华盛顿大学
1. 生物学专业 理学学士，还有一个艺术的学士没有写
http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/academic/biol.html Bachelor of Science
Suggested First- and Second-Year Courses: Students should concentrate on general chemistry and mathematics the first year, biology and organic chemistry the second year (see major requirements for specific courses).
Transfer students: complete an entire sequence at one school if possible. It is not necessary, or even desirable, to complete the Areas of Knowledge requirement during the first two years.
Department Admission Requirements
Application to the BA and BS degree programs is competitive. Applications, accepted quarterly, are due the second Friday of autumn, winter, spring, and summer quarters, by 11:59 p.m. Applications received by the system after the quarterly deadline are considered for the subsequent quarter.
Minimum requirements for consideration: 1. Matriculated student in good academic standing at UW Seattle.
2. Minimum 2.0 grade in each of BIOL 180, BIOL 200, and BIOL 220 3. Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA for any supporting chemistry,
physics, mathematics, and biology courses (or other courses that may apply to major requirements) completed at time of application.
4. Personal statement: May include description of interest in biology,
career goals, undergraduate research interests, degree interest (BA or BS), and any other information applicant believes is useful in
evaluating the application.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Other factors include overall academic record and difficulty of other courses completed; time to degree set by UW Satisfactory Progress Policy, including frequency of incompletes or withdrawal grades and number of repeated courses; relevant work and life experience; and record of honors.
Major Requirements
90 credits as follows for all options:
1. A one-year sequence of introductory biology for majors (BIOL
180, BIOL 200, BIOL 220)
2. Three to six quarters of chemistry, covering general and organic chemistry: CHEM 120, CHEM 220, and CHEM 221; or CHEM
142, CHEM 152, CHEM 223, and CHEM 224; or CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162* and CHEM 237, CHEM 238, and CHEM 239
3. One of the following two-quarter sequences of mathematics
(calculus/statistics): a. MATH 124 and MATH 125
b. Q SCI 291 and Q SCI 292
c. either BIOST 310, Q SCI 381, or STAT 311; Q SCI 482
d. one approved calculus class and one approved statistics class; see adviser for approved lists.
e. Two quarters of physics: PHYS 114 and PHYS 115, or PHYS 121 and PHYS 122
f. Genetics: either GENOME 361, GENOME 371, or BIOL
340/FISH 340.
g. Natural history/biodiversity: one course selected from
approved list (3 credits)
h. Option Requirement: 300- and 400-level courses selected from lists specific to each option. See department website for
additional information. (34 credits)
*CHEM 162 is not required for this degree; however, CHEM
237, CHEM 238, and CHEM 239 are required by many
professional programs and graduate schools, and that sequence
does require CHEM 162.
4. Additional Degree Requirements:
a. Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA for all UW courses applied
toward major requirements, including required supporting
courses (chemistry, physics, mathematics), introductory
biology, and upper-division coursework. (A grade of 2.0 is not
required in individual courses.)
b. Minimum 15 credits of 400-level biology electives taken at the UW.
c. Two 300- or 400-level laboratory courses
Because of the differing specific requirements and choices for each option, it is extremely important for students to work closely with the Biology departmental advisers to insure completion of these 22-25 credits.
Continuation Policy
All students must make satisfactory academic progress in the major. Failure to do so results in probation, which can lead to dismissal from the major. For the complete continuation policy, contact the departmental adviser or refer to the department website.
Minor
Paleobiology
Along with the Departments of and , the Department of Biology offers a minor in paleobiology. For more information on the minor, see its entry in the General Catalog. Student Outcomes and Opportunities
∙ Learning Objectives and Expected Outcomes: The department
graduates between 350 and 400 students each year. Biology degrees are applicable to many different fields, depending upon student
interests. Students in the program gain analytical and laboratory skills that prepare them for entry-level positions in a variety of biologically related areas, including, but not limited to, biotechnology, laboratory and/or field research support, health science support, wildlife biology, and ecology and conservation work with a variety of agencies,
consulting firms, and research organizations in the Northwest.
Students may enter graduate programs that focus on some aspect of biological science (such as genetics, microbiology, immunology, ecology, environmental health, or cell and molecular biology), or enter a variety of professional programs, such as veterinary medicine, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, laboratory medicine, and nursing. ∙ Instructional and Research Facilities: The Department of Biology occupies 128,000 square feet in Hitchcock, Johnson, and Kincaid Halls. Extensive research laboratories, teaching laboratories,
computer workstations, and support services are found throughout the department.
Specialized facilities include more than 16,000 square feet of
greenhouse, seawater facilities, growth rooms, electron microscopes, and other specialized equipment. Undergraduates have access to most of these facilities, especially those engaged in undergraduate
research.
Off campus, the internationally recognized Marine Research Station, Friday Harbor Laboratories, provides many opportunities for
undergraduates, from courses to research apprenticeships.
∙ Honors Options Available: With College Honors (Completion of
Honors Core Curriculum and Departmental Honors); With Honors
(Completion of Departmental Honors requirements in the major). See adviser for requirements.
Research, Internships, and Service Learning: Biology faculty welcome undergraduates into their research programs, often working closely with them. Approximately 40 percent of the 900
undergraduate biology majors finish with undergraduate research
experience.
UW proximity to such Seattle area organizations as the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Swedish Hospital, numerous
biotech companies, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Research
Center, the Seattle Aquarium, and the Woodland Park Zoo, as well as the close ties of Biology faculty to Friday Harbor Laboratories and
the faculty in the College of the Environment provide opportunities for biology majors to develop internships within these organizations. See adviser for ways to get credit for such experiences. ∙
∙ Department Scholarships: Several scholarships are available, in a few
cases to biology majors only. Most of these support students wishing to pursue an undergraduate research experience. They are competitive, sometimes highly so. They include: o Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Internship: approximately 20 per year for freshmen and 20 per
year for juniors and seniors.
Friday Harbor Laboratory (FHL) Apprenticeships: $3,000 for
one quarter, spring or autumn.
Mary Gates Scholarships: very competitive, across all science
disciplines.
Herschel and Caryl Roman Scholarship: $2,500-$5,000
annually to one or two students who have an interest in
genetics research.
Porath/Johnson Endowed Scholarship: one-year, $5,000
scholarship to an outstanding biology major. o o o o
For qualifications, deadlines, and other details, see adviser or consult the Department of Biology website.
2. 生物化学专业 理学学士 http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/academic/bioc.html Bachelor of Science
Program Admission Requirements
Application to BA and BS degree programs in biochemistry is competitive. Applicants are considered in the following groups: Direct Freshman
Admission, Research/Honors Admission, Early Admission, and Regular
Admission. Completion of minimum requirements described below does not guarantee admission. All applicants have the right to petition and appeal the department's admission decision. Applications are considered twice each academic year and are due on the second Friday of October and the second Friday of April, with the exception of Direct Freshman Admission. The application and additional information is available
at . Direct Freshman Admission
1. Open to freshman students formally admitted to the UW.
2. Score of 5 on the AP chemistry examination.
3. Indication on the UW freshman application of biochemistry as the student 抯 first choice of major.
4. Successful direct-admission applicants generally have received a
minimum 1400 on the SAT (math and verbal sections), or minimum 30 on the ACT.
5. Admission is for autumn quarter only.
Research/Honors Admission
1. Students with exceptional records can apply for consideration for
admission to the biochemistry major via the Honors or Research track. Students seeking admission should submit an application that
includes:
a. Cover sheet (available on the Department of Chemistry
website)
b. Unofficial transcript
c. Statement of purpose. May include a description of interest in
biochemistry, career goals, undergraduate research interests,
degree interest (BA or BS), and any other information
applicant believes is useful in evaluating the application.
d. (Research track only) Written letter or recommendation from research adviser.
Early Admission
Regular Admission
3. Successful applicants for the BS biochemistry program typically have a cumulative GPA greater than 2.50 in courses listed above under
course requirements, with no individual course grade lower than a 2.0. Successful applicants for the BA biochemistry program typically have a cumulative GPA greater than 2.00 in courses listed above under course requirements, with no individual grade below a 1.7.
Major Requirements
105 credits, as follows:
3.
华盛顿大学
1. 生物学专业 理学学士，还有一个艺术的学士没有写
http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/academic/biol.html Bachelor of Science
Suggested First- and Second-Year Courses: Students should concentrate on general chemistry and mathematics the first year, biology and organic chemistry the second year (see major requirements for specific courses).
Transfer students: complete an entire sequence at one school if possible. It is not necessary, or even desirable, to complete the Areas of Knowledge requirement during the first two years.
Department Admission Requirements
Application to the BA and BS degree programs is competitive. Applications, accepted quarterly, are due the second Friday of autumn, winter, spring, and summer quarters, by 11:59 p.m. Applications received by the system after the quarterly deadline are considered for the subsequent quarter.
Minimum requirements for consideration: 1. Matriculated student in good academic standing at UW Seattle.
2. Minimum 2.0 grade in each of BIOL 180, BIOL 200, and BIOL 220 3. Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA for any supporting chemistry,
physics, mathematics, and biology courses (or other courses that may apply to major requirements) completed at time of application.
4. Personal statement: May include description of interest in biology,
career goals, undergraduate research interests, degree interest (BA or BS), and any other information applicant believes is useful in
evaluating the application.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Other factors include overall academic record and difficulty of other courses completed; time to degree set by UW Satisfactory Progress Policy, including frequency of incompletes or withdrawal grades and number of repeated courses; relevant work and life experience; and record of honors.
Major Requirements
90 credits as follows for all options:
1. A one-year sequence of introductory biology for majors (BIOL
180, BIOL 200, BIOL 220)
2. Three to six quarters of chemistry, covering general and organic chemistry: CHEM 120, CHEM 220, and CHEM 221; or CHEM
142, CHEM 152, CHEM 223, and CHEM 224; or CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162* and CHEM 237, CHEM 238, and CHEM 239
3. One of the following two-quarter sequences of mathematics
(calculus/statistics): a. MATH 124 and MATH 125
b. Q SCI 291 and Q SCI 292
c. either BIOST 310, Q SCI 381, or STAT 311; Q SCI 482
d. one approved calculus class and one approved statistics class; see adviser for approved lists.
e. Two quarters of physics: PHYS 114 and PHYS 115, or PHYS 121 and PHYS 122
f. Genetics: either GENOME 361, GENOME 371, or BIOL
340/FISH 340.
g. Natural history/biodiversity: one course selected from
approved list (3 credits)
h. Option Requirement: 300- and 400-level courses selected from lists specific to each option. See department website for
additional information. (34 credits)
*CHEM 162 is not required for this degree; however, CHEM
237, CHEM 238, and CHEM 239 are required by many
professional programs and graduate schools, and that sequence
does require CHEM 162.
4. Additional Degree Requirements:
a. Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA for all UW courses applied
toward major requirements, including required supporting
courses (chemistry, physics, mathematics), introductory
biology, and upper-division coursework. (A grade of 2.0 is not
required in individual courses.)
b. Minimum 15 credits of 400-level biology electives taken at the UW.
c. Two 300- or 400-level laboratory courses
Because of the differing specific requirements and choices for each option, it is extremely important for students to work closely with the Biology departmental advisers to insure completion of these 22-25 credits.
Continuation Policy
All students must make satisfactory academic progress in the major. Failure to do so results in probation, which can lead to dismissal from the major. For the complete continuation policy, contact the departmental adviser or refer to the department website.
Minor
Paleobiology
Along with the Departments of and , the Department of Biology offers a minor in paleobiology. For more information on the minor, see its entry in the General Catalog. Student Outcomes and Opportunities
∙ Learning Objectives and Expected Outcomes: The department
graduates between 350 and 400 students each year. Biology degrees are applicable to many different fields, depending upon student
interests. Students in the program gain analytical and laboratory skills that prepare them for entry-level positions in a variety of biologically related areas, including, but not limited to, biotechnology, laboratory and/or field research support, health science support, wildlife biology, and ecology and conservation work with a variety of agencies,
consulting firms, and research organizations in the Northwest.
Students may enter graduate programs that focus on some aspect of biological science (such as genetics, microbiology, immunology, ecology, environmental health, or cell and molecular biology), or enter a variety of professional programs, such as veterinary medicine, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, laboratory medicine, and nursing. ∙ Instructional and Research Facilities: The Department of Biology occupies 128,000 square feet in Hitchcock, Johnson, and Kincaid Halls. Extensive research laboratories, teaching laboratories,
computer workstations, and support services are found throughout the department.
Specialized facilities include more than 16,000 square feet of
greenhouse, seawater facilities, growth rooms, electron microscopes, and other specialized equipment. Undergraduates have access to most of these facilities, especially those engaged in undergraduate
research.
Off campus, the internationally recognized Marine Research Station, Friday Harbor Laboratories, provides many opportunities for
undergraduates, from courses to research apprenticeships.
∙ Honors Options Available: With College Honors (Completion of
Honors Core Curriculum and Departmental Honors); With Honors
(Completion of Departmental Honors requirements in the major). See adviser for requirements.
Research, Internships, and Service Learning: Biology faculty welcome undergraduates into their research programs, often working closely with them. Approximately 40 percent of the 900
undergraduate biology majors finish with undergraduate research
experience.
UW proximity to such Seattle area organizations as the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Swedish Hospital, numerous
biotech companies, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Research
Center, the Seattle Aquarium, and the Woodland Park Zoo, as well as the close ties of Biology faculty to Friday Harbor Laboratories and
the faculty in the College of the Environment provide opportunities for biology majors to develop internships within these organizations. See adviser for ways to get credit for such experiences. ∙
∙ Department Scholarships: Several scholarships are available, in a few
cases to biology majors only. Most of these support students wishing to pursue an undergraduate research experience. They are competitive, sometimes highly so. They include: o Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Internship: approximately 20 per year for freshmen and 20 per
year for juniors and seniors.
Friday Harbor Laboratory (FHL) Apprenticeships: $3,000 for
one quarter, spring or autumn.
Mary Gates Scholarships: very competitive, across all science
disciplines.
Herschel and Caryl Roman Scholarship: $2,500-$5,000
annually to one or two students who have an interest in
genetics research.
Porath/Johnson Endowed Scholarship: one-year, $5,000
scholarship to an outstanding biology major. o o o o
For qualifications, deadlines, and other details, see adviser or consult the Department of Biology website.
2. 生物化学专业 理学学士 http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/academic/bioc.html Bachelor of Science
Program Admission Requirements
Application to BA and BS degree programs in biochemistry is competitive. Applicants are considered in the following groups: Direct Freshman
Admission, Research/Honors Admission, Early Admission, and Regular
Admission. Completion of minimum requirements described below does not guarantee admission. All applicants have the right to petition and appeal the department's admission decision. Applications are considered twice each academic year and are due on the second Friday of October and the second Friday of April, with the exception of Direct Freshman Admission. The application and additional information is available
at . Direct Freshman Admission
1. Open to freshman students formally admitted to the UW.
2. Score of 5 on the AP chemistry examination.
3. Indication on the UW freshman application of biochemistry as the student 抯 first choice of major.
4. Successful direct-admission applicants generally have received a
minimum 1400 on the SAT (math and verbal sections), or minimum 30 on the ACT.
5. Admission is for autumn quarter only.
Research/Honors Admission
1. Students with exceptional records can apply for consideration for
admission to the biochemistry major via the Honors or Research track. Students seeking admission should submit an application that
includes:
a. Cover sheet (available on the Department of Chemistry
website)
b. Unofficial transcript
c. Statement of purpose. May include a description of interest in
biochemistry, career goals, undergraduate research interests,
degree interest (BA or BS), and any other information
applicant believes is useful in evaluating the application.
d. (Research track only) Written letter or recommendation from research adviser.
Early Admission
Regular Admission
3. Successful applicants for the BS biochemistry program typically have a cumulative GPA greater than 2.50 in courses listed above under
course requirements, with no individual course grade lower than a 2.0. Successful applicants for the BA biochemistry program typically have a cumulative GPA greater than 2.00 in courses listed above under course requirements, with no individual grade below a 1.7.
Major Requirements
105 credits, as follows:
3.