The course planning advice here is limited to completing this major which is just one piece of the overall Hendrix College degree requirements. For a full description of degree requirements see the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting
in the first year. The following is a typical plan for this 13 course major. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
| First Year |
- Cell Bio (BIOL 150)
- Botany (BIOL 190)
- Gen Chem I (CHEM 110)
- Gen CHEM II (CHEM 120)
|
| Sophomore |
2-4 courses towards the major. These should include:
- Zoology (BIOL 220, fall)
- Genetics (BIOL 250)
- Any 200-level statistics course
Possibly:
- Ecology & Evolution (BIOL 260, fall)
|
| Junior |
- 1-3 Biology Major Electives
If not already completed:
- Ecology & Evolution (BIOL 260, fall)
|
| Senior |
- 1-3 Biology Major Electives
- Biology Senior Seminar (BIOL 497, either semester)
|
Possible Degree Path – starting
in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.
| First Year |
- |
| Sophomore |
- Cell Bio (BIOL 150)
- Botany (BIOL 190)
- Gen Chem I (CHEM 110)
- Gen CHEM II (CHEM 120)
- Any 200-level statistics course
Possibly:
|
| Junior |
- Ecology & Evolution (BIOL 260, fall)
- 2-4 Biology Major Electives
|
| Senior |
- Biology Senior Seminar (BIOL 497, either semester)
- 3-4 Biology Major Electives
|
Capstone: The Biology capstone is composed of a presentation given as part of the senior seminar (BIOL 497), and a comprehensive exam. See your departmental advisor for more details.
Planning Recommendations:
- Although research is not required for the major, students planning to pursue a graduate degree in Biology are strongly encouraged to participate in independent research. Students should start exploring research options though consultation with the Department during their
sophomore year.
- While each Biology graduate program is different, students considering graduate work should complete a sequence in Organic Chemistry (CHEM 240 & 250), a sequence in Physics (PHYS 235 & 245), and at least one semester of CalculusI (MATH 130). Consult with a member
of the Biology Department to discuss additional recommendations for Graduate School.
- Students interested in any health-related field should also refer to the Health-Related Fields guidelines at [https://www.hendrix.edu/preprofessional/default.aspx?id=40707].