Biology

Division of Science and Mathematics

Admission to Biology Majors

All admission criteria are monitored and enforced by the discipline faculty. Admission to the Biology major requires that the student:

1. Complete BIOL 150 and BIOL 151 with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.
2. Have an institutional cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
3. Have satisfactory communication skills as demonstrated by successful completion of ENGL 110 and ENGL 120 or ENGL 125 with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.
4. Have satisfactory mathematics skills as demonstrated by successful completion of MATH 103 with a minimum grade of “C.”
5. Have satisfactory computer skills as demonstrated by successful completion of CIS 112, CIS 114, CIS 116, and CIS 118 with a minimum grade of “C” in each course or comparable performance on the appropriate University examination.
6. Complete an oral interview with the discipline faculty.

Final approval of the discipline faculty is contingent upon their professional judgment following consideration of documentation and faculty assessment.