Biological Sciences FAQ

No, the lecture section and lab section are linked.  You must take the same lecture and lab section (example:  BIO 101-001 and BIO 101L-001).

Refer to the listing of courses in the Catalog.

Students entering BIO 101 or BIO 210 at the minimum should have taken high school biology and high school chemistry and been successful in these courses. However, the ability to succeed in our BIO 101 and BIO 210 differs depending upon the student. Please contact your advisor if you have concerns about your preparation for college-level work in the biological sciences. Some students have completed high school biology and chemistry within the five-year time period but remember very little of the courses and really need to take BIO 100 before attempting any college-level work.

Visit Transfer Programs for more information. All course descriptions and course syllabi are available on the student portal (having these often makes it easier for your advisor to answer your transfer questions).

All biology classes have a required laboratory except for BIO 100. Each biology course has a laboratory that is designed to demonstrate and allow hands-on experiences that supplement and enhance learning of key concepts presented in lab and in lecture. This varies from biochemical experimentation to working with microorganisms to dissection of preserved animal materials.