Academic Requirements

Requirements for the Major (B.A.)

Disciplinary, 12 courses
Nine biology courses, seven of which must be taken at HWS. Biology courses must include a BIOL 160-level course, BIOL 212, BIOL 220, BIOL 236, BIOL 460, and at least two 300-level biology courses. BIOL 450 (independent study) may substitute for one 300-level biology course. Completion of BIOL 495 Honors may substitute for BIOL 460. Other required courses are MATH 130, CHEM 240 plus one other chemistry course.

Requirements for the Major (B.S.)

Disciplinary, 16 courses
All of the requirements for the B.A. major, plus one additional course from biology, and three more courses from chemistry, computer science, geoscience, mathematics, physics or psychology.

Requirements for the Minor

Disciplinary, 6 courses
BIOL 160-level, BIOL 212, BIOL 220, BIOL 236 and two additional biology courses.