Course Sequence

The general time-frame in which BB courses are taken by students in the major is as follows:

Introduction to BB Research (BB 111) (Freshman)
General Chemistry (CH 221, 222, 223) (Freshman)
Calculus (MTH 251, 252, 254) (Freshman / Sophomore)
Introduction to Biology (BI 211,212,213) (Freshman/Sophomore)

*Cell and Molecular Biology (BI 314) (Sophomore/Junior)
Organic Chemistry (CH 334, 335, 336) (Sophomore)
Experimental Chemistry (CH 361, 362) (Sophomore / Junior)
General Physics (pH 211,212,213) (Sophomore)
Calculus (MTH 253 or 306) (Freshman / Sophomore / Junior)
Scientific Theory and Practice (BB 317) (Sophomore / Junior)

Biochemistry (BB 490, 491, 492) (Junior)
Genetics (BI 311) (Sophomore / Junior)
Physical Chemistry (CH 440,441,442) (Junior)
Biochemistry Laboratory (BB 493, 494, 495) (Junior / Senior)
Biophysics (BB 481, 482, 483) (Junior / Senior)

Baccalaureate Core

English Composition (WR 121) (Freshman)
Fitness (HHS 231 and 241 or 242 or 243) (Freshman)

All other Baccalaureate Core courses are taken as students choose and as they have time in their schedules. One exception – Synthesis courses should not be taken before sophomore year.

*BI 314 is no longer required for a B.S. degree in BB, but is highly recommended. All Pre-med students should plan to take BI 314.

Electives from the list below (as well as others) may be taken to help focus a student’s particular interest. Seniors can elect to take graduate courses numbered 500 and above with their advisor's approval.