Typical Course Schedule—First 2 Years

FIRST YEAR

FallSpring
1. Biology Introductory Course I (Select one)
  • BIOL 110L: Principles of Biology I with Lab
  • BIOL 112L: Perspectives in Biology I with Lab -students with BIO AP exam scores of 4, 5, or IB exam scores of 7 have the option to take BIOL 112 instead of 110
1. Biology Introductory Course II (Select one)
  • BIOL 111L: Principles of Biology II with Lab
  • BIOL 113L: Perspectives in Biology II with Lab -prerequisite: BIOL 112L
2. CHEM 131 General Chemistry I
  • Optional for students with AP credit for CHEM 131 as it may be used to satisfy general chemistry I requirement:
    • Students with pre-med interests should consult the Health Professions Advising Office for consultation on applicability of AP credit to med school requirements
    • Students with AP CHEM credit who opt to take the CHEM 171/173 and 172/210 first year organic series may use it to satisfy general chemistry and organic chemistry requirements for UPBM majors
2. CHEM 132 General Chemistry II
  • Optional for students with AP credit for CHEM 132 as it may be used to satisfy general chemistry II requirement:
    • Students with pre-med interests should consult the Health Professions Advising Office for consultation on applicability of AP credit to med school requirements
    • Students with AP CHEM credit who opt to take the CHM 171/173 and 172/210 first year organic series may use it to satisfy general chemistry and organic chemistry requirements for UPBM majors
3. Additional Course3. Additional Course
4. Additional Course4. Additional Course

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FallSpring
1. Introductory Genetics (Select one)
  • BIOL 190: The Human Genome - required for BS major in ecology and evolutionary biology
  • BIOL 198: Principles of Genetics - required for BS major in biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, molecular genetics, and microbiology (see neuroscience website for application to major)
    • Either may be used to satisfy requirement for the BA in biological sciences and the BS in computational biology
    • Either may be used for students on pre-med tracks
1. Introductory Biochemistry (Select one)
  • BIOL 250: Intro to Biochemistry
  • BIOL 252: Principles of Biochemistry - strongly recommended for BS in biochemistry track
    • Required for BS majors in biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, molecular genetics, and microbiology
    • Optional for the BA in biological sciences and the BS major in ecology and evolutionary biology.
    • See neuroscience major requirements for possible application of BIOL 250/252 to major
    • Recommended for students with medical school interests 
2. CHEM 203/207: Organic Chemistry I + Lab - students with credit for CHEM 171/173 First Year Organic Chemistry I may use to satisfy requirement2. CHEM 204/208: Organic Chemistry II + Lab - students with credit for CHEM 172/210 First Year Organic Chemistry II may use to satisfy requirement
3. Additional Course3. Additional Course
4. Additional Course4. Additional Course
  • Majors are officially declared in spring of sophomore year. UPBM majors should contact the UPBM administrator to set-up tentative schedule and receive advisor assignment. Neuroscience majors should contact the brain and cognitive science undergraduate coordinator.
  • AP credit for chemistry, calculus, statistics, and physics may be used to satisfy allied requirements.
  • Quest, honors and higher level courses may be used with approval.