University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 31 courses 120 total credits
Biology provides a broad, general overview of the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living organisms. Biology students take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, and statistics. The major is flexible and combines the faculty and resources of two UF colleges to prepare students for career success.
Required Foundation Coursework
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Option A
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 2053 | Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2053L | Laboratory for PHY 2053 | 1 |
| PHY 2054 | Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2054L | Laboratory for PHY 2054 | 1 |
| PHY 2048 | Physics with Calculus 1 | 3 |
| PHY 2048L | Laboratory for PHY 2048 | 1 |
| PHY 2049 | Physics with Calculus 2 | 3 |
| PHY 2049L | Laboratory for PHY 2049 | 1 |
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 3096 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| PCB 3713C | Cellular and Systems Physiology | 4 |
| PCB 4723C | Physiology and Molecular Biology of Animals | 4 |
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Also required: Approved additional life science courses (minimum) (12 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCB 3020 | Basic Biology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| MCB 3020L | Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms | 1 |
| PCB 3134 | Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function | 3 |
| BSC 4936 | Critical Analysis of Biological Research | 2 |
| Total | 67-72 credits | |
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