2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The biology major is for undergraduates who are interested in a broader approach to biology than is available through a major in botany, zoology or other biological science. Preprofessional students, those seeking careers in secondary education and those with interdisciplinary interests in systematics, ecology, physiology/biochemistry or molecular biology will be interested in this major.
The curriculum is flexible and develops fundamental knowledge of animals, plants and microorganisms. It is tailored to meet the needs of preprofessional students, those seeking a career in teaching in secondary education and those students preparing for graduate studies in various areas of biology.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Specialization: Biology
Specialization: Biology Secondary Education
Specialization: Preprofessional
For biology majors seeking admission to graduate school in biochemistry, botany, molecular biology, entomology, ecology, fisheries, forestry, wildlife, zoology or other related specialties.
Taxonomic Diversity : Choose at least two courses, distributed among at least two of these three subgroups.
Note: Additional electives may be needed to complete the 120 hours required for graduation.
This specialization is for biology majors seeking a secondary school teaching career in the life sciences. Students in this track should also consult an adviser in the College of Education.
Note: Additional electives may be needed to complete the 120 hours required for graduation.
Recommended additional courses include
See biology advisers for additional courses.
This specialization is for biology majors seeking admission to medical, dental, optometry, veterinary or other professional schools. Students in this track should contact the biology adviser or the Academic Advising Center (100 Farrior Hall) for specific requirements.
| Biology (CLAS) |
| College: Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Departments: Botany and Zoology |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Specializations: Biology, Biology Secondary Education, Preprofessional |
| Website: www.botany.ufl.edu/ |
| Website: www.zoo.ufl.edu/ |
The biology major is for undergraduates who are interested in a broader approach to biology than is available through a major in botany, zoology or other biological science. Preprofessional students, those seeking careers in secondary education and those with interdisciplinary interests in systematics, ecology, physiology/biochemistry or molecular biology will be interested in this major.
The curriculum is flexible and develops fundamental knowledge of animals, plants and microorganisms. It is tailored to meet the needs of preprofessional students, those seeking a career in teaching in secondary education and those students preparing for graduate studies in various areas of biology.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete one of the following in CHM, MAC or BSC: CHM 1025 or CHM 2045/ 2045L; MAC 1140, MAC 1114, MAC 1147 or MAC 2311; or BSC 2010/2010L
Semester 2:
- Complete CHM 2045/2045L and either MAC 2311 or BSC 2010/2010L
Semester 3:
- Complete CHM 2045/2045L and either MAC 2311 or BSC 2010/2010L
Semester 4:
- Complete CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 2311, BSC 2011/2011L with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework
Semester 5:
- Complete CHM 2210 with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework
Specialization: Biology
Specialization: Biology Secondary Education
Specialization: Preprofessional
For biology majors seeking admission to graduate school in biochemistry, botany, molecular biology, entomology, ecology, fisheries, forestry, wildlife, zoology or other related specialties.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| MAC 2312 Analytical Geometry and Calculus 2 (4) (GE-M) or STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (3) (GE-M) | 3-4 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 (3) or CHM 3217 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 1 (4) | 3-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 (3) - If CHM 2210 was taken Semester 3 - or BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 | 3-4 |
| CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| PCB 3063 Genetics or AGR 3303 Genetics or PCB 4522 Molecular Genetics | 3-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14-16 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| PHY 2053 Physics 1 (4) or PHY 2048 Physics 1 with Calculus (3) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2053L Laboratory for PHY 2053 or PHY 2048L Laboratory for PHY 2048 | 1 |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology or PCB 4044C General Ecology | 4 |
| Foreign language | 4-5 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| PHY 2054 Physics 2 (4) or PHY 2049 Physics 2 with Calculus (3) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2054L Laboratory for PHY 2054 or PHY 2049L Laboratory for PHY 2049 | 1 |
| Foreign language | 3-5 |
| Elective | 3-0 |
| First Taxonomic Diversity course (options below) | 3-5 |
| Total | 13-15 |
Taxonomic Diversity : Choose at least two courses, distributed among at least two of these three subgroups.
| Animal Diversity | |
| ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| Plant and Fungal Diversity | |
| BOT 2011C Plant Diversity | 4 |
| BOT 2710C Practical Plant Taxonomy | 3 |
| PLP 3653C Introductory Mycology | 4 |
| Microbial Diversity | |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| PCB 3134 Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function (3) or ZOO 3713C Functional Vertebrate Anatomy (4) or ZOO 3603C Evolutionary Developmental Biology (4) or BOT 3303C Introduction to Vascular Plant Morphology (4) | 3-4 |
| Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) | 3 |
| Electives | 6-0 |
| Second Taxonomic Diversity course (refer to options above) | 3-5 |
| Total | 15-12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| BOT 3503 and 3503L Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants (3) and Laboratory (2) or
PCB 4723C Physiology and Molecular Biology of Animals (5) | 5 |
| PCB 4674 Evolution | 4 |
| Electives | 6-3 |
| Total | 15-12 |
Note: Additional electives may be needed to complete the 120 hours required for graduation.
This specialization is for biology majors seeking a secondary school teaching career in the life sciences. Students in this track should also consult an adviser in the College of Education.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| MAC 2312 Analytical Geometry and Calculus 2 (4) (GE-M) or STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (3) (GE-M) | 3-4 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2200 and 2200L Basic Organic Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1) | 3-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| PCB 3063 Genetics | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Electives | 5-6 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| PHY 2004 Applied Physics 1 (3) or PHY 2053 Physics 1 (4) or PHY 2048 Physics 1with Calculus (3) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2004L Laboratory for PHY 2004 or PHY 2053L Laboratory for PHY 2053 or PHY 2048L Laboratory for PHY 2048 | 1 |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology or PCB 4044C General Ecology | 4 |
| Foreign language | 4-5 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| PHY 2005 Applied Physics 2 (3) or PHY 2054 Physics 2 (4) or PHY 2049 Physics 2 with Calculus (3) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2005L Laboratory for PHY 2005 or PHY 2054L Laboratory for PHY 2054 or PHY 2049L Laboratory for PHY 2049 | 1 |
| ZOO 2203C Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BOT 2011C Plant Diversity | 4 |
| Elective | 3-0 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| ZOO 2303C Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BOT 2710C Practical Plant Taxonomy (3) (if BOT 2011C Plant Diversity (4) was not taken) | 3-4 |
| Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) | 3 |
| Electives | 6-3 |
| Total | 17-13 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| PCB 4723C Physiology and Molecular Biology of Animals (5) | 5 |
| PCB 4674 Evolution | 4 |
| Electives | 7-5 |
| Total | 16-14 |
Note: Additional electives may be needed to complete the 120 hours required for graduation.
Recommended additional courses include
| BOT 3503 (Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants | 3 |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
See biology advisers for additional courses.
This specialization is for biology majors seeking admission to medical, dental, optometry, veterinary or other professional schools. Students in this track should contact the biology adviser or the Academic Advising Center (100 Farrior Hall) for specific requirements.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| MAC 2312 Analytical Geometry andCalculus 2 (4) (GE-M) or STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (3) (GE-M) | 3-4 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| PCB 3063 Genetics (4) or AGR 3303 Genetics (3) or PCB 4522 Molecular Genetics (3) | 3-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| If following CHM 2210/2211 series, take | |
| BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| PHY 2053 Physics 1 (4) or PHY 2048 Physics 1 with Calculus (3) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2053L Laboratory for PHY 2053 or PHY 2048L Laboratory for PHY 2048 | 1 |
| Additional life sciences (3000 level or above; biology adviser or Academic Advising Center has approved list) | 4 |
| Foreign language | 4-5 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| PHY 2054 Physics 2 (4) or PHY 2049 Physics 2 with Calculus (3) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2054L Laboratory for PHY 2054 or PHY 2049L Laboratory for PHY 2049 | 1 |
| Additional life sciences (3000 level or above; biology adviser or Academic Advising Center has approved list) | 4 |
| Foreign language | 3-5 |
| Elective | 3-0 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| Additional life sciences (3000 level or above; biology adviser or Academic Advising Center has approved list) | 4 |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (1) or PCB 3134 Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function (3) | 3-4 |
| Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) | 3 |
| Electives | 6-4 |
| Total | 16-15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| PCB 4723C Physiology and Molecular Biology of Animals | 5 |
| Electives | 8-5 |
| Total | 13-10 |
The IDS Integrative Biology Program is not accepting new majors. This new biology major should be considered seriously by students interested in integrative biology. Students who are presently integrative biology majors may remain in that major or transfer to the new biology program.