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Department of Biology
Academic Planning Resources
There are six options for Biology majors, emphasizing different aspects of the field:
- General Biology
- Ecology
- Genetics and Developmental Biology
- Neuroscience
- Plant Biology
- Vertebrate Physiology
Information for Biology Majors
Course Requirements
Entrance to Major Requirements (must have a C or better):
- BIOL 110
- CHEM 110
- MATH 140 or 140B
- BIOL 220W or 230W or 240W
Note: Core BIOL courses are offered as follows:
FALL terms - BIOL 110, 110H (Honors), and BIOL 220W, 220M (Honors)
SPRING terms - BIOL 230W, 230M (Honors), and BIOL 240W, 240M (Honors)
Requirements Checksheets (click to download PDF)
- General Biology
- Ecology
- Genetics and Developmental Biology
- Neuroscience
- Plant Biology
- Vertebrate Physiology
Suggested Academic Plans
Courses Offered by the Department of Biology
- Penn State Bulletin Listing of Biology Courses
- World Campus Biology Courses
- New Courses
- Course Syllabi
Information for Biology Minors
Requirements for the Minor: 18-20 credits
- Prescribed Courses
- BIOL 110 (4)
- Additional Courses (7-8 credits): Select 7-8 credits from the following:
- BIOL 141 (3), BIOL 161 (3), BIOL 162 (1), BIOL 163 (3), BIOL 164 (1), BIOL 222 (3), BIOL 220W (4), BIOL 230W (4), BIOL 240W (4), BIOL 322 (3)
- Supporting Courses and Related Areas (6-9 credits): Select 6-9 credits from 400-level Biology courses
- (Note: BIOL 497 courses must be approved by petition. Also, a maximum of 1 credit from BIOL 400, BIOL 496, and SC 495 may be petitioned to fulfill this requirement)
*A grade of C or better is required in each course.
Declare your Biology minor in LionPath using "Update Academics"
Additional Useful Resources
Printable Forms
Handbook
Schreyer Honors College Students