Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences 31 courses
The core program of the behavioral biology major provides background and breadth in: The exact courses to be taken are determined by the student in conjunction with the faculty advisor. A grade of C- or better is required for courses fulfilling major requirements and courses may not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Hopkins undergraduates may enter the Behavioral Biology Program at any time, provided all requirements can be completed before graduation. Additional information regarding the Behavioral Biology Program is available at the website.
Mathematics and Chemistry Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 | Calculus I (Biology and Social Sciences) or Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) | 4 |
| AS.110.107 or AS.110.109 | Calculus II (For Biological and Social Science) or Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering) | 4 |
| AS.030.101 | Introductory Chemistry I | 3 |
| AS.030.105 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| AS.030.102 | Introductory Chemistry II | 3 |
| AS.030.106 or AS.030.103 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II or Applied Chemical Equilibrium and Reactivity w/lab | 1 |
| Total Mathematics and Chemistry Courses | 63.5-65.5 credits | |
Biology Courses 1
Students must have two of the following Biology Options. Students can use any combination of the following:
Introductory Statistics
Students must complete one of the following: AS.280.345 may also be replaced by EN.553.310, EN.553.311.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.280.345 or EN.553.211 | Public Health Biostatistics or Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences | 4 |
Behavioral Biology Core Courses (Offered "F" = Fall, "S" = Spring)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.200.141 | Foundations of Brain, Behavior and Cognition | 3 |
| AS.290.101 | Human Origins | 4 |
| AS.200.208 | Animal Behavior | 3 |
| AS.080.250 | Neuroscience Laboratory | 3 |
| AS.290.490 | Senior Seminar: Behavioral Biology | 1 |
One Writing Intensive Behavioral Laboratory Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.290.303 or AS.290.306 | Animal Behavior and Communication Lab or Behavioral Evolution Lab | 3 |
Behavioral Biology Research/Internship Courses 3
Three credits (one semester) of Research, Internship, Independent Study or Department-Sponsored Intersession Trip
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AS.290.495 | Connections in Behavioral Biology | 0.5 |
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