Fall 23 courses satisfying menu area requirements
Pre- and Co-Requisites (or demonstrated proficiency#)
For the B.S. Degree |
For the B.A. Degree |
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*or EvAnth 585 or PSY 204 and 205 - cannot double count as EvAnth 585 an elective if used to fulfill math requirement
Note: CHM 210DL, CHM 202L & PHY 142L recommended for pre-med, pre-vet, biochem, pharmacology, others
# Demonstrated proficiency may include equivalent AP credit, transfer credit, or Duke co- and pre-requisite courses taken S/U.
For the B.A. and B.S. Degrees, 10 courses in Biology:
The ten courses in Biology and approved alternates for the Biology major must be taken for a letter grade. This includes Gateway courses, Ecology, Diversity, and Structure/Function areas, and all electives including approved alternates and Independent Study. Courses taken S/U will not count towards the major, with the exception of co-requisite courses.
Gateway Courses in Biology (1 or 2 courses)
- Molecular Biology (Biology 201L) prereq; Chem 101DL or equivalent
- Genetics & Evolution (Biology 202L)
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- Molecular Biology, Genetics & Evolution (Biology 203L) prereq; BIO AP 5 & Chem 101DL or equivalent
Biology Area Menus (3 courses): 1 approved course in each area
Note: A course listed in two areas may only be used to meet one area requirement.
Biology Electives (5 or 6 courses)
- All Biology courses numbered between 205-699 are acceptable as electives (if not used for area menu requirements above).
- At least 3 electives must be in courses listed or cross-listed as Biology at the 200-level or above. This may include Biochem 301 & maximum of 2 independent studies or tutorials (BIO, BIOCHEM, PHARM, PATH, NEUROBIO, CELLBIO, IMM, MGM, others by approval).
- A maximum of 2 approved independent studies or tutorials may count toward the major.
- A maximum of 2 or 3 approved alternate elective in the biological sciences may be counted toward the major (depending on Gateway sequence).
- 3 biology elective courses
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- 2 biology elective or approved alternate elective courses (if using Bio 201L & 202L) OR 3 biology elective or approved alternate elective courses (if using Bio 203L)
The Area Menu & Elective Courses Above Must Include:
- At least two full lab courses, beyond the Gateways. Only one Independent study may count as a lab course.
- At least one full Biology ‘Capstone’ at the 400-level or above. Independent Study can only count towards this requirement if it is a second semester continuation with the same research supervisor.