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BIOL - BIOLOGY

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BiologyBachelor’s DegreeBachelor of Arts
Completion requirement

At least 8 credits in Biology, 2 credits in Chemistry, and 1 credit in Mathematics, as follows:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 445
  • 484
  • 487
  • 47304
  • 656
  • 461
    OR
    2071
    OR
    2077
    OR
    2589
    OR
    915
  • Biology 220: Evolution and Ecology (prerequisite: Biology 120, corequisite: Chemistry 115)

  • Biology 221: Molecules, Genes, and Cells (prerequisite: Biology 120, corequisite: Chemistry 116)

One of the Core Biological Inquiry courses (Biology 131-149) – Normally taken in spring of the first year

BIOL 130 & NEUR 128 may substitute this requirement

Three biology courses at the 300-level, at least two of which must be taken at Lake Forest College. At least two courses must include a laboratory component.

Additional courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics or statistics, and physics are strongly recommended for biology majors, particularly for those who anticipate applying to graduate schools and programs in the health professions (medical, dental, veterinary and others).

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 445
  • 484
  • 487
  • 47304
  • 656
  • One of the Core Biological Inquiry courses (Biology 131-149) – Normally taken in the spring of the first year

  • Two biology courses at the 300-level