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Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Science in Biology - Bioinformatics Option - 2020

Suggested Degree Pathway for Biology - Bioinformatics Option

For students who entered fall 2020 to spring 2021.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BIOL.1110Principles of Biology I3
BIOL.1170LExperimental Biology I1
BIOL.1160Freshmen Seminar1
CHEM.1210Chemistry I (SCL)3
CHEM.1230LChemistry I Lab1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I / FYSH (CW)3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)53

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BIOL.1120Principles of Biology II3
BIOL.1180LExperimental Biology II1
CHEM.1220Chemistry II (SCL)3
CHEM.1240LChemistry II Lab1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1380Calculus for Life Sciences I (MATH)4

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BIOL.2350Genetics (CTPS), (QL)14
CHEM.2210Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM.2290LOrganic Chemistry IB Lab1
COMP.1010Computing I3
COMP.1030LComputing I Lab1
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)53

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
BIOL.2200Principles of Cell Biology13
BIOL.2330LExperimental Methods in Biology12
CHEM.2230Organic Chemistry IIB3
CHEM.2300LOrganic Chemistry IIB Lab1
COMP.1020Computing II3
COMP.1040LComputing II Lab1
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3/53

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
BIOL.4050Bioinformatics3
BIOL.4070Bioinformatics Lab1
xxxx.xxxxBiology Elective23
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective43
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective43
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)53

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
BIOL.2400Evolution, Ecology and Conservation13
BIOL.4190Biochemistry13
BIOL.4210LBiochemistry Techniques2
MATH.2830Statistics (MATH)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3/53

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16/17
BIOL.4510Senior Seminar (AIL), (WOC), (IL)12
BIOL.3/4xxxBiology Elective w/Lab24-5
PHYS.1030General Physics I (STEM)3
PHYS.1030LGeneral Physics I Lab1
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective43
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3/53

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
BIOL.3/4xxxBiology Elective23-4
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective43
PHYS.1040General Physics II3
PHYS.1040LGeneral Physics II Lab1
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective4/63
Total13/14
Total Minimum Credits = 120

1Courses may be taken either in fall or spring term of academic year.

2One of the BIOL.3/4xxx Biology Electives must include the corresponding lab course (minimum of 1 credit). A lecture/lab can be replaced by 1 semester of Senior Research.

3PHIL.3350 or PHIL.4010 are recommended to fulfill AH and SRE requirement.

4Any UML course xxxx.1010 and above will fulfill the Free Elective requirement (exception, Math courses must be above the level of Calculus I and Chemistry courses must be above the level of Organic Chemistry II w/Lab). Additionally Biology lecture and laboratory courses (BIOL prefix) may be taken to fulfill the Free Elective requirement. Courses with LIFE prefix cannot be used.

5The Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcomes for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) and Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) are fulfilled outside the Biology major. See the DCA course listing and the SRE course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

6As needed to reach a minimum of 120 credits.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Last updated: 6/07/2021