The Biology coursework begins with two semesters of General Biology (lecture and laboratory). These courses are typically taken in the Fall and Spring semesters of freshman year. In these courses, students learn the fundamental facts, concepts, theories, and techniques that they will need for advanced study.

Biology majors then take courses that are more in-depth in their coverage and approach. With a few exceptions, most courses fulfill one or more of the following subject areas:

Cellular

Genetics

These courses focus on the cellular and molecular principles that govern gene organization, expression and inheritance, as well as their evolutionary consequences. These courses include Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Evolution.