
- 3
- 3
Biology Electives List C
electives · 9 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Requirements for the B.S. in Biology
0 items
BS BIOLOGY
0 items
Biology
5 items
- BIOS 041& BIOS 042Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biologyand Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 043 Phage Hunting Laboratory4
- BIOS 044& BIOS 045Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biologyand Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- BIOS 115& BIOS 116Geneticsand Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 118 Phage Genetics Laboratory4
- As published: “Evolution”3
- Biology electives 1Not resolved to a course22
Mathematics
4 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course7-8
- MATH 021& MATH 022Calculus Iand Calculus IINot resolved to a course
- MATH 051& MATH 052Survey of Calculus Iand Survey of Calculus IINot resolved to a course
- As published: “Biostatistics”4
Collateral Sciences
9 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- CHM 030& CHM 031Introduction to Chemical Principlesand Chemical Equilibria in Aqueous SystemsNot resolved to a course
- CHM 040& CHM 041Honors General Chemistry Iand Honors General Chemistry IINot resolved to a course
- CHM 110& CHM 111Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry Laboratory INot resolved to a course4
- CHM 112& CHM 113Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Laboratory IINot resolved to a course4
- 0-4
- 1
- 3
- 1
Biology Electives List A
electives · 11 items
- 3
- As published: “Central Nervous System and Behavior”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Endocrinology”3
- 3
- 4
No more than one of the following:
3 items
- As published: “Forest Ecology”4
- 3,4
- 3,4
Biology Electives List B
electives · 16 items
- As published: “Introductory Molecular Modeling and Simulation”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry I”3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry II”3
- 3
- 3
Biology Electives List C
electives · 9 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Minor in Biology
5 items
- BIOS 041& BIOS 042Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biologyand Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- As published: “Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biology”3
- BIOS 115& BIOS 116Geneticsand Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- As published: “Organic Chemistry I”3
- Biology electives at the 200 or 300 levelNot resolved to a course3-4
B.A. with major in Neuroscience
major core · 0 items
BA NEUROSCIENCE
0 items
Required Major Courses
major core · 17 items
- BIOS 041& BIOS 042Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biologyand Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 043 Phage Hunting Laboratory4
- BIOS 044& BIOS 045Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biologyand Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- BIOS 115& BIOS 116Geneticsand Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 118 Phage Genetics Laboratory4
- As published: “Biostatistics”4
- As published: “Central Nervous System and Behavior”3
- Select two advanced Neuroscience coursesNot resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Endocrinology”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Lab Experience
6 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
Select two additional major courses not already used above or from the list below.
major core · 22 items
- As published: “Introductory Molecular Modeling and Simulation”3
- 3
- As published: “Evolution”3
- 1-3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
- 3
- As published: “Cognitive Psychology”4
- 4
- As published: “Cognitive Neuroscience”4
Other approved 3xx BIOS electives can be chosen in consultation with the major advisor. 1
electives · 0 items
Math and Science Requirements for the B.A.
9 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course7-8
- MATH 021& MATH 022Calculus Iand Calculus IINot resolved to a course
- MATH 051& MATH 052Survey of Calculus Iand Survey of Calculus IINot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- CHM 030& CHM 031Introduction to Chemical Principlesand Chemical Equilibria in Aqueous SystemsNot resolved to a course
- CHM 040& CHM 041Honors General Chemistry Iand Honors General Chemistry IINot resolved to a course
- CHM 110& CHM 111Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry Laboratory INot resolved to a course4
- CHM 112& CHM 113Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Laboratory IINot resolved to a course4
- 4
B.S. in Neuroscience
0 items
BS NEUROSCIENCE
0 items
Required Major Courses
major core · 13 items
- BIOS 041& BIOS 042Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biologyand Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 043 Phage Hunting Laboratory4
- BIOS 044& BIOS 045Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biologyand Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- BIOS 115& BIOS 116Geneticsand Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 118 Phage Genetics Laboratory4
- As published: “Biostatistics”4
- As published: “Central Nervous System and Behavior”3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry I”3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry II”3
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
Advanced Neuroscience Course Requirement
12 items
- Select three of the following:Not resolved to a course9
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Endocrinology”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Advanced Lab Requirement for the B.S.
1 item
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course2-3
Any advanced Neuroscience lab not used above
6 items
- 1-3
- 2
- 2
- 1-3
- 2
- As published: “Biochemistry Laboratory”3
Math and Science Requirements for the B.S.
15 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course7-8
- MATH 021& MATH 022Calculus Iand Calculus IINot resolved to a course
- MATH 051& MATH 052Survey of Calculus Iand Survey of Calculus IINot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- CHM 030& CHM 031Introduction to Chemical Principlesand Chemical Equilibria in Aqueous SystemsNot resolved to a course
- CHM 040& CHM 041Honors General Chemistry Iand Honors General Chemistry IINot resolved to a course
- CHM 110& CHM 111Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry Laboratory INot resolved to a course4
- CHM 112& CHM 113Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Laboratory IINot resolved to a course4
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course5
- PHY 010& PHY 012General Physics Iand Introductory Physics Laboratory INot resolved to a course
- PHY 011& PHY 012Introductory Physics Iand Introductory Physics Laboratory INot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- PHY 013& PHY 022General Physics IIand Introductory Physics Laboratory IINot resolved to a course
- PHY 021& PHY 022Introductory Physics IIand Introductory Physics Laboratory IINot resolved to a course
- 4
Major Electives
electives · 1 item
- Select two of the following:Not resolved to a course6
Any additional Advanced Neuroscience course not fulfilling the requirement above or additional research credits. 1
19 items
- 3
- 1-4
- As published: “Evolution”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Animal Behavior”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-4
- As published: “Cognitive Psychology”4
- 4
- As published: “Cognitive Neuroscience”4
Requirements for the B.A. in Molecular Biology
0 items
BA MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY
0 items
Biology
3 items
- BIOS 041& BIOS 042Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biologyand Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 043 Phage Hunting Laboratory4
- BIOS 044& BIOS 045Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biologyand Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- BIOS 115& BIOS 116Geneticsand Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 118 Phage Genetics Laboratory4
Advanced courses for the BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology
3 items
- BIOS 345& BIOS 346Molecular Geneticsand Molecular Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 218 SEA-GENES Laboratory5
- 3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry I”3
Advanced Laboratory
11 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course2-3
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1-3
- 2
- 1-3
- 2
- 2
- As published: “Biochemistry Laboratory”3
Approved Molecular and Cellular Electives
electives · 19 items
- Select at least two courses from the list below. Other approved electives can be chosen in consultation with the major advisor. *Not resolved to a course9
- As published: “Introductory Molecular Modeling and Simulation”3
- As published: “Evolution”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry II”3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Endocrinology”3
- 3
* Can include no more than three (3) credits of BIOS 262, 318, 361 or 391.
0 items
Mathematics
3 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course7-8
- MATH 021& MATH 022Calculus Iand Calculus IINot resolved to a course
- MATH 051& MATH 052Survey of Calculus Iand Survey of Calculus IINot resolved to a course
Chemistry
8 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Introduction to Chemical Principles”4
- As published: “Honors General Chemistry I”4
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Chemical Equilibria in Aqueous Systems”4
- As published: “Honors General Chemistry II”4
- CHM 110& CHM 111Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry Laboratory INot resolved to a course4
- CHM 112& CHM 113Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Laboratory IINot resolved to a course4
Physics
6 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course5
- PHY 010& PHY 012General Physics Iand Introductory Physics Laboratory INot resolved to a course
- PHY 011& PHY 012Introductory Physics Iand Introductory Physics Laboratory INot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- PHY 013& PHY 022General Physics IIand Introductory Physics Laboratory IINot resolved to a course
- PHY 021& PHY 022Introductory Physics IIand Introductory Physics Laboratory IINot resolved to a course
Requirements for the B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology
0 items
BS MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY
0 items
Biology
4 items
- BIOS 041& BIOS 042Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biologyand Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 043 Phage Hunting Laboratory4
- BIOS 044& BIOS 045Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biologyand Introduction to Integrative and Comparative Biology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- BIOS 115& BIOS 116Geneticsand Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 118 Phage Genetics Laboratory4
- As published: “Biostatistics”4
Advanced courses for the BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology
5 items
- BIOS 345& BIOS 346Molecular Geneticsand Molecular Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a courseor: BIOS 218 SEA-GENES Laboratory5
- 3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry I”3
- As published: “Elements of Biochemistry II”3
- 3
Advanced Laboratory
11 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course2-3
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1-3
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1-3
- As published: “Biochemistry Laboratory”3
Approved Molecular and Cellular Biology Electives
electives · 21 items
- Select at least two courses from the list below. Other approved electives can be chosen in consultation with the major advisor.Not resolved to a course12
- As published: “Introductory Molecular Modeling and Simulation”3
- 3
- 1-4
- As published: “Evolution”3
- 1-3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
- 3
- As published: “Endocrinology”3
- 3
- 1-4
Mathematics
3 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course7-8
- MATH 021& MATH 022Calculus Iand Calculus IINot resolved to a course
- MATH 051& MATH 052Survey of Calculus Iand Survey of Calculus IINot resolved to a course
Chemistry
8 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Introduction to Chemical Principles”4
- As published: “Honors General Chemistry I”4
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Chemical Equilibria in Aqueous Systems”4
- As published: “Honors General Chemistry II”4
- CHM 110& CHM 111Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry Laboratory INot resolved to a course4
- CHM 112& CHM 113Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Laboratory IINot resolved to a course4
Physics
6 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course5
- PHY 010& PHY 012General Physics Iand Introductory Physics Laboratory INot resolved to a course
- PHY 011& PHY 012Introductory Physics Iand Introductory Physics Laboratory INot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- PHY 013& PHY 022General Physics IIand Introductory Physics Laboratory IINot resolved to a course
- PHY 021& PHY 022Introductory Physics IIand Introductory Physics Laboratory IINot resolved to a course
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