Biology, BS

New College Residency Requirement

A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search.

Biology Core

Chemistry Core

Biology Electives - Upper Division Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology Distribution Area:

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Biology Electives - Upper Division Integrative Systems Ecology Distribution Area:

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Biology Electives - Upper Division Organismal Biology Distribution Area:

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Biology Electives

If a 4 credit hour course is applied toward any of the distribution areas, 1 of the credit hours will apply toward the upper division biology electives requirement. Upper Division Biology Electives Upper Division BCH Elective Upper Division BIO Elective Upper Division ENV Elective Upper Division FOR Elective Upper Division LSC Elective Upper Division MIC Elective Upper Division PLB Elective Upper Division PTX Elective Courses must have BIO 182 as a prerequisite in order to count toward the Upper Division Biology Electives requirement. Special topics courses (394/494) may be applicable with prior approval. Up to three credit hours of experiential learning (388, 484, 486, 492, 493, 495, 499) may be applied toward this requirement. Seek academic advising prior to enrollment. 9 credit hours

New College Proficiency - Global and Civic Engagement

Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of six credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university general studies requirements; or completion of three credits from an ASU-approved global education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division global education course is used. 6 credit hours

Interdisciplinary Requirements

Interdisciplinary Requirements - Interdisciplinary Biology Electives:

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ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.

First-Year Composition

All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. For student resources, including academic advising appointment scheduling, forms and policies, internship information, involvement or research opportunities, and more, visit New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences homepage. Students interested in pursuing health-related professional and graduate programs including Pre-Health 101 Workshops and Pre-Health Advising should explore pre-health resources. Students interested in pursuing law-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-law resources. Career preparation resources are available through Career Services.