CBS Foundations of Biology
Beginning in Fall 2007, the University of Minnesota’s College of Biological Sciences launched a new course sequence, Biology 2002 and 2003/2004. The Foundations of Biology courses integrate biological principles in a way that utilizes real-world problems and emphasizes the relationships among biological disciplines and other physical sciences. This two-semester sequence replaces the previous tracks for CBS majors.
All CBS majors who were admitted to a University of Minnesota degree-seeking program (including coordinate campuses) for Fall 2007 and later, must complete Biology 2002 and 2003/2004 to fulfill the introductory biology sequence as well as at least one organismal course. Please note that AP Biology will not count toward this introductory biology course sequence.
During the transition, transfer students who have completed an introductory biology course at the time of their admission to CBS may fulfill the introductory biology sequence according to the chart below. They will also be required to take at least one organismal course. These options expire in Spring 2009.
If you initially enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the U of M Fall 2007 or later:
| Freshmen admitted to CBS | New Transfer Students to CBS from within the University of MN (through Spring 2009) | New Transfer Students to CBS from outside the University of MN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Biology Course Sequence | Biol 2002 & 2003/2004 | Biology 2002 & 2003/2004 | Biology 2002 & 2003/2004 |
| You’ve already received credit for Biol 1001 or equivalent | Must complete Biol 2002 & 2003/2004 | Biol 2002 required, Biol 2003/2004 recommended |
Biol 2002 required, Biol 2003/2004 recommended |
| You’ve received credit for Biol 1009 or equivalent | Must complete Biol 2002 & 2003/2004 | Biol 2002 OR Biol 2003/2004. Consult with CBS advisor regarding placement. | Biol 2002 OR Biol 2003/2004. Consult with CBS advisor regarding placement. |
Students who were admitted to a University of Minnesota degree-seeking program (including coordinate campuses) prior to Fall 2007 will have the option of completing the previous tracks as listed below.
If you initially enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the U of M before Fall 2007:
| New Transfer Students from within the University to CBS | New Transfer Students from outside the University of MN to CBS | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Biology Course Sequence | Biology 1001 & 1002 OR Biology 1009 | Biology 1001 & 1002 OR Biology 1009 |
| You’ve received credit for Biol 1001 or equivalent | Biol 1009 OR Biol 2002 OR Biol 2003/2004 | Biol 1009 OR Biol 2002 OR Biol 2003/2004 |
| You’ve received credit for Biol 1009 or equivalent (including AP credit) | No additional introductory biology required | No additional introductory biology required |
Course Access:
*Enrollment in Foundations of Biology is restricted to CBS students. Non-CBS students who wish to enroll may request access through the Biology Program office (625-2532). Permission will be based on overall academic performance and preparation, grades in prerequisite courses and in other biology courses, and/or a recommendation from an academic advisor in their current college.
