Description
Students majoring in science are introduced to organismal biology with a strong emphasis on ecology and evolution. Through lectures and laboratories, students acquire the theoretical background and hands-on skills necessary to succeed in upper level biology courses. Topics of study include speciation, phylogenetics, biodiversity (microorganisms, plants, fungi, and animals), and ecology.

One of the following prerequisite combinations: A minimum "C" grade in BIOL 1111, 1115, 1118, or 1218;

or

A minimum "C" grade in one of the following: Life Sciences 11, Anatomy and Physiology 12, BIOL 1175, or equivalent; a minimum "C" grade in one of the following: Chemistry 11, Chemistry 12, CHEM 1114, 1117, 1118, or 1217; and one of the following: LET 3; LEAP 8; a minimum "C+" grade in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, or equivalent; a minimum "C" grade in CMNS 1115, ENGL 1100, 1120, 1123, 1127, 1128, 1129, or 1130; or an "S" grade in ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110.