The Biology Major is shared between the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). Your college selection can be determined by a variety of factors.
CALS Students
- Must take one course each in economics, public speaking, and research/technical writing.
- Can make a D- in a foundation or core course as long as they maintain the required minimum GPA.
- May use up to three credits of undergraduate research towards the 12-credit additional life science elective requirements.
CLAS Students
- Must either take foreign language coursework or demonstrate proficiency.
- Must take 18 credits of upper division courses outside the biology major.
- Need to make at least a C in their foundation or core courses.
- May use up to six credits of undergraduate research towards the 12-credit additional life science elective requirements.
Approved life science electives also differ between the two colleges. For details, please see the link Approved Life Science Electives link on the left.