College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Biology
Department of Biology

Concentrations

In addition to the required core courses, students have the option to pursue a program of study within the major leading to a concentration in either of two areas:

Completion of 15 credits from the lists below is necessary. Three credits from RISE (BIOL-4951) in an appropriate area can be counted toward a concentration. Other courses may be considered; please consult with the Director of the Biology major and/or your advising Dean. Note that not all of these courses will be offered every year. 

To obtain notation of the concentration, students must:

  1. Send the Director of the Biology major or the Director of Undergraduate Studies the list of courses you have taken that apply to the concentration of your choice.
  2. Have the Director of the Biology major or the Director of Undergraduate Studies send you an email confirming their approval of your addition of the concentration.
  3. Submit the Academic Program Changes form, attaching the email chain with the approval during submission.

Students may declare a concentration as late as the spring of their senior year. The area of concentration will appear on the student’s transcript.

Courses in Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

Courses in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology