Department of BiologyFor an IDM in Biology, students need to meet a set of minimum requirements that is similar to the Biology major and incorporate electives that are more tailored to fit into their IDM. An IDM is not two mega-minors, but a cohesive set of courses that might be found as a major at another university.
Please read through Trinity College's requirements for a student-proposed IDM (and the application form is available from that page).
BIOLOGY IDM REQUIREMENTS:
Pre- and Co-Requisites
- For the BS: All the same pre/co requisites as the BS Biology major.
- For the AB: All the same pre/co requisites as the AB Biology major.
7 courses in Biology
Gateway Courses in Biology (2 courses)*
- Molecular Biology (Biology 201L) prereq; Chem 101DL or equivalent
- Genetics & Evolution (Biology 202L)
Biology Area Menus (2 courses): 1 approved course in 2 of the 3 following areas
Note: A course listed in two areas may only be used to meet one area requirement.
Biology Electives (3 courses)*
Take 3 electives relevant to your IDM. Can include one semester of approved Independent Study, and one approved alternative elective.
Among the courses taken to fulfill the Area Menu and Elective requirements, complete one Biology course at the 400 level or above (a capstone course) and one course with a lab (which can be satisfied by an Independent Study)
* Students who completed Molecular Biology, Genetics & Evolution (Biology 203L) need to complete 4 electives to reach the required 7 courses in Biology.
Questions about a Biology IDM? Contact our Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Eric Spana.