Major in Biology
The study of life on earth, from molecules to ecosystems.
As a biology major at Santa Clara University, you’ll study life at a variety of levels from molecules to ecosystems. Our courses emphasize laboratory and field work. Many students assist faculty in their research.
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Major Requirements
Lower Division
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Physiology
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An Introduction to Evolution and Ecology
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Investigation in Evolution and Ecology
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Cell Biology/Genetics
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Investigations in Molecular Biology
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General Chemistry I - III
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Organic Chemistry I & II
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General Physics I - III
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Calculus and Analytic Geometry I & II
Upper Division
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Seven additional upper division courses in Biology
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