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Curriculum in Biology B.A

Official URI course information may be found in the printed Bulletin of the University of Rhode Island. An on-line version of the Bulletin and an HTML list of courses taught by the Department of Biological Sciences is available. Undergraduate programs typically incorporate courses at the 100-, 200-, 300-, and 400-levels. The courses for Biology students are listed below. You can access the URI catalogue at www.uri.edu/catalog

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

You must take all of the following introductory courses: (12 credits)

  • Principles of Biology I and II (Bio 101, 102).
  • Introductory Microbiology (MIC 211 or MIC 201).

Biology Major Electives:

Choose 16 additional credits from BIO and other MIC courses. At least 1 course must be from each of the following three areas:

Plant Courses:

  • Bio 311
  • Bio 321
  • Bio 323
  • Bio 332
  • Bio 346
  • Bio 348
  • Bio 418
  • Bio 432
  • Bio 465

Animal Courses:

  • Bio 121
  • Bio 201
  • Bio 242
  • Bio 244
  • Bio 302
  • Bio 304
  • Bio 327
  • Bio 329
  • Bio 331
  • Bio 334
  • Bio 335
  • Bio 354
  • Bio 355
  • Bio 366
  • Bio 385
  • Bio 386
  • Bio 441
  • Bio 442
  • Bio 445
  • Bio 446
  • Bio 464
  • Bio 467
  • Bio 469
  • Bio 475

General Biology Courses:

  • Bio 250
  • Bio 262
  • Bio 341
  • Bio 345
  • Bio 352
  • Bio 353
  • Bio 360
  • Bio 396
  • Bio 437
  • Bio 451
  • Bio 453
  • Bio 455
  • Bio 457
  • Bio 458
  • Bio 491
  • Bio 492
  • Bio 495

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Chemistry:

  • One year with laboratories

Mathematics:

  • General Education requirement (one course)

Microbiology:

  • Introductory Microbiology MIC 211 or MIC 201

Language:

  • General Education requirement: Through 102-level if a new language; two courses through at least the 103-level if studied for 2 or more years in high school. Study abroad in an approved academic program will not satisfy this requirement.

Remarks:

120 credits are required for graduation. 42 credits must be 300-level or higher

Minor in Biology

Requirements: Students who declare Biology as a minor must take BIO 101, BIO 102, and MIC 211 or MIC 201. The remaining courses may be selected from BCH 311 and any BIO or MIC course. At least 18-20 credits are required, and at least 12 of the 20 credits must be taken at the 200 level or above. Other general requirements for the minor are as specified in the University catalog.


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