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
- BS
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 26.0101
- Total credits (published)
- 40
- Credits (computed from items)
- 273-298
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232186
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232186_8263263a
- 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
- As published: “Introductory Biology I-Survey of Biodiversity and Ecology (Mason Core)”4
- BIOL 103& BIOL 105Introductory Biology II-Survey of Cell and Molecular Biology (Mason Core)and Introductory Biology II Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course4
- BIOL 213& BIOL 215Cell Structure and Functionand Cell Structure and Function LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- 4
- BIOL 308& BIOL 338Foundations of Ecology and Evolutionand Foundations of Ecology and Evolution Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a courseor: BIOL 300 BioDiversity4
- BIOL 311& BIOL 313General Geneticsand General Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- As published: “News & Views: Selected Topics (Mason Core) 1”3
Supporting Core Courses
major core · 0 items
Chemistry
3 items
- CHEM 211& CHEM 213General Chemistry I (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course4
- CHEM 212& CHEM 214General Chemistry II (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory II (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course4
- CHEM 313& CHEM 315Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry Lab INot resolved to a course5
Physics
3 items
- Select one sequence from the following:Not resolved to a course8
- PHYS 160& PHYS 161& PHYS 260& PHYS 261University Physics I (Mason Core)and University Physics I Laboratory (Mason Core)and University Physics II (Mason Core)and University Physics II Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- PHYS 243& PHYS 244& PHYS 245& PHYS 246College Physics I (Mason Core)and College Physics I Lab (Mason Core)and College Physics II (Mason Core)and College Physics II Lab (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Mathematics
4 items
- Select one from the following: 1Not resolved to a course4-6
- As published: “Linear Mathematical Modeling (Mason Core)”4
- As published: “Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core)”4
- MATH 123& MATH 124Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part Aand Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part B (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Computer Science
1 item
- 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
BS without Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Biology Electives
electives · 1 item
- Select 17 credits from the following: 1Not resolved to a course17
Non-laboratory Courses
48 items
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 4
- or: GEOL 334 Vertebrate Paleontology (Mason Core)4
- or: GEOL 312 Invertebrate Paleontology4
- 4
- 4
- or: EVPP 350 Freshwater Ecosystems4
- or: EVPP 377 Applied Ecology3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: EVPP 408 Mushrooms, Molds and Society3
- 3
- 3
- 1-4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: EVPP 427 Conservation Medicine3
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: EVPP 460 Infectious Diseases of Wildlife3
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 60
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Upper-level Laboratory Courses
26 items
- 4
- 4
- BIOL 305& BIOL 306Biology of Microorganismsand Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory 2Not resolved to a course
- BIOL 322& BIOL 323Developmental Biologyand Environmental Effects on Embryonic DevelopmentNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 377& BIOL 378Applied Ecologyand Applied Ecology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 385& BIOL 486Biotechnology and Genetic Engineeringand Molecular Biology and Biotechnology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- or: EVPP 437 Ornithology4
- 4
- or: EVPP 439 Herpetology4
- or: CONS 440 Ecology Field Skills0-4
- BIOL 443& BIOL 444Tropical Ecologyand Tropical Ecology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 452& BIOL 453Immunologyand Immunology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- 4
- BIOL 472& BIOL 473Introductory Animal Behaviorand Introductory Laboratory in Animal BehaviorNot resolved to a course
- 2-3
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Additional Science Courses
1 item
- Students are encouraged to consult with a biology faculty advisor to determine which option (A, B, or C) best meets their career goals. Select one from the following optionsNot resolved to a course3-8
Option A:
1 item
- CHEM 314& CHEM 318Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Lab IINot resolved to a course
Option B:
0 items
One 3 credit chemistry course at the 300 or 400-level (not CHEM 314)
0 items
Option C:
2 items
- GEOL 101& GEOL 103Physical Geology (Mason Core)and Physical Geology Lab (Mason Core) (Natural Science courses)Not resolved to a course
- GEOL 102& GEOL 104Historical Geology (Mason Core)and Historical Geology Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Concentration in Bioinformatics (BNF)
concentration · 0 items
Biology Electives for the Bioinformatics Concentration
electives · 0 items
Required Computer Science
1 item
- 3
Required Bioinformatics
2 items
- 3
- 3
Required Biology
4 items
- BIOL 305& BIOL 306Biology of Microorganismsand Biology of Microorganisms LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- or: PSYC 300 Statistics in Psychologyor: STAT 354 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists II3-4
- 3
- 3
Additional Science Courses
1 item
- Select one from the following options: 1Not resolved to a course3-8
Option A:
1 item
- CHEM 314& CHEM 318Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Lab IINot resolved to a course
Option B:
0 items
One 3 credit chemistry course at the 300 or 400-level (not CHEM 314)
0 items
Option C:
2 items
- GEOL 101& GEOL 103Physical Geology (Mason Core)and Physical Geology Lab (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- GEOL 102& GEOL 104Historical Geology (Mason Core)and Historical Geology Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Concentration in Biopsychology (BP)
concentration · 0 items
Biology Electives for the Biopsychology Concentration
electives · 0 items
Biopsychology Required Courses
4 items
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 2
Additional Psychology/Neuroscience Course
6 items
- Select 3-4 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- As published: “Principles of Learning (Mason Core)”4
- 3
- As published: “Psychology of Communication (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- 3
Additional Biology Courses
1 item
- Select 3-4 credits, not previously taken, from the Biology Electives listed under the BS without Concentration option (above).Not resolved to a course3-4
Additional Chemistry Courses
1 item
- Select one from the following options: 1Not resolved to a course3-5
Option A:
1 item
- CHEM 314& CHEM 318Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Lab IINot resolved to a course
Option B:
0 items
One chemistry course at the 300 or 400-level 2
0 items
Concentration in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (BTMB)
concentration · 0 items
Biology Electives for the Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Concentration
electives · 0 items
Biotechnology Required Courses
3 items
- BIOL 305& BIOL 306Biology of Microorganismsand Biology of Microorganisms LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- 3
- 4
Additional Biology Courses
1 item
- Select 5-8 credits from the following, at least one of the selections must be chosen from the Laboratory Courses section:Not resolved to a course6-8
Laboratory Courses:
4 items
- 4
- BIOL 452& BIOL 453Immunologyand Immunology LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- 4
- 2
Non-laboratory Courses:
11 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Current Topics in Microbiology 1”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Special Problems in Biology 1”4
Additional Chemistry Courses
1 item
- CHEM 314& CHEM 318Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Lab IINot resolved to a course5
Concentration in Environmental and Conservation Biology (ESCB)
concentration · 0 items
Biology Electives for the Environmental and Conservation Biology Concentration
electives · 0 items
Required Environmental and Conservation Biology
2 items
- 3
- 3
Additional Biology 1
0 items
Non-laboratory Courses:
18 items
- Select 3-4 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 4-6
- 4
- As published: “RS: Ecological Sustainability (Mason Core)”4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 4
- As published: “Special Problems in Biology 3”4
Laboratory Courses:
14 items
- Select 8 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 1
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 0-4
- 4
- 3
Additional Science Courses
1 item
- Select one from the following options: 1Not resolved to a course3-8
Option A: 2
1 item
- CHEM 314& CHEM 318Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Lab IINot resolved to a course
Option B:
0 items
One chemistry course at the 300 or 400-level 2
0 items
Option C:
2 items
- GEOL 101& GEOL 103Physical Geology (Mason Core)and Physical Geology Lab (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
- GEOL 102& GEOL 104Historical Geology (Mason Core)and Historical Geology Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course
Concentration in Microbiology (MIB)
concentration · 0 items
Biology Electives for the Microbiology Concentration
electives · 0 items
Required Microbiology Courses
3 items
- BIOL 305& BIOL 306Biology of Microorganismsand Biology of Microorganisms LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Additional Biology Courses
13 items
- Select 5 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course5
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 3
- 4
Additional Chemistry Courses
1 item
- CHEM 314& CHEM 318Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Lab IINot resolved to a course5
Mason Core
major core · 0 items
Foundation Requirements
4 items
- Written Communication (lower-level)Not resolved to a course3
- Oral CommunicationNot resolved to a course3
- Quantitative ReasoningNot resolved to a course3
- Information Technology and ComputingNot resolved to a course3
Exploration Requirements
6 items
- ArtsNot resolved to a course3
- Global ContextsNot resolved to a course3
- Global HistoryNot resolved to a course3
- LiteratureNot resolved to a course3
- Natural ScienceNot resolved to a course7
- Social and Behavioral SciencesNot resolved to a course3
Just Societies (optional) 1
0 items
Integration Requirements
3 items
- Written Communication (upper-level)Not resolved to a course3
- Writing Intensive 2Not resolved to a course3
- Mason Apex 3Not resolved to a course3
Undergraduate Courses
3 items
- BIOL 213& BIOL 215Cell Structure and Functionand Cell Structure and Function LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- 4
- or: BIOL 311& BIOL 313 General Geneticsand General Genetics Laboratory4
Advanced Standing Courses
8 items
- 3
- As published: “Selected Topics in Animal Biology (When the topic is "Mechanisms of Aging" or "Research and Development in Biotechnology Companies" or "Biology of Obesity and Weight Loss")”3
- or: BINF 630 Bioinformatics Methods3
- 3
- 3
- 1
- As published: “Current Topics in Biology (When the topic is "Principles of Biomedical Literature Review")”3
- 1
Graduate Course Suggestions
5 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Advanced Standing Courses
0 items
Select from the following options:
0 items
Up to one 500-600 level specialized course from the following:
19 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Remaining credits are selected from the following:
7 items
- 3
- As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”3
- As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design3
Reserve Credit Courses
0 items
Select up to 6 credits of not previously completed courses from the following:
7 items
- 3
- As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”3
- As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design3
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