Biology

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have not taken any college science classes, which biology classes can I take to fulfill the lab science distribution requirement?

A: Advising for non-science majors

Q: How do I get an entry code for biology 201?

A: How to enroll in Biology 201

Q: Is high school chemistry equivalent to Chem 101 or Chem 131? Will high school chemistry fulfill the Chemistry prerequisite for Biology 201?

A: No. You will need a working knowledge of introductory, COLLEGE chemistry to be successful in Biology 201.

Q: Can I take Chemistry 131 and Biology 201 at the same time?

A: No. Chemistry 131 is a prerequisite for Biology 201. Most students who will take both Chemistry 131 and Biology 201 will eventually take the organic chemistry series as well as the biology series. It is best to take the General Chemistry series (131-132-133) and Math and other classes one year, and the Organic Chemistry series (231-232-233) and the Biology series (201-202-203) the following year.