CBS Foundations of Biology
Beginning in Fall 2007, the University of Minnesota’s College of Biological Sciences launched a new course sequence, Biology 2002, 2003 and 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. The first semester course of the sequence is 2002, followed by a second semester of both 2003 (lecture) and 2004 (lab). 2003 and 2004 must be completed in the same semester.
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, 2003 and 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 will be reevaluated in Spring 2010.
If you are a non-CBS student wishing to take Biol 2002, please see enrollment for non-CBS students.
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 2010) | 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 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 |
Biol 2002 enrollment for non-CBS students
All seats in Biol 2002/2002H are reserved for current CBS students and incoming CBS freshman. Non-CBS students who plan to transfer into CBS for a future term or declare a CBS double major and wish to enroll in Biol 2002/2002H for Fall 2009 will be considered for enrollment on a space-available basis according to the following process:
Process for non-CBS students:- Fill out the online waitlist form.
- The Biology Program (bioprog@umn.edu, 612-625-2532) will prioritize the waitlist and distribute permission numbers for available seats on a rolling basis beginning May 1.
- Seats are held for new student orientation which ends in mid-July; unused seats held for orientation will be distributed to non-CBS students on the waitlist at that time.
- Permission will be based on overall academic performance and preparation as well as completion of Chem 1021 or equivalent.
- Waitlist management will continue until the first day of Fall 2009 classes.
