Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Engl 110	College Composition I	3
Comm 110	Fund. of Public Speaking	3

 

Core Requirements (24 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Biol 120	Orientation to the Major	1
Biol 150/151	General Biology I & II*	6
Biol 150L/151L	General Biology Lab I & II	2
Biol 312	Evolution	3
Biol 315	Genetics	3
Biol 332	Ecology	3
Biol 341	Cell Biology	3
Biol 480	Senior Capstone Seminar**	3
	Total	24

*Students who take Biol 111 and Biol 111L (Concepts of Biology and Lab) prior to becoming a Biology major are required to take Biol 150 and Biol 150L to complete the General Biology sequence.
**Three credits for an accepted Senior Honors Thesis (Biol 489) can be substituted for the Senior Capstone Seminar (Biol 480) with prior approval of the thesis topic by the Chair of Biology.
We strongly advise mastery of materials in all core courses except Biol 480 prior to enrolling in other 300 or 400 level Biology courses.
No more than one Biology course intended for non-majors (all University of North Dakota 200 level Biology courses) will count toward the 43 hour major.
Up to two life-sciences related courses from other departments at the University of North Dakota may be counted toward the 43 hour major, provided they do not overlap extensively with subject matter included in Biology Department courses also being used for credit.
At least four upper division Biology courses with laboratories must be included in the 43 hour major. Two upper division life sciences-related laboratory courses from other departments at the University of North Dakota may be counted toward the four course upper division laboratory requirement, provided they do not overlap extensively with subject matter in Biology Department courses also being used for credit.
Biol 494 Directed Studies or Biol 492 Research Experience may be counted as one upper division laboratory requirement with appropriate documentation of the laboratory experience and approval by the supervising faculty member, the faculty adviser, and the Biology Department Chairperson.
Students may include no more than 10 combined credit hours from Biol 494 (Directed Studies), Biol 492 (Research), and Biol 489 (Senior Honors) towards the total 43 credit hours required for this Biology Major.
Advanced Requirements (minimum 20 credits)

Option 1. General Biology

This program is designed for students interested in obtaining a broad background in biology, with maximum flexibility in program design.Students should consult with their adviser to develop an appropriate course of study.

All other 300 or 400 level Biology courses will count toward the 20 elective credit hours needed.

Option 2. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

This program is designed for students interested in the cellular and sub-cellular mechanisms underlying biological phenomena. It is especially appropriate for students anticipating a career in biotechnology or biomedical research. These courses will provide a foundation for students planning to continue their studies in graduate or professional programs, or students wanting to pursue technical positions in life science research or pharmaceutical companies. Students should consult with their adviser to develop an appropriate course of study.

Required Course (12 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Biol 341L	Cell Biology Lab	1
Biol 410	Molecular Biology Techniques	4
Biol 378	Developmental Biology	3
Biol 415	Genomics	4

Optional Courses (minimum 5 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Biol 315R	Genetics Recitation	1
Biol 369	Histology	2
Biol 369L	Histology Lab	2
Biol 450	Molecular Genetics	2
Biol 460	Molecular Biology of the Cell	3
MBio 302	General Microbiology	2
BMB 401	Biochemistry of Proteins	3

Biology Electives (3 additional credits)

All 300 or 400 level Biology courses, including any of those not taken from the group above, will count toward the elective credit hours needed.

Option 3. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

This program is designed for students interested in ecology, evolutionary biology, and related areas including conservation, the environment, and graduate study. Students will explore animal behavior, biodiversity, evolutionary history and interactions of organisms and their environments. The coursework will familiarize students with the conceptual framework of ecology and evolutionary biology and provide necessary analytical skills and familiarity with the major groups of living organisms. Students should consult with their adviser to develop an appropriate course of study.

Required Courses (4-5 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Biol 332L	Ecology Lab	1
Biol 37, 376L	Animal Biology & Lab	4
or
Biol 350	Plant Biology	3

Option Courses (minimum 5 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Biol 333	Population Biology	3
Biol 338	Animal Behavior	2
Biol 433	Aquatic Ecology	3
Biol 439	Conservation Biology	3

Biology Electives (minimum 8 credits)

All 300 or 400 level Biology courses, including any of those not taken from the group above, will count toward the elective credit hours needed.
Although not required, all students in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology emphasis are encouraged to take both plant (Biol 350) and animal (Biol 376) biology.
Depending on the student's area of interest, any, or several of the following courses that were not already identified are potentially recommended: Biol 336 (Systematic Botany), Biol 363 (Entomology), Biol 364, 364L (Parasitology and Lab), Biol 425 (Ichthyology), Biol 427 (Ornithology), Biol 428 (Mammalogy).
Molecular Techniques (Biol 410) and/or Genomics (Biol 415) are recommended as elective courses for students interested in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Physical Sciences Requirements (3-4 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Geog 134, 134L	Introduction to Global Climate & Lab	4
Geog 471, 471L	Cartography & Computer Assisted Mapping and lab	3
Geog 474	Introduction to GIS	3
Geol 101, 101L	Introduction to Geology & Lab	4
Geol 102, 102L	The Earth Through Time & Lab	4

All 300 or 400 level Biology courses, including any of those not taken from the group above, will count toward the elective credit hours needed.

Mathematics (3-4 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Math 146	Applied Calculus	3
or
Math 146	Calculus II	4

Pre-requisites for either course are the responsibility of the student.

Chemistry (16-18 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Chem 121/121L	Gen. Chem. I and Lab	4
Chem 122/122L	Gen. Chem. II and Lab	4
Chem 240 and BMB 301	Survey or Org. Chem. & Biochemistry Lecture	8
or
Chem 341/341L, 342/342L	Organic Chem. I and II with Labs	10

The sequence of Chem 341 and Chem 342 and BMB 301 is highly recommended for pre-medicine students because some medical schools require or prefer this combination.

Physical Sciences (8 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Phys 211/212	College Physics I and II	8
or
Phys 251/252	Univ. Physics I and II	8

Statistical Methods and Data Interpretation (any 3 credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Biol 470	Biometry	3
Soc 326	Sociological Statistics	3
Math 321	Applied Statistical Methods	3

Biol 470 (Biometry) is required in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology options.