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Students begin their studies with introductory classes in the major and with General Education courses required of all university students. These initial courses, which include biology, chemistry, ecology, and mathematics, form the foundation for more advanced study in the major. The exact sequence of courses is determined by the student’s Area of Focus. Independent studies and internships are available, providing students with the opportunity to integrate laboratory and field work into their curriculum.

Core Requirements (Total:23-26 credits)

Biological Science (7 credits)
BIOLOGY 151 and BIOLOGY 152

Chemistry (4 credits)
CHEM 111

Ecosystems Studies - one of the following (3-4 credits):
BIOLOGY 287 Introductory Ecology
ENVIRSCI 101 Introduction to Environmental Sciences
ENVIRSCI 214 Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Global Change
NRC 100 Environment and Society
STOCKSCH 115 Environmental Biology

Junior Year Writing (3 crecits)
NATSCI 397A

Mathematics, Statistics and Reasoning—two semesters in mathematics, statistics and/or analytic reasoning (6-8 credits).

Concentration Requirements (Total: 47-50 credits)
Additional Biology, Chemistry and Math
BIOLOGY 283 General Genetics
BIOLOGY 285 Cellular & Molecular Biology
OR
STOCKSCH 290A Molecular Biotechnology
CHEM 112 General Chemistry
CHEM 250 Organic Chemistry
OR
CHEM 261 Organic Chemistry

Focus
Select either General Applied Biology or Plant Science with Faculty Advisor Approval

Experimental Techniques Course (1-4 credits)
Research Course (minimum 3 credits)
Restricted Electives in Horticultural Science, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, or Soil Science (minimum 15 credits at or above 300 level with 6 credits minimum at 500 level)