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Biology, BA

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0101
Total credits (published)
40
Credits (computed from items)
121-128
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_24ee4704
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Biology Core Courses

major core · 7 items
  1. BIOL 102
    Introductory Biology I-Survey of Biodiversity and Ecology
    As published: “Introductory Biology I-Survey of Biodiversity and Ecology (Mason Core)”
    4
  2. BIOL 103& BIOL 105
    Introductory Biology II-Survey of Cell and Molecular Biology (Mason Core)and Introductory Biology II Laboratory (Mason Core) 1
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. BIOL 213& BIOL 215
    Cell Structure and Functionand Cell Structure and Function Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  4. BIOL 214
    4
  5. BIOL 308& BIOL 338
    Foundations of Ecology and Evolutionand Foundations of Ecology and Evolution Laboratory (Mason Core) 1
    Not resolved to a course
    or: BIOL 300 BioDiversity
    4
  6. BIOL 311& BIOL 313
    General Geneticsand General Genetics Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  7. BIOL 400
    News & Views: Selected Topics
    As published: “News & Views: Selected Topics (Mason Core) 2”
    3

Supporting Core Courses

major core · 0 items

    Chemistry

    2 items
    1. CHEM 211& CHEM 213
      General Chemistry I (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Mason Core)
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. CHEM 212& CHEM 214
      General Chemistry II (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory II (Mason Core)
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Mathematics

    4 items
    1. Select one option from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4-6
    2. MATH 111
      Linear Mathematical Modeling
      As published: “Linear Mathematical Modeling (Mason Core)”
      4
    3. MATH 113
      Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
      As published: “Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core)”
      4
    4. MATH 123& MATH 124
      Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part Aand Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part B (Mason Core)
      Not resolved to a course

    Computer Science

    0 items

      Select one from the following: 1

      1 item
      1. CDS 130
        Computing for Scientists
        As published: “Computing for Scientists (Mason Core) 2”
        3

      Any course(s) that fulfill the Mason Core: Information Technology and Computing requirement

      major core · 0 items

        Additional Science

        12 items
        1. Select 6 credits from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        2. ASTR 103
          Astronomy
          As published: “Astronomy (Mason Core)”
          3
        3. ASTR 111
          The Solar System
          As published: “The Solar System (Mason Core)”
          3
        4. ASTR 113
          Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
          As published: “Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe (Mason Core)”
          3
        5. GEOL 101
          Physical Geology
          As published: “Physical Geology (Mason Core)”
          3
        6. GEOL 102
          Historical Geology
          As published: “Historical Geology (Mason Core)”
          3
        7. PHYS 160
          University Physics I
          As published: “University Physics I (Mason Core)”
          3
        8. PHYS 243
          College Physics I
          As published: “College Physics I (Mason Core) 3”
          3
        9. PHYS 244
          College Physics I Lab
          As published: “College Physics I Lab (Mason Core) 3”
          1
        10. PHYS 245
          College Physics II
          As published: “College Physics II (Mason Core) 3”
          3
        11. PHYS 246
          College Physics II Lab
          As published: “College Physics II Lab (Mason Core) 3”
          1
        12. PHYS 260
          University Physics II
          As published: “University Physics II (Mason Core)”
          3

        Biology Elective Options

        electives · 1 item
        1. Students must complete 8-12 credits of additional biology courses, at least 1 credit of which must be in an upper-level laboratory, and no more than 4 credits can be in lower-level courses:
          Not resolved to a course
          8-12

        Non-lab Courses 1

        47 items
        1. BIOL 101
          1
        2. BIOL 177
          3
        3. BIOL 302
          1
        4. BIOL 305
          3
        5. BIOL 309
          Oceanography
          or: EVPP 309 Oceanography
          or: GEOL 309 Oceanography
          3
        6. BIOL 312
          4
        7. BIOL 318
          3
        8. BIOL 322
          3
        9. BIOL 326
          3
        10. BIOL 331
          4
        11. BIOL 334
          Vertebrate Paleontology
          or: GEOL 334 Vertebrate Paleontology (Mason Core)
          4
        12. BIOL 336
          4
        13. BIOL 345
          4
        14. BIOL 350
          Freshwater Ecosystems
          or: EVPP 350 Freshwater Ecosystems
          4
        15. BIOL 377
          Applied Ecology
          or: EVPP 377 Applied Ecology
          3
        16. BIOL 382
          3
        17. BIOL 385
          3
        18. BIOL 404
          3
        19. BIOL 408
          Mushrooms, Molds and Society
          or: EVPP 408 Mushrooms, Molds and Society
          3
        20. BIOL 412
          3
        21. BIOL 413
          3
        22. BIOL 417
          1-4
        23. BIOL 420
          3
        24. BIOL 421
          3
        25. BIOL 423
          3
        26. BIOL 425
          3
        27. BIOL 426
          3
        28. BIOL 427
          Disease Ecology and Conservation
          or: EVPP 427 Conservation Medicine
          3
        29. BIOL 429
          3
        30. BIOL 432
          4
        31. BIOL 435
          4
        32. BIOL 443
          3
        33. BIOL 449
          3
        34. BIOL 450
          3
        35. BIOL 452
          3
        36. BIOL 454
          3
        37. BIOL 457
          3
        38. BIOL 460
          Infectious Diseases Wildlife
          or: EVPP 460 Infectious Diseases of Wildlife
          3
        39. BIOL 472
          3
        40. BIOL 482
          3
        41. BIOL 483
          4
        42. EVPP 419
          60
        43. EVPP 421
          3
        44. EVPP 449
          3
        45. EVPP 451
          3
        46. CONS 472
          3
        47. CONS 480
          3

        Upper-level Laboratory Courses 1,2

        26 items
        1. BIOL 303& BIOL 306
          Animal Biologyand Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BIOL 304
          4
        3. BIOL 305& BIOL 306
          Biology of Microorganismsand Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        4. BIOL 322& BIOL 323
          Developmental Biologyand Environmental Effects on Embryonic Development
          Not resolved to a course
        5. BIOL 377& BIOL 378
          Applied Ecologyand Applied Ecology Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        6. BIOL 385& BIOL 486
          Biotechnology and Genetic Engineeringand Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        7. BIOL 401
          3
        8. BIOL 405
          4
        9. BIOL 407
          4
        10. BIOL 430
          Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I
          As published: “Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2”
          4
        11. BIOL 431
          Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II
          As published: “Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II 2”
          4
        12. BIOL 437
          Ornithology
          or: EVPP 437 Ornithology
          4
        13. BIOL 438
          Mammalogy
          or: EVPP 438 Mammalogy
          4
        14. BIOL 439
          Herpetology
          or: EVPP 439 Herpetology
          4
        15. BIOL 440
          Field Biology
          or: CONS 440 Ecology Field Skills
          0-4
        16. BIOL 443& BIOL 444
          Tropical Ecologyand Tropical Ecology Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        17. BIOL 452& BIOL 453
          Immunologyand Immunology Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        18. BIOL 465
          4
        19. BIOL 472& BIOL 473
          Introductory Animal Behaviorand Introductory Laboratory in Animal Behavior
          Not resolved to a course
        20. BIOL 485
          2-3
        21. EVPP 441
          4
        22. CONS 332
          3
        23. CONS 402
          4
        24. CONS 404
          4
        25. CONS 405
          4
        26. CONS 406
          4

        Concentration in Biological Illustration (BIOI)

        concentration · 8 items
        1. Select 15 credits from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          15
        2. AVT 222
          Drawing I
          As published: “Drawing I (Mason Core)”
          3
        3. AVT 323
          3
        4. AVT 324
          3
        5. AVT 327
          3
        6. AVT 328
          3
        7. AVT 382
          3
        8. AVT 383
          3

        Concentration in Biological Health (BIOH)

        concentration · 0 items

          Additional Chemistry

          2 items
          1. CHEM 313& CHEM 315
            Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry Lab I
            Not resolved to a course
            5
          2. CHEM 314& CHEM 318
            Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Lab II
            Not resolved to a course
            or: BIOL 483 General Biochemistry
            4-5

          Mason Core

          major core · 0 items

            Foundation Requirements

            4 items
            1. Written Communication (lower-level)
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. Oral Communication
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. Quantitative Reasoning
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            4. Information Technology and Computing
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Exploration Requirements

            6 items
            1. Arts
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. Global Contexts
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. Global History
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            4. Literature
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            5. Natural Science
              Not resolved to a course
              7
            6. Social and Behavioral Sciences
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Just Societies (optional) 1

            0 items

              Integration Requirements

              3 items
              1. Written Communication (upper-level)
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. Writing Intensive 2
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              3. Mason Apex 3
                Not resolved to a course
                3

              College Requirements for the BA Degree

              1 item
              1. Select an additional Mason Core Natural Science course
                Not resolved to a course
                1

              Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language is required and may be fulfilled via one of the options below: 1

              0 items

                1. Completing a course in a foreign language numbered 202 (or its equivalent), or higher level courses taught in the language.

                0 items

                  2. Achieving a satisfactory score on an approved proficiency test.

                  major core · 0 items

                    3. Completing an American Sign Language course meeting intermediate-level proficiency:

                    6 items
                    1. EDSE 218
                      4
                    2. EDSE 219
                      4
                    3. EDSE 314
                      4
                    4. EDSE 315
                      4
                    5. EDSE 316
                      3
                    6. EDSE 420
                      3

                    4. Conferral of a baccalaureate degree. 2

                    0 items
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