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Aug 05, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Biology, B.A.
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The biology curriculum is designed to promote effective scientific communication, the understanding and use of the scientific method, the understanding of the major concepts in biology, the use of the tools and techniques of science, and an understanding of the scientific literature. An important aspect of science education at Washington & Lee is hands-on experience, including independent research experience. Many of our courses include laboratory and/or field work, often incorporating original research projects.
A major in biology leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree consists of 37 credits in science and mathematics, with at least 27 credits in biology.
Research in Biology: BIOL 401-403 and 421-424 may be used towards the total credits required in biology. No more than four credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. (BIOL 464 may not be used).
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Core Requirements
Complete all courses in the following list: Quantitative Biology
Choose two courses from the following list: Intermediate-Level Courses
Intermediate-Level courses expand and focus students’ understanding of particular topics. Students must take one course from each of the three categories below and must have two laboratory courses (indicated by *) total, chosen from these categories and the Advanced Level Courses list. Molecules and Cells
Choose one course from the following list: Ecology and Evolution
Choose one course from the following list: Structure and Function
Choose one course from the following list: Advanced Level Courses
Advanced level courses provide the student with a greater depth of biological thought. Students must choose two from the following list: Completion of the Major Field Test (MFT) in Biology
Research in Biology
BIOL 401-403 and 421-424 may be used towards the total credits required in biology. No more than four credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Total Major Requirements 37 Credits
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