Biology, Health, and Society Major

Effective Fall 2023

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in Biology, Health, & Society may not elect the following majors: Biology; Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB - formerly known as Cellular & Molecular Biology or CMB); Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science (formerly known as CMB:BME); Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; Biomolecular Science; Neuroscience; Human Origins, Biology, and Behavior; or Evolutionary Anthropology. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; or Plant Biology. Students pursuing a dual-degree program (MDDP) with School of Public Health and LSA may not elect a major in Biology, Health, & Society (BHS).

Advising

Students are advised by a combination of Undergraduate Biology Office staff and faculty department advisors. Advising topics include investigating majors, declaring a major, course planning, research and Honors, major releases, graduate school and career advice. Students interested in any major in the biological sciences are encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss their academic plans as soon as possible! Students need not have completed all of the major prerequisites to declare, but should have completed the introductory biology sequence with a 2.0 GPA or better and be in good academic standing. To make an appointment, go to the Program in Biology website at www.lsa.umich.edu/biology.

Grade Policies

Total Credits and GPA Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:

Minimum 24 cr. in Major

Minimum 2.0 GPA in Major

GPA is calculated from all mandatory prerequisites, all courses used for major requirements (including cognates), and all courses in BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB.

The introductory biology sequence must be taken for a grade. Prerequisites other than introductory biology may be taken pass/fail; however, it is not recommended, especially for chemistry. Remember that at least a C- must be earned to pass a course taken pass/fail.

Courses used for the major may not be taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites

Introductory Biology Sequence:

Choose Sequence A, B, or C:

A. BIOLOGY 171, BIOLOGY 172 or 174, & BIOLOGY 173; or
B. BIOLOGY 195 (AP/IB) & BIOLOGY 173; or

C. BIOLOGY 191 (transfer credit), BIOLOGY 192, & BIOLOGY 173

Chemistry:

CHEM 210 & 211

Quantitative Analysis Sequence:

Choose three courses from the following options: [Note: Any course used to fulfill this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective; i.e., a course cannot "double-count."]

Calculus 1: MATH 115, 120 (AP), 175, 185, or 295
Calculus 2: MATH 116, 121 (AP), 156, 176, 186, or 296
Physics I: PHYSICS 125, 135, 139 (AP), 140, 150, or 160
Physics II: PHYSICS 126, 235, 239 (AP), 240, 250, or 260
Computer Programming: EECS 183, 203, and/or 280; COMPFOR 131
Statistics: [STATS 180 (AP), 206, 250, or 280]; and/or STATS 400-level or above (min. 3 credits)
BIOLOGY 202
BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 290; BIOPHYS 117
EARTH 468

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24

Biology, Health, & Society Group Options:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Choose two courses each from groups A & B:

Group A: Gateway Biology Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: BIOLOGY 205, 207*, 222 (through FA21), 225, 230*, 252*, 255*, 256, 272, 288*
Group B: Health & Society Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits total) from: AAS 322 section titled "Introduction to Environmental Politics: Race, Class and Gender" (only if elected FA17 or later), ALA 306 / WGS 305 (WOMENSTD 305), BIOLOGY 212; BIOLOGY/AMCULT 241; MCDB 396; EEB/ENVIRON 318; EEB/ANTHRBIO/ENVIRON 362; EEB 498; AMCULT/WGS 233 (WOMENSTD 233); AMCULT/HISTORY 284; AMCULT 365; ANTHRBIO 363, 364, 373, 467; ANTHRCUL / RCSSCI 327 / WGS 307 (WOMENSTD 307); ANTHRCUL 341, 344; ENVIRON 270, 308, 310; ENVIRON / ANTHRCUL 256, ENVIRON 312 / POLSCI 308 / PUBPOL 312; ENVIRON / PSYCH 360; HISTORY 233, 234, 285; HISTORY / AAS / ANTHRCUL 355; HISTORY / WGS 356 (WOMENSTD 356); HISTORY 376; IHS 340; PHIL 320, 356, 381, 425; PUBHLTH 200 / PUBPOL 210; PUBHLTH 305, 310 (only if elected WN18 or later), 350, 381, 403; SOC 302, 475, 476; WGS / NURS 220 (WOMENSTD / NURS 220), 300, 324, 400; MICRBIOL 405

Core Courses:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Group C - Core Biology: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: Genetics: BIOLOGY 305; Biochemistry: Choose from: MCDB 310, BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351; Evolution: EEB 390, 391, or 392*; or Ecology: BIOLOGY 281 or 282 or EEB 381*

Group D - Biology Elective: Choose one course (min. 3 credits) from Group D: BIOLOGY, EEB, or MCDB 200-, 300-, or 400-level (excluding BIOLOGY 200, 212, 241, 299; MCDB/EEB 300, 301, 302, 360 (only if elected until WN21), 396, 397, 399, 400, 412, 460 (only if elected until WN21), 461 (only if elected until WN21), 494, 499)

Lab Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:
(This requirement may OVERLAP with other major reqs.)

1 course with a lab is required. Choose from: BIOLOGY 202**, 207, 226, 230, 252, 255, 288; EEB 300*, 313, 320, 321, 330, 341, 348, 372, 373, 381, 391 (as of WN22), 392, 400*, 405, 416, 429, 431, 433, 436, 441, 443, 447, 450, 451, 453, 455, 457, 468, 477, 482, 483, 486, 489, 493, 556; MCDB 300*, 306, 308, 400*, 413 (only through Winter 2019), 416, 419, 423, 424, 429
*EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 (Independent Research), elected for a minimum of 3 credits in a single term, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement. (3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)
** Only if BIOLOGY 202 is not used as a prerequisite for the major

Additional Courses:
Choose additional courses, if needed, to reach 24 major credit hours from:

Groups A, B, C, or D (above)
BIOLOGY 200**, BIOLOGY 299; CHEM 230 and above; EEB/MCDB 300**, 399, 400**; MATH 200-level or above*; MICRBIOL 440, 460; MCDB 397, 494, or 499; PHYSICS 200-level or above*; or STATS 206* (if elected FA20 or later), 250*, STATS 400-level or above*
(*Courses used here may not also be used as prerequisites)
(**3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)

Constraints

Prerequisites, introductory science courses, and non-specific (departmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED from the 24 cr. required for the major.
Test credits may not be used to meet the requirements of a major.
A maximum of three credits of independent research (BIOLOGY 200 or 299, EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 or MCDB 360, 460, or 461 (only if elected FA19 or later) may be counted toward the major.

Distribution Policy

No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the BIOLOGY, EEB, MCDB, and MICRBIOL subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.

Honors

The Program in Biology administers an Honors Program to train students to conduct independent research in the biological sciences. Participating in the honors program allows students to develop their research skills, deepen their understanding of the field, and form productive relationships with faculty and other students. The achievement is noted on the diploma and official transcript.

In addition to completing all the requirements for the major, an honors degree requires:

an overall and major GPA of at least 3.4,
participation in at least two terms of independent research, and
the completion of a significant piece of independent research that is

reported in an honors thesis and
presented in a public forum.

Note that undergraduate research students typically register for an independent research course (as appropriate for their major) during each term of research. Formal course registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information, including the Honors Program application, consult the Program in Biology Honors Information page.

Biology, Health, and Society (Major) (Winter 2023 - Summer 2023)

Effective Winter 2023

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in Biology, Health, & Society may not elect the following majors: Biology; Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB - formerly known as Cellular & Molecular Biology or CMB); Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science (formerly known as CMB:BME); Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; Biomolecular Science; Neuroscience; or Evolutionary Anthropology. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; or Plant Biology. Students pursuing a dual-degree program (MDDP) with School of Public Health and LSA may not elect a major in Biology, Health, & Society (BHS).

Advising

Grade Policies

Total Credits and GPA Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:

Minimum 24 cr. in Major

Minimum 2.0 GPA in Major

GPA is calculated from all mandatory prerequisites, all courses used for major requirements (including cognates), and all courses in BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB.

Courses used for the major may not be taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites

Introductory Biology Sequence:

Choose Sequence A, B, or C:

A. BIOLOGY 171, BIOLOGY 172 or 174, & BIOLOGY 173; or
B. BIOLOGY 195 (AP/IB) & BIOLOGY 173; or

C. BIOLOGY 191 (transfer credit), BIOLOGY 192, & BIOLOGY 173

Chemistry:

CHEM 210 & 211

Quantitative Analysis Sequence:

Choose three courses from the following options: [Note: Any course used to fulfill this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective; i.e., a course cannot "double-count."]

Calculus 1: MATH 115, 120 (AP), 175, 185, or 295
Calculus 2: MATH 116, 121 (AP), 156, 176, 186, or 296
Physics I: PHYSICS 125, 135, 139 (AP), 140, 150, or 160
Physics II: PHYSICS 126, 235, 239 (AP), 240, 250, or 260
Computer Programming: EECS 183, 203, and/or 280
Statistics: [STATS 180 (AP), 206, 250, or 280]; and/or STATS 400-level or above (min. 3 credits)
BIOLOGY 202
BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 290; BIOPHYS 117
EARTH 468

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24

Biology, Health, & Society Group Options:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Choose two courses each from groups A & B:

Group A: Gateway Biology Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: BIOLOGY 205, 207*, 222 (through FA21), 225, 230*, 252*, 255*, 256, 272, 288*
Group B: Health & Society Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits total) from: AAS 322 section titled "Introduction to Environmental Politics: Race, Class and Gender" (only if elected FA17 or later), ALA 306 / WGS 305 (WOMENSTD 305), BIOLOGY 212; BIOLOGY/AMCULT 241; MCDB 396; EEB/ENVIRON 318; EEB/ANTHRBIO/ENVIRON 362; EEB 498; AMCULT/WGS 233 (WOMENSTD 233); AMCULT/HISTORY 284; AMCULT 365; ANTHRBIO 363, 364, 373, 467; ANTHRCUL / RCSSCI 327 / WGS 307 (WOMENSTD 307); ANTHRCUL 341, 344; ENVIRON 270, 308, 310; ENVIRON / ANTHRCUL 256, ENVIRON 312 / POLSCI 308 / PUBPOL 312; ENVIRON / PSYCH 360; HISTORY 233, 234, 285; HISTORY / AAS / ANTHRCUL 355; HISTORY / WGS 356 (WOMENSTD 356); HISTORY 376; IHS 340; PHIL 320, 356, 381, 425; PUBHLTH 200 / PUBPOL 210; PUBHLTH 305, 310 (only if elected WN18 or later), 350, 381, 403; SOC 302, 475, 476; WGS / NURS 220 (WOMENSTD / NURS 220) , 300, 324, 400.

Core Courses:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Group C - Core Biology: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: Genetics: BIOLOGY 305; Biochemistry: Choose from: MCDB 310, BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351; Evolution: EEB 390, 391, or 392*; or Ecology: BIOLOGY 281 or 282 or EEB 381*

Group D - Biology Elective: Choose one course (min. 3 credits) from Group D: BIOLOGY, EEB, or MCDB 200-, 300-, or 400-level (excluding BIOLOGY 200, 212, 241, 299; MCDB/EEB 300, 301, 302, 360 (only if elected until WN21), 396, 397, 399, 400, 412, 460 (only if elected until WN21), 461 (only if elected until WN21), 494, 499)

Lab Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:
(This requirement may OVERLAP with other major reqs.)

1 course with a lab is required. Choose from: BIOLOGY 202**, 207, 226, 230, 252, 255, 288; EEB 300*, 313, 320, 321, 330, 341, 348, 372, 373, 381, 391 (as of WN22), 392, 400*, 405, 416, 431, 433, 436, 441, 443, 447, 450, 451, 453, 455, 457, 468, 477, 482, 483, 486, 489, 493, 556; MCDB 300*, 306, 308, 400*, 413 (only through Winter 2019), 416, 419, 423, 424, 429
*EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 (Independent Research), elected for a minimum of 3 credits in a single term, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement. (3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)
** Only if BIOLOGY 202 is not used as a prerequisite for the major

Additional Courses:
Choose additional courses, if needed, to reach 24 major credit hours from:

Groups A, B, C, or D (above)
BIOLOGY 200**, BIOLOGY 299; CHEM 230 and above; EEB/MCDB 300**, 399, 400**; MATH 200-level or above*; MICRBIOL 440, 460; MCDB 397, 494, or 499; PHYSICS 200-level or above*; or STATS 206* (if elected FA20 or later), 250*, STATS 400-level or above*
(*Courses used here may not also be used as prerequisites)
(**3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)

Constraints

Prerequisites, introductory science courses, and non-specific (departmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED from the 24 cr. required for the major.
Test credits may not be used to meet the requirements of a major.
A maximum of three credits of independent research (BIOLOGY 200 or 299, EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 or MCDB 360, 460, or 461 (only if elected FA19 or later) may be counted toward the major.

Distribution Policy

Honors

In addition to completing all the requirements for the major, an honors degree requires:

an overall and major GPA of at least 3.4,
participation in at least two terms of independent research, and
the completion of a significant piece of independent research that is

reported in an honors thesis and
presented in a public forum.

Biology, Health, and Society (Major) (Fall 2021 - Fall 2022)

Effective Fall 2021

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in Biology, Health, & Society may not elect the following majors: Biology; Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB - formerly known as Cellular & Molecular Biology or CMB); Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science (formerly known as CMB:BME); Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; Biomolecular Science; Neuroscience; or Evolutionary Anthropology. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; or Plant Biology. Students pursuing a dual-degree program (MDDP) with School of Public Health and LSA may not elect a major in Biology, Health, & Society (BHS).

Advising

Students are advised by a combination of Undergraduate Biology Office staff and faculty department advisors. Advising topics include investigating majors, declaring a major, course planning, research and honors, major releases, graduate school and career advice. Students who are interested in the Program in Biology majors or minors should consult a general advisor during the freshman year, and are strongly encouraged to meet with a department advisor early in their academic career, but no later than the second term of their sophomore year. It is not necessary to complete every prerequisite before declaring a major.

To make an appointment, go to the Program in Biology website at www.lsa.umich.edu/biology.

Grade Policies

Total Credits and GPA Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:

Minimum 24 cr. in Major

Minimum 2.0 GPA in Major

GPA is calculated from all mandatory prerequisites, all courses used for major requirements (including cognates), and all courses in BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB.

Courses used for the major may not be taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites

Introductory Biology Sequence:

Choose Sequence A, B, or C:

A. BIOLOGY 171, BIOLOGY 172 or 174, & BIOLOGY 173; or
B. BIOLOGY 195 (AP/IB) & BIOLOGY 173; or

C. BIOLOGY 191 (transfer credit), BIOLOGY 192, & BIOLOGY 173

Chemistry:

CHEM 210 & 211

Quantitative Analysis Sequence:

CALCULUS I: MATH 115, 120 (AP), 175, 185, or 295; and,
One course from: MATH 116, 121 (AP), 156, 176, 186, or 296; STATS 180 (AP), 206 (if elected FA20 or later), 250 or 280; STATS 400-level or above (min. 3 credits); BIOLOGY 202; BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 290; EECS 183, 203 or 280; EARTH 468; PHYSICS 125, 135, 139, 140, or 160; or other course with a MATH 115 prereq. chosen in consultation with a major advisor.

[NOTE: Any course used to fulfill this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective; i.e., a course cannot "double-count."]

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24

Biology, Health, & Society Group Options:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Choose two courses each from groups A & B:

Group A: Gateway Biology Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: BIOLOGY 205, 207*, 222 (through FA21), 225, 230*, 252*, 255*, 256, 272, 288*
Group B: Health & Society Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits total) from: AAS 322 section titled "Introduction to Environmental Politics: Race, Class and Gender" (only if elected FA17 or later), ALA 306 / WGS 305 (WOMENSTD 305), BIOLOGY 212; BIOLOGY/AMCULT 241; MCDB 396; EEB/ENVIRON 318; EEB/ANTHRBIO/ENVIRON 362; EEB 498; AMCULT/WGS 233 (WOMENSTD 233); AMCULT/HISTORY 284; AMCULT 365; ANTHRBIO 363, 364, 373, 467; ANTHRCUL / RCSSCI 327 / WGS 307 (WOMENSTD 307); ANTHRCUL 341, 344; ENVIRON 270, 308, 310; ENVIRON / ANTHRCUL 256, ENVIRON 312 / POLSCI 308 / PUBPOL 312; ENVIRON / PSYCH 360; HISTORY 233, 234, 285; HISTORY / AAS / ANTHRCUL 355; HISTORY / WGS 356 (WOMENSTD 356); HISTORY 376; IHS 340; PHIL 320, 356, 381, 425; PUBHLTH 200 / PUBPOL 210; PUBHLTH 305, 310 (only if elected WN18 or later), 350, 381, 403; SOC 302, 475, 476; WGS / NURS 220 (WOMENSTD / NURS 220) , 300, 324, 400.

Core Courses:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Group C - Core Biology: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: Genetics: BIOLOGY 305; Biochemistry: Choose from: MCDB 310, BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351; Evolution: EEB 390, 391, or 392*, or Ecology: BIOLOGY 281 or 282 or EEB 381*

Group D - Biology Elective: Choose one course (min. 3 credits) from Group D: BIOLOGY, EEB, or MCDB 200-, 300-, or 400-level (excluding BIOLOGY 200, 212, 241, 299; MCDB/EEB 300, 301, 302, 360 (only if elected until WN21), 396, 397, 399, 400, 412, 460 (only if elected until WN21), 461 (only if elected until WN21), 494, 499)

Lab Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:
(This requirement may OVERLAP with other major reqs.)

1 course with a lab is required. Choose from: BIOLOGY 202**, 207, 226, 230, 252, 255, 288; EEB 300*, 313, 320, 321, 330, 341, 348, 372, 373, 381, 391 (as of WN22), 392, 400*, 405, 416, 431, 433, 436, 441, 443, 450, 451, 453, 455, 457, 468, 477, 482, 483, 486, 489, 493, 556; MCDB 300*, 306, 308, 400*, 413 (only through Winter 2019), 416, 419, 423, 424, 429
*EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 (Independent Research), elected for a minimum of 3 credits in a single term, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement. (3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)
** Only if BIOLOGY 202 is not used as a prerequisite for the major

Additional Courses:
Choose additional courses, if needed, to reach 24 major credit hours from:

Groups A, B, C, or D (above)
BIOLOGY 200**, BIOLOGY 299; CHEM 230 and above; EEB/MCDB 300**, 399, 400**; MATH 200-level or above*; MICRBIOL 440, 460; MCDB 397, 494, or 499; PHYSICS 200-level or above*; or STATS 206 (if elected FA20 or later), 250*, STATS 400-level or above*
(*Courses used here may not also be used as prerequisites)
(**3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)

Constraints

Prerequisites, introductory science courses, and non-specific (departmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED from the 24 cr. required for the major.
Test credits may not be used to meet the requirements of a major.
A maximum of three credits of independent research (BIOLOGY 200 or 299, EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 or MCDB 360, 460, or 461 (only if elected FA19 or later) may be counted toward the major.

Distribution Policy

Honors

In addition to completing all the requirements for the major, an honors degree requires:

an overall and major GPA of at least 3.4, and
the completion of a significant piece of independent research that is

reported in an honors thesis and
presented in a public forum.

For more information, consult the Program in Biology Honors Program Information page or a Program in Biology advisor.

Biology, Health, and Society (Major) (Winter 2019 - Summer 2021)

Effective Winter 2019

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in Biology, Health, & Society may not elect the following majors: Biology; Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB - formerly known as Cellular & Molecular Biology or CMB); Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science (formerly known as CMB:BME); Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; Biomolecular Science; Neuroscience; or Evolutionary Anthropology. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; or Plant Biology.

Advising

Students are advised by a combination of Undergraduate Biology Office staff and faculty department advisors. Advising topics include investigating majors, declaring a major, course planning, research and honors, major releases, graduate school and career advice. Students who are interested in the Program in Biology majors or minors should consult a general advisor during the freshman year, and are strongly encouraged to meet with a department advisor early in their academic career, but no later than the second term of their sophomore year. It is not necessary to complete every prerequisite before declaring a major.

To make an appointment, go to the Program in Biology website at www.lsa.umich.edu/biology.

Grade Policies

Total Credits and GPA Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:

Minimum 24 cr. in Major

Minimum 2.0 GPA in Major

GPA is calculated from all mandatory prerequisites, all courses used for major requirements (including cognates), and all courses in BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB.

Courses used for the major may not be taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites

Introductory Biology Sequence:

Choose Sequence A, B, or C:

A. BIOLOGY 171, BIOLOGY 172 or 174, & BIOLOGY 173; or
B. BIOLOGY 195 (AP/IB) & BIOLOGY 173; or

C. BIOLOGY 191 (transfer credit), BIOLOGY 192, & BIOLOGY 173

Chemistry:

CHEM 210 & 211

Quantitative Analysis Sequence:

CALCULUS I: MATH 115, 120 (AP), 175, 185, or 295; and,
One course from: MATH 116, 121 (AP), 156, 176, 186, or 296; STATS 180 (AP), 206 (if elected FA20 or later), 250 or 280; STATS 400-level or above (min. 3 credits); BIOLOGY 202; BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 290; EECS 183, 203 or 280; EARTH 468; PHYSICS 125, 135, 139, 140, 150 (only if taken F21 or later), or 160; or other course with a MATH 115 prereq. chosen in consultation with a major advisor.

[NOTE: Any course used to fulfill this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective; i.e., a course cannot "double-count."]

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24

Biology, Health, & Society Group Options:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Choose two courses each from groups A & B:

Group A: Gateway Biology Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: BIOLOGY 205, 207*, 222 (through FA21), 225, 230*, 250 (only if elected F21 or later), 252*, 255*, 256, 272, 288*
Group B: Health & Society Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits total) from: AAS 322 section titled "Introduction to Environmental Politics: Race, Class and Gender" (only if elected FA17 or later), ALA 306 / WGS 305 (WOMENSTD 305), BIOLOGY 212; BIOLOGY/AMCULT 241; BIOLOGY 250 (only if elected F21 or later), MCDB 396; EEB/ENVIRON 318; EEB/ANTHRBIO/ENVIRON 362; EEB 498; AMCULT/WGS 233 (WOMENSTD 233); AMCULT/HISTORY 284; AMCULT 365; ANTHRBIO 363, 364, 373, 467; ANTHRCUL / RCSSCI 327 / WGS 307 (WOMENSTD 307); ANTHRCUL 341, 344; ENVIRON 270, 308, 310; ENVIRON / ANTHRCUL 256, ENVIRON 312 / POLSCI 308 / PUBPOL 312; ENVIRON / PSYCH 360; HISTORY 233, 234, 285; HISTORY / AAS / ANTHRCUL 355; HISTORY / WGS 356 (WOMENSTD 356); HISTORY 376; IHS 340; PHIL 320, 356, 381, 425; PUBHLTH 200 / PUBPOL 210; PUBHLTH 305, 310 (only if elected WN18 or later), 350, 381, 403; SOC 302, 475, 476; WGS / NURS 220 (WOMENSTD / NURS 220) , 300, 324, 400.

Core Courses:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Group C - Core Biology: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: Genetics: BIOLOGY 305; Biochemistry: Choose from: MCDB 310, BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351; Evolution: EEB 390, 391, or 392*, or Ecology: BIOLOGY 281 or EEB 381* or BIOLOGY 250 (only if elected after FA21)

Group D - Biology Elective: Choose one course (min. 3 credits) from Group D: BIOLOGY, EEB, or MCDB 200-, 300-, or 400-level (excluding BIOLOGY 200, 212, 241, 299; MCDB/EEB 300, 301, 302, 360 (only if elected until WN21), 396, 397, 399, 400, 412, 460 (only if elected until WN21), 461 (only if elected until WN21), 494, 499) or BIOLOGY 250 (only if elected after FA21)

Lab Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:
(This requirement may OVERLAP with other major reqs.)

1 course with a lab is required. Choose from: BIOLOGY 202**, 207, 226, 230, 252, 255, 288; EEB 300*, 313, 320, 321, 330, 341, 348, 372, 381, 391 (only if elected after FA21), 392, 400*, 405, 416, 431, 433, 436, 441, 443, 450, 451, 453, 455, 457, 468, 477, 482, 483, 486, 489, 493, 556; MCDB 300*, 306, 308, 400*, 413 (only through Winter 2019), 416, 419, 423, 424, 429
*EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 (Independent Research), elected for a minimum of 3 credits in a single term, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement. (3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.) ** only if BIOLOGY 202 is not being used as a prerequisite for the major.

Additional Courses:
Choose additional courses, if needed, to reach 24 major credit hours from:

Groups A, B, C, or D (above)
BIOLOGY 200**, BIOLOGY 299; CHEM 230 and above; EEB/MCDB 300**, 399, 400**; MATH 200-level or above*; MCDB 397, 494, or 499; PHYSICS 200-level or above*; or STATS 206 (if elected FA20 or later), 250*, STATS 400-level or above*
(*Courses used here may not also be used as prerequisites)
(**3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)

Constraints

Prerequisites, introductory science courses, and non-specific (departmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED from the 24 cr. required for the major.
Test credits may not be used to meet the requirements of a major.
A maximum of three credits of independent research (BIOLOGY 200 or 299, EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 or MCDB 360, 460, or 461 (only if elected FA19 or later) may be counted toward the major.

Distribution Policy

Honors

In addition to completing all the requirements for the major, an honors degree requires:

an overall and major GPA of at least 3.4, and
the completion of a significant piece of independent research that is

reported in an honors thesis and
presented in a public forum.

For more information, consult the Program in Biology Honors Program Information page or a Program in Biology advisor.

Biology, Health, and Society (Major) (Fall 2018)

Effective Fall 2018

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in Biology, Health, & Society may not elect the following majors: Biology; Cellular and Molecular Biology; CMB:BME; Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; Biomolecular Science; Neuroscience; or Evolutionary Anthropology. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; or Plant Biology.

Advising

Students are advised by a combination of Undergraduate Biology Office staff and faculty department advisors. Advising topics include investigating majors, declaring a major, course planning, research and honors, major releases, graduate school and career advice. Students who are interested in the Program in Biology majors or minors should consult a general advisor during the freshman year, and are strongly encouraged to meet with a department advisor early in their academic career, but no later than the second term of their sophomore year. It is not necessary to complete every prerequisite before declaring a major.

To make an appointment, go to the Program in Biology website at www.lsa.umich.edu/biology.

Grade Policies

Total Credits and GPA Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:

Minimum 24 cr. in Major

Minimum 2.0 GPA in Major

GPA is calculated from all mandatory prerequisites, all courses used for major requirements (including cognates), and all courses in BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB.

Courses used for the major may not be taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites

Introductory Biology Sequence:

Choose Sequence A, B, or C:

A. BIOLOGY 171, BIOLOGY 172 or 174, & BIOLOGY 173; or
B. BIOLOGY 195 (AP/IB) & BIOLOGY 173; or

C. BIOLOGY 191 (transfer credit), BIOLOGY 192, & BIOLOGY 173

Chemistry:

CHEM 210 & 211

Quantitative Analysis Sequence:

CALCULUS I: MATH 115, 120 (AP), 175, 185, or 295; and,
One course from: MATH 116, 121 (AP), 156, 176, 186, or 296; STATS 180 (AP), 206 (if elected FA20 or later), 250 or 280; STATS 400-level or above (min. 3 credits); BIOLOGY 150 (only if elected F21 or later), 202; BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 290; EECS 183, 203 or 280; EARTH 468; PHYSICS 125, 135, 139, 140, or 160; or other course with a MATH 115 prereq. chosen in consultation with a major advisor. [NOTE: Any course used to fulfill this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective; i.e., a course cannot "double-count."]

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24

Biology, Health, & Society Group Options:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Choose two courses each from groups A & B:

Group A: Gateway Science Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: BIOLOGY 205, 207*, 222 (through FA21), 225, 230*, 250 (only if elected F21 or later), 252*, 255*, 256, 272, 288*
Group B: Health & Society Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits total) from: AAS 322 section titled "Introduction to Environmental Politics: Race, Class and Gender" (only if elected FA17 or later), ALA 306 / WGS (WOMENSTD) 305 (only if elected SU19 or later); BIOLOGY 150 (only if elected F21 or later), 212; BIOLOGY/AMCULT 241; MCDB 396; EEB/ENVIRON 318; EEB/ANTHRBIO/ENVIRON 362; EEB 498; AMCULT / WGS (WOMENSTD) 233; AMCULT/HISTORY 284; AMCULT 365; ANTHRBIO 363, 364, 373, 467; ANTHRCUL 327, 344; ENVIRON 270, 308, 310; ENVIRON/ANTHRCUL 256, ENVIRON 312 / POLSCI 308 / PUBPOL 312; ENVIRON/PSYCH 360; HISTORY 233, 234, 285; HISTORY/AAS/ANTHRCUL 355; HISTORY / WGS (WOMENSTD) 356; HISTORY 376; IHS 340 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later), PHIL 320, 356, 381, 425; PUBHLTH 200 / PUBPOL 210; PUBHLTH 305, 310 (only if elected WN18 or later), 350, 381, 403; SOC 302, 475, 476; WGS (WOMENSTD) 220, 300, 324, 400.

Core Courses:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Group C - Core Biology: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: Genetics: BIOLOGY 305; Biochemistry: Choose from: MCDB 310, BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351; Evolution: EEB 390, 391, or 392*, or Ecology: BIOLOGY 281 or EEB 381* or BIOLOGY 250 (only if elected FA21 or later)

Group D - Natural Science Elective: Choose one course (min. 3 credits) from Group D: BIOLOGY, EEB, MCDB 200-level or above (excluding BIOLOGY 200, 212, 241, 299 (only if elected WN19 or later); MCDB/EEB 300, 301, 302, 396, 397, 399, 400, 412, 494, 499) or BIOLOGY 250 (only if elected FA21 or later)

Lab Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:
(This requirement may OVERLAP with other major reqs.)

1 course with a lab is required. Choose from: BIOLOGY 207, 226, 230, 252, 255, 288; EEB 300*, 313, 320, 321, 330, 341, 348, 372, 381, (only if elected after FA21),392, 400*, 405, 416, 431, 433, 436, 441, 443, 450, 451, 453, 455, 457, 459, 463, 468, 477, 482, 483, 486, 489, 493, 556; MCDB 300*, 306, 308, 400*, 413 (only through Fall 2018), 416, 419, 423, 424, 429
*EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 (Independent Research), elected for a minimum of 3 credits in a single term, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement. (3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)

Additional Courses:
Choose additional courses to reach 24 major credit hours from:

Groups A, B, C, or D (above)
BIOLOGY 200; BIOLOGY 299 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later); CHEM 230 and above*; EEB/MCDB 300, 399, 400; MATH 200-level or above*; MCDB 397, 494, or 499; PHYSICS 200-level or above*; or STATS 206 (if elected FA20 or later), 250*, 400-level or above*
(*Courses used here may not also be used as prerequisites)

Constraints

Prerequisites, introductory science courses, and non-specific (departmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED from the 24 cr. required for the major.
Test credits may not be used to meet the requirements of a major.
A maximum of three credits of independent research (BIOLOGY 200, BIOLOGY 299 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later), EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 or MCDB 360, 460, or 461 (only if elected FA19 or later) may be counted toward the major.

Distribution Policy

Honors

In addition to completing all the requirements for the major, an honors degree requires:

a major GPA of at least 3.4, and
the completion of a significant piece of independent research that is

reported in an honors thesis and
presented in a public forum.

For more information, consult the Program in Biology Honors Program Information page or a Program in Biology advisor.

Biology, Health, and Society (Major) (Winter 2018 - Summer 2018)

Effective Winter 2018

Exclusions:

Advising

Students are advised by a combination of Undergraduate Biology Office staff and faculty department advisors. Advising topics include investigating majors, declaring a major, course planning, research and honors, major releases, graduate school and career advice. Students who are interested in the Program in Biology majors or minors should consult a general advisor during the freshman year, and are strongly encouraged to meet with a department advisor early in their academic career, but no later than the second term of their sophomore year. It is not necessary to complete every prerequisite before declaring a major.

To make an appointment, go to the Program in Biology website at www.lsa.umich.edu/biology.

Grade Policies

Total Credits and GPA Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:

Minimum 24 cr. in Major

Minimum 2.0 GPA in Major

GPA is calculated from all mandatory prerequisites, all courses used for major requirements (including cognates), and all courses in BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB.

Courses used for the major may not be taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites

Introductory Biology Sequence:

Choose Sequence A or B:

A. BIOLOGY 171, 172 or 174, & 173; or,
B. BIOLOGY 195 (AP) & 173

Chemistry:

CHEM 210 & 211

Quantitative Analysis Sequence:

CALCULUS I: MATH 115, 120 (AP), 175, 185, or 295; and,
One course from: MATH 116, 121 (AP), 156, 176, 186, or 296; STATS 180, 206 (if elected FA20 or later), 250 or 280; STATS 400-level or above (min. 3 credits); BIOLOGY 150 (only if elected F21 or later), 202; BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 290; EECS 183 (W18), 203, or 280; EARTH 468; PHYSICS 125, 135, 139, 140 or 160 (W18); or other course with a MATH 115 prereq. chosen in consultation with a major advisor. [NOTE: Any course used to fulfill this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective; i.e., a course cannot "double-count."]

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24

Biology, Health, & Society Group Options:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Choose two courses each from groups A & B:

Group A: Gateway Science Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: BIOLOGY 205, 207*, 222 (through FA21), 225, 230*, 250 (only if elected FA21 or later), 252*, 255*, 256, 272, 288*
Group B: Health & Society Options: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits total) from: AAS 322 section titled "Introduction to Environmental Politics: Race, Class and Gender" (only if elected FA17 or later), ALA 306 / WGS (WOMENSTD) 305 (only if elected SU19 or later); BIOLOGY 250 (only if elected FA21 or later), 212; BIOLOGY/AMCULT 241; MCDB 396; EEB/ENVIRON 318; EEB/ANTHRBIO/ENVIRON 362; EEB 498; AMCULT / WGS (WOMENSTD) 233; AMCULT/HISTORY 284; AMCULT 365; ANTHRBIO 363, 364, 373, 467; ANTHRCUL 327, 344; ENVIRON 270 (W18), 308, 310 (W18); ENVIRON/ANTHRCUL 256, ENVIRON 312 / POLSCI 308 / PUBPOL 312; ENVIRON/PSYCH 360; HISTORY 233, 234, 285;HISTORY/AAS/ANTHRCUL 355; HISTORY / WGS (WOMENSTD) 356; HISTORY 376; IHS 340 (only if elected WN19 or later), PHIL 320 (W18), 356, 381, 425; PUBHLTH 200 / PUBPOL 210; PUBHLTH 305, 310 (only if elected WN18 or later), 350, 381, 403; SOC 302, 475, 476; WGS (WOMENSTD) 220, 300, 324 (W18), 400 (W18)

Core Courses:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Group C - Core Biology: Choose two (2) courses (min. 6 credits) from: Genetics: BIOLOGY 250 (only if elected FA21 or later), 305; Biochemistry: Choose from: MCDB 310, BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351; Evolution: EEB 390, 391, or 392*, or Ecology: BIOLOGY 281 or EEB 381*

Group D - Natural Science Elective: Choose one course (min. 3 credits) from Group D: BIOLOGY, EEB, MCDB 200-level or above (excluding BIOLOGY 200, 212, 241, 299 (only if elected WN19 or later); MCDB/EEB 300, 301, 302, 396, 397, 399, 400, 412, 494, 499)

Lab Requirement for Biology, Health, & Society:
(This requirement may OVERLAP with other major reqs.)

1 course with a lab is required. Choose from: BIOLOGY 207, 226, 230, 252, 255, 288; EEB 300*, 313, 320, 321, 330, 341, 348, 372, 381, (only if elected after FA21), 392, 400*, 405, 416, 431, 433, 436, 441, 442 (only through SU17), 443, 450, 451, 453, 455, 457, 459, 463, 468, 477, 482, 483, 486, 489, 493, 556; MCDB 300*, 306, 308, 400*, 413 (only through Fall 2018), 416, 419, 423, 424, 429
*EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 (Independent Research), elected for a minimum of 3 credits in a single term, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement. (3 credit max. applies: see CONSTRAINTS below.)

Additional Courses:
Choose additional courses to reach 24 major credit hours from:

Groups A, B, C, or D (above)
BIOLOGY 200; BIOLOGY 299 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later); CHEM 230 and above*; EEB/MCDB 300, 399, 400; MATH 200-level or above*; MCDB 397, 494, or 499; PHYSICS 200-level or above*; or STATS 206 (if elected FA20 or later), 250*, 400-level or above*
(*Courses used here may not also be used as prerequisites)

Constraints

Prerequisites, introductory science courses, and non-specific (departmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED from the 24 cr. required for the major.
Test credits may not be used to meet the requirements of a major.
A maximum of three credits of independent research (BIOLOGY 200, BIOLOGY 299 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later), EEB/MCDB 300 or 400, or MCDB 360, 460, or 461 (only if elected FA19 or later) may be counted toward the major.

Distribution Policy

Honors

In addition to completing all the requirements for the major, an honors degree requires:

a major GPA of at least 3.4, and
the completion of a significant piece of independent research that is

reported in an honors thesis and
presented in a public forum.

For more information, consult the Program in Biology Honors Program Information page or a Program in Biology advisor.

General Biology (Major) (Winter 2017 - Fall 2017)

Effective Winter 2017

Exclusions:

Students who elect a major in General Biology may not elect the following majors: Biology; Cellular and Molecular Biology; CMB:BME; Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; Biomolecular Science; or Neuroscience. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Plant Biology; Chemistry; or Biochemistry.

Advising

Students are advised by a combination of Undergraduate Biology Office staff and faculty department advisors. Advising topics include investigating majors, declaring a major, course planning, research and honors, major releases, graduate school and career advice. Students who are interested in the Program in Biology majors or minors should consult a general advisor during the freshman year, and are strongly encouraged to meet with a department advisor early in their academic career, but no later than the second term of their sophomore year. It is not necessary to complete every prerequisite before declaring a major.

To make an appointment, go to the Program in Biology website at www.lsa.umich.edu/biology.

Grade Policies

Total Credits and GPA Requirement for General Biology:

Minimum 24 cr. in Major

Minimum 2.0 GPA n Major

GPA is calculated from all mandatory prerequisites, all courses used for major requirements (including cognates), and all courses in BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB.

Courses used for the major may not be taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites

Introductory Biology Sequence:

Choose Sequence A or B:

A. BIOLOGY 171, 172 or 174, & 173; or,
B. BIOLOGY 195 (AP) & 173

Chemistry Sequence:

CHEM 210 & 211; and,
CHEM 215 & 216

Quantitative Analysis Sequence:

CALCULUS I: MATH 115, 120 (AP), 175, 185, or 295; and,
One course from: MATH 116, 121 (AP), 156, 176, 186, or 296; STATS 180, 250 or 280; STATS 400-level or above (min. 3 credits); BIOLOGY 202; BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 290; EECS 203 or 280; EARTH 468; or other course with a MATH 115 prereq. chosen in consultation with a major advisor. [NOTE: Any course used to fulfill this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective; i.e., a course cannot "double-count."]

Physics Sequence:

Physics I (lecture & lab): One of the following combinations: PHYSICS 125 & 126, 135 & 136, 140 & 141, or 160 & 161. PHYSICS 139 (AP) will also fulfill this requirement.
Physics II (lecture & lab): One of the following combinations: PHYSICS 126 & 128, 235 & 236, 240 & 241, or 260 & 261. PHYSICS 239 (AP) will also fulfill this requirement.

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24

Biology Group Options:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Choose one from Group I and one from Group II:

Group I - MCDB Elective: Choose 1 from: BIOLOGY 205, BIOLOGY 207*, BIOLOGY 225, or BIOLOGY 230*
Group II - EEB Elective: Choose 1 from: BIOLOGY 230*, BIOLOGY 252*, BIOLOGY 255*, BIOLOGY 256, BIOLOGY 281, BIOLOGY 288*, or EEB 381*

Required Courses:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Genetics: BIOLOGY 305
Biochemistry: Choose from: MCDB 310, BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351
Evolution: EEB 390, 391, or 392*

Required Cognate:

Choose one course from the General Biology Cognate list: AMCULT/BIOLOGY 241; ANTHRCUL 256, 344; ENVIRON 256, 270; PHIL 356, 381, 420, 425; RCNSCI 263, 270; RCSSCI 275/HISTORY 285; SOC 330; WOMENSTD 220, 300

Lab Courses for General Biology:
(This requirement may OVERLAP with other major reqs.)

2 courses with labs are required. Choose from: BIOLOGY 207, 226, 230, 252, 255, 288; EEB 300*, 313, 320, 321, 330, 341, 348, 372, 381, 392, 400*, 405, 416, 431, 433, 436, 441, 442, 443, 450, 451, 453, 455, 457, 459, 463, 468, 477, 482, 483, 486, 489, 493, 556; MCDB 300*, 306, 308, 400*, 413 (only through Fall 2018), 416, 419, 423, 424, 429
*EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 (Independent Research), elected for a minimum of 3 credits in a single term, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement. (3 credit max. applies; see CONSTRAINTS below.)

Additional Courses:

Choose additional BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB courses at the 200-level and above, to reach 24 major credit hours.
- BIOLOGY 241, BIOLOGY 262, BIOLOGY 299 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later); EEB/MCDB 301, EEB/MCDB 302, EEB/MCDB 800, MCDB 412, and non-specific (depratmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED.

Constraints

Prerequisites, introductory science courses, and non-specific (departmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED from the 24 cr. required for the major.
A maximum of three credits of independent research (BIOLOGY 200, BIOLOGY 299 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later), EEB/MCDB 300 or 400) may be counted toward the major.

Distribution Policy

Honors

In addition to completing all the requirements for the major, an honors degree requires:

a major GPA of at least 3.4, and
the completion of a significant piece of independent research that is

reported in an honors thesis and
presented in a public forum.

For more information, consult the Program in Biology Honors Program Information page or a Program in Biology advisor.

General Biology (Major) (Winter 2016 - Fall 2016)

Effective Winter 2016

Exclusions:

Advising

Students are advised by a combination of Undergraduate Biology Office staff and faculty department advisors. Advising topics include investigating majors, declaring a major, course planning, research and honors, major releases, graduate school and career advice. Students who are interested in the Program in Biology majors or minors should consult a general advisor during the freshman year, and are strongly encouraged to meet with a department advisor early in their academic career, but no later than the second term of their sophomore year. It is not necessary to complete every prerequisite before declaring a major.

To make an appointment, go to the Program in Biology website at www.lsa.umich.edu/biology.

Grade Policies

Total Credits and GPA Requirement for General Biology:

Minimum 24 cr. in Major

Minimum 2.0 GPA n Major

GPA is calculated from all mandatory prerequisites, all courses used for major requirements (including cognates), and all courses in BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB.

Prerequisites

Introductory Biology Sequence:

Choose Sequence A or B:

BIOLOGY 171, 172 or 174, & 173; or,
BIOLOGY 195 (AP) & 173

Chemistry Sequence:

CHEM 210 & 211; and,
CHEM 215 & 216

Quantitative Analysis Sequence:

CALCULUS I: MATH 115, 120 (AP), 175, 185, or 295; and,
One course from: MATH 116, 121 (AP), 156, 176, 186, or 296; STATS 180, 250 or 280; STATS 400-level or above (min. 3 credits); BIOLOGY 202; BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 290; EECS 203 or 280; EARTH 468; or other course with a MATH 115 prereq. chosen in consultation with a major advisor. [NOTE: Any course used to fulfill this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective; i.e., a course cannot "double-count."]

Physics Sequence:

Physics I (lecture & lab): One of the following combinations: PHYSICS 125 & 126, 135 & 136, 140 & 141, or 160 & 161. PHYSICS 139 (AP) will also fulfill this requirement.
Physics II (lecture & lab): One of the following combinations: PHYSICS 126 & 128, 235 & 236, 240 & 241, or 260 & 261. PHYSICS 239 (AP) will also fulfill this requirement.

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 24

Biology Group Options:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Choose one from Group I and one from Group II:

Group I - MCDB Elective: Choose 1 from: BIOLOGY 205, BIOLOGY 207*, BIOLOGY 222, BIOLOGY 225, or BIOLOGY 230*
Group II - EEB Elective: Choose 1 from: BIOLOGY 230*, BIOLOGY 252*, BIOLOGY 255*, BIOLOGY 256, BIOLOGY 281, BIOLOGY 288*, or EEB 381*

Required Courses:
(Courses with an asterisk (*) may overlap with the lab requirement)

Genetics: BIOLOGY 305
Biochemistry: Choose from: MCDB 310, BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351
Evolution: EEB 390, 391, or 392*

Required Cognate:

Choose one course from the General Biology Cognate list: AMCULT/BIOLOGY 241; ANTHRCUL 256, 344; ENVIRON 256, 270; PHIL 356, 381, 420, 425; RCNSCI 263, 270; RCSSCI 275/HISTORY 285; SOC 330; WOMENSTD 220, 300

Lab Courses for General Biology:
(This requirement may OVERLAP with other major reqs.)

2 courses with labs are required. Choose from: BIOLOGY 207, 226, 230, 252, 255, 288; EEB 300*, 313, 320, 321, 330, 341, 348, 372, 381, 392, 400*, 405, 416, 431, 433, 436, 441, 442, 443, 450, 451, 453, 455, 457, 459, 463, 468, 477, 482, 483, 486, 489, 493, 556; MCDB 300*, 306, 308, 400*, 413 (only through Fall 2018), 416, 419, 423, 424, 429
*EEB/MCDB 300 or 400 (Independent Research), elected for a minimum of 3 credits in a single term, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement. (3 credit max. applies; see CONSTRAINTS below.)

Additional Courses:

Choose additional BIOLOGY, EEB, and MCDB courses at the 200-level and above, to reach 24 major credit hours.
- BIOLOGY 241, BIOLOGY 262, BIOLOGY 299 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later), EEB/MCDB 301, EEB/MCDB 302, EEB/MCDB 800, MCDB 412, and non-specific (depratmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED.

Constraints

Prerequisites, introductory science courses, and non-specific (departmental) transfer courses are EXCLUDED from the 24 cr. required for the major.
A maximum of three credits of independent research (BIOLOGY 200, BIOLOGY 299 (only if elected Winter 2019 or later), EEB/MCDB 300 or 400) may be counted toward the major.

Distribution Policy

Honors

In addition to completing all the requirements for the major, an honors degree requires:

a major GPA of at least 3.4, and
the completion of a significant piece of independent research that is
reported in an honors thesis and
presented in a public forum.

For more information, consult the Program in Biology Honors Program Information page or a Program in Biology advisor.

General Biology Major (Winter 2015-Fall 2015)

Effective Winter 2015-Fall 2015

May be elected as an interdepartmental major

Exclusions: Students who elect a major in General Biology may not elect the following majors: Biology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; Biomolecular Science; or Neuroscience. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Plant Biology; Chemistry; or Biochemistry.

General Biology has many of the same aims as Biology, but it is not recommended for students who wish to pursue graduate work in biology. It is an appropriate preprofessional major. It differs from Biology in that it requires fewer credits, less laboratory work, and has more breadth, particularly in the form of a non-science cognate course (see below).

Prerequisites to the Major

BIOLOGY 171, 172/174, and 173; or
BIOLOGY 195 and 173
PHYSICS 125/127 and 126/128; or
PHYSICS 135/136 and 235/236; or
PHYSICS 140/141 and 240/241
CHEM 210/211 and 215/216;
Quantitative Analysis 1: One of MATH 115, 120, 156, 175, 185, or 295
Quantitative Analysis 2: One of
- MATH 116, 121, 255, 176, 186, or 296
- STATS 250; 400-level or above
- BIOPHYS 290 / PHYSICS 290
- EECS 203 or 280
- EARTH 468
- Any other course with a MATH 115 prerequisite chosen in consultation with a major advisor
[Note: any course used to meet this requirement cannot also be used as a major elective, i.e., a course cannot “double count”.]

Requirements for the Major

24 credits in biology and cognate fields, including:

Select at least one course from each of two groups I-II. (See Course Listings I-II for the available courses in each group.) Students should enroll in these courses as early as possible.
1. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology:
  - BIOLOGY 205 (3) Developmental Biology
  - BIOLOGY 207* (4) Introductory Microbiology
  - BIOLOGY 225 (3) Animal Physiology
  - BIOLOGY 230 (4) Introductory Plant Biology
- Note: Students taking BIOLOGY 225 also are encouraged to take BIOLOGY 226* - Animal Physiology Laboratory (2 credits).
1. Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology:
  - BIOLOGY 230* (4) Introduction to Plant Biology
  - BIOLOGY 252* (4) Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity
  - BIOLOGY 255* (4) Plant Diversity
  - BIOLOGY 256 (4) Animals Functioning in Environments
  - BIOLOGY 281 (3) General Ecology
  - BIOLOGY 288* (4) Animal Diversity
  - BIOLOGY 381* (5) General Ecology (SU at U-M Biological Station)
  Note: Students taking BIOLOGY 281 also are encouraged to take EEB 372* - General Ecology Lab (3 credits).
  
  An asterisk (*) indicates a laboratory course or a lecture course with a laboratory component
Required courses in genetics, biochemistry, and evolution:
1. Genetics: BIOLOGY 305
2. Biochemistry: one of MCDB 310, or BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351
3. Evolution: EEB 390 or 391; or EEB 392* (UMBS) (effective Winter 2016, retroactive to Fall 2008).
Two laboratory or field courses in biology beyond the introductory level. Library "research" and introductory biology laboratories do not qualify. A maximum of three credits of independent research (EEB 300 or 400, or MCDB 300 or 400), under the direct supervision of a faculty member, or, under a faculty member of another University of Michigan department with an EEB or MCDB faculty co-sponsor, may be used as one of the laboratory experiences. Three credits of independent research must be completed in one term to satisfy a laboratory requirement. A maximum of three credits of any independent study course may count toward the major program.
One cognate course from the following list: (Note: This list, which is put together by the Biology Curriculum Committee, includes courses offered by non-natural science units that treat biology or natural science generally in the humanistic or social context. These are not science courses, but courses that treat science or scientific issues from a historical, cultural, ethical, or political perspective)
- ANTHRCUL 344 — Medical Anthropology
- BIOLOGY 241 (effective Winter 2016, retroactive to Fall 2008)
- ENVIRON 256 / ANTHRCUL 256 — Culture, Adaptation, and Environment
- ENVIRON 270 — Our Common Future: Ecology, Economics, and Ethics of Sustainable Development
- PHIL 356 — Issues in Bioethics
- PHIL 381 — Science & Objectivity
- PHIL 420 — Philosophy of Science
- PHIL 425 — Philosophy of Biology
- RCNSCI 263 — Energy and the Environment
- RCNSCI 270 — New Biotechnology: Scientific, Social, and Historical Perspectives
- RCSSCI 275 / HISTORY 285 — Science, Technology, Medicine, and Society
- SOC 330 — Population Problems
- WOMENSTD 220 — Perspectives in Women’s Health
- WOMENSTD 300 — Men’s Health
Select additional Biology, EEB, or MCDB courses at the 200-level or above (except EEB/MCDB 301, 302, or MCDB 412) to bring the major total to at least 24 credits.

General Biology Major (Fall 2014)

Effective Fall 2014

May be elected as an interdepartmental major

Prerequisites to the Major

BIOLOGY 171, 172/174 and 173; or BIOLOGY 195 and 173;
CHEMISTRY 210/211 and CHEMISTRY 215/216;
MATH 115 and 116;
PHYSICS 125/127 and 126/128; or PHYSICS 135/136 and 235/236; or PHYSICS 140/141 and 240/241.

Requirements for the Major

24 credits in biology and cognate fields, including:

Select at least one course from each of two groups I-II. (See Course Listings I-II for the available courses in each group.) Students should enroll in these courses as early as possible.
1. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology:
  - BIOLOGY 205 (3) Developmental Biology
  - BIOLOGY 207* (4) Introductory Microbiology
  - BIOLOGY 225 (3) Animal Physiology
  - BIOLOGY 230 (4) Introductory Plant Biology
2. Note: Students taking BIOLOGY 225 also are encouraged to take BIOLOGY 226* - Animal Physiology Laboratory (2 credits).
3. Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology:
  - BIOLOGY 230* (4) Introduction to Plant Biology
  - BIOLOGY 252* (4) Chordate Anatomy/Phylogeny
  - BIOLOGY 255* (4) Plant Diversity
  - BIOLOGY 256 (4) Animals Functioning in Environments
  - BIOLOGY 281 (3) General Ecology
  - BIOLOGY 288* (4) Animal Diversity
  - BIOLOGY 381* (5) General Ecology (SU at U-M Biological Station)
  Note: Students taking BIOLOGY 281 also are encouraged to take EEB 372* - General Ecology Lab (3 credits).
  
  An asterisk (*) indicates a laboratory course or a lecture course with a laboratory component
Required courses in genetics, biochemistry, and evolution:
1. Genetics: BIOLOGY 305
2. Biochemistry: one of MCDB 310, or BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351
3. Evolution: EEB 390 or 391; or EEB 392* (UMBS) (effective Winter 2016, retroactive to Fall 2008).
Two laboratory or field courses in biology beyond the introductory level. Library "research" and introductory biology laboratories do not qualify. A maximum of three credits of independent research (EEB 300 or 400, or MCDB 300 or 400), under the direct supervision of a faculty member, or, under a faculty member of another University of Michigan department with an EEB or MCDB faculty co-sponsor, may be used as one of the laboratory experiences. Three credits of independent research must be completed in one term to satisfy a laboratory requirement. A maximum of three credits of any independent study course may count toward the major program.
One cognate course from the "General Biology Cognate List." This list, which is put together by the Biology Curriculum Committee, includes courses offered by non-natural science units that treat biology or natural science generally in the humanistic or social context. These are not science courses, but courses that treat science or scientific issues from a historical, cultural, ethical, or political perspective. A list of these may be obtained from the Biology Office, 1111 Natural Science.

General Biology Major (Fall 2013-Summer 2014)

Effective Fall 2013-Summer 2014

May be elected as an interdepartmental major

Exclusions: Students who elect a major in General Biology may not elect the following majors: Biology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; or Neuroscience. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Plant Biology; Chemistry; or Biochemistry.

Prerequisites to the Major

BIOLOGY 171, 172/174 and 173; or BIOLOGY 195 and 173;
CHEMISTRY 210/211 and CHEMISTRY 215/216;
MATH 115 and 116;
PHYSICS 125/127 and 126/128; or PHYSICS 135/136 and 235/236; or PHYSICS 140/141 and 240/241.

Requirements for the Major. 24 credits in biology and cognate fields (Students who have taken BIOLOGY 162 or 163 must take 27 credits to complete the major), including:

Select at least one course from each of two groups I-II. (See Course Listings I-II for the available courses in each group.) Students should enroll in these courses as early as possible.
1. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology:
  - BIOLOGY 205 (3) Developmental Biology
  - BIOLOGY 207* (4) Introductory Microbiology
  - BIOLOGY 222 (3) Introduction to Neurobiology
  - BIOLOGY 225 (3) Animal Physiology
  - BIOLOGY 230 (4) Introductory Plant Biology
2. Note: Students taking BIOLOGY 225 also are encouraged to take BIOLOGY 226* - Animal Physiology Laboratory (2 credits).
3. Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology:
  - BIOLOGY 230* (4) Introduction to Plant Biology
  - BIOLOGY 252* (4) Chordate Anatomy/Phylogeny
  - BIOLOGY 255* (4) Plant Diversity
  - BIOLOGY 256 (4) Animals Functioning in Environments
  - BIOLOGY 281 (3) General Ecology
  - BIOLOGY 288* (4) Animal Diversity
  - BIOLOGY 381* (5) General Ecology (SU at U-M Biological Station)
  Note: Students taking BIOLOGY 281 also are encouraged to take EEB 372* - General Ecology Lab (3 credits).
  
  An asterisk (*) indicates a laboratory course or a lecture course with a laboratory component
Required courses in genetics, biochemistry, and evolution:
1. Genetics: BIOLOGY 305;
2. Biochemistry: one of MCDB 310, or BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 351; and
3. Evolution: EEB (BIOLOGY) 390 or 391; or EEB 392* (UMBS) (effective Winter 2016, retroactive to Fall 2008).
Two laboratory or field courses in biology beyond the introductory level. Library "research" and introductory biology laboratories do not qualify. A maximum of three credits of independent research (EEB 300 or 400, or MCDB 300 or 400), under the direct supervision of a faculty member, or, under a faculty member of another University of Michigan department with an EEB or MCDB faculty co-sponsor, may be used as one of the laboratory experiences. Three credits of independent research must be completed in one term to satisfy a laboratory requirement. A maximum of three credits of any independent study course may count toward the major program.
One cognate course from the "General Biology Cognate List." This list, which is put together by the Biology Curriculum Committee, includes courses offered by non-natural science units that treat biology or natural science generally in the humanistic or social context. These are not science courses, but courses that treat science or scientific issues from a historical, cultural, ethical, or political perspective. A list of these may be obtained from the Biology Office, 1111 Natural Science.

Advising. Appointments with department advisors are scheduled in 1111 Natural Science Building. Office staff are also prepared to answer questions about various aspects of the program. Questions about content and appropriateness of course elections should be directed to individual instructors or advisors.

General Biology Major (Fall 2011-Summer 2013)

Effective Fall 2011-Summer 2013

May be elected as an interdepartmental major

Exclusions: Students who elect a major in General Biology may not elect the following majors: Biology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; Plant Biology; Biochemistry; or Neuroscience. They may also not elect a minor in Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Plant Biology; Chemistry; or Biochemistry.

Prerequisites to the Major.

BIOLOGY 171, 172/174 and 173; or BIOLOGY 195 and 173;
CHEMISTRY 210/211 and CHEMISTRY 215/216;
MATH 115 and 116;
PHYSICS 125/127 and 126/128; or PHYSICS 135/136 and 235/236; or PHYSICS 140/141 and 240/241.

Requirements for the Major. 24 credits in biology and cognate fields (Students who have taken BIOLOGY 162 or 163 must take 27 credits to complete the major), including:

Select at least one course from each of two groups I-II. (See Course Listings I-II for the available courses in each group.) Students should enroll in these courses as early as possible.
1. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology:
  - BIOLOGY 205 (3) Developmental Biology
  - BIOLOGY 207* (4) Introductory Microbiology
  - BIOLOGY 222 (3) Introduction to Neurobiology
  - BIOLOGY 225 (3) Animal Physiology
  - BIOLOGY 230 (4) Introductory Plant Biology
2. Note: Students taking BIOLOGY 225 also are encouraged to take BIOLOGY 226* - Animal Physiology Laboratory (2 credits).
3. Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology:
  - BIOLOGY 230* (4) Introduction to Plant Biology
  - BIOLOGY 252* (4) Chordate Anatomy/Phylogeny
  - BIOLOGY 255* (4) Plant Diversity
  - BIOLOGY 281 (3) General Ecology
  - BIOLOGY 288* (4) Animal Diversity
  Note: Students taking BIOLOGY 281 also are encouraged to take EEB 372* - General Ecology Lab (3 credits).
  
  An asterisk (*) indicates a laboratory course or a lecture course with a laboratory component
Required courses in genetics, biochemistry, and evolution:
1. Genetics: BIOLOGY 305;
2. Biochemistry: one of MCDB 310, or BIOLCHEM 415, or CHEM 451 and 452, or BIOLCHEM 451 and 452; and
3. Evolution: EEB (BIOLOGY) 390; or EEB 392* (UMBS) (effective Winter 2016, retroactive to Fall 2008).
Two laboratory or field courses in biology beyond the introductory level. Library "research" and introductory biology laboratories do not qualify. A maximum of three credits of independent research (EEB 300 or 400, or MCDB 300 or 400), under the direct supervision of a faculty member, or, under a faculty member of another University of Michigan department with an EEB or MCDB faculty co-sponsor, may be used as one of the laboratory experiences. Three credits of independent research must be completed in one term to satisfy a laboratory requirement. A maximum of three credits of any independent study course may count toward the major program.
One cognate course from the "General Biology Cognate List." This list, which is put together by the Biology Curriculum Committee, includes courses offered by non-natural science units that treat biology or natural science generally in the humanistic or social context. These are not science courses, but courses that treat science or scientific issues from a historical, cultural, ethical, or political perspective. A list of these may be obtained from the Biology Office, 1111 Natural Science.

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