What sequence of courses does the typical Biology major take?
If you are interested in taking Biology and/or majoring in Biology at Haverford, you will typically take the following sequence of courses. Examine the catalog for possible variations in sequence for students interested in The Concentration in Biochemistry or Biophysics. • First year: One year of Chemistry – generally 2 semesters of general chemistry (100 and 101) or 2 semesters of organic chemistry (220, 221). • Sophomore year: Bio 200a and b: The cellular basis of life This is a year long sequence of lab and lecture courses which includes introduction to Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Cellular Metabolism, and Cellular Regulation. **This course can be used to fulfill pre-med requirements. However, if you are considering medical school, but are not majoring in Biology, we highly recommend that, you take one or two 300 level seminar courses after Bio 200 to prepare you best for the MCATs. In addition, one semester of organic chemistry (220) is required for those majoring in Biolo
