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Biology, Microbiology, and Medical Technology Writing Courses

How Do I Fulfill My Upper Division Writing Requirement?

We have two types of upper division writing courses in DBS:  1/3 writing courses and 2/3 writing courses.  To satisfy the Upper Division Writing Expectation for any of our majors, the equivalent of one full writing course must be taken (either three 1/3 courses or one 1/3 course and one 2/3 course).  Please note that some of these courses are required for some majors/options.

Check catalog or Biology Advising Office for prerequisites.

Here is a list of all DBS upper division writing courses and when they are offered:

A = offered Autumn semesters

S = offered Spring semesters

2/3 Writing Courses

BIOC 486 Biochemistry Research Laboratory (S)

BIOL 341 Ecology Lab (A/S)

MICB 404 Microbial Genetics (S)

MICB 411 Immunology Lab (A)

1/3 Writing Courses

 

BIOC 482 Biochemistry II (S)

BIOC 499 Senior Thesis (A/S)

BIOL 304 Ornithology (S)

BIOL 306 Mammalogy (A)

BIOL 316 Plant Form & Function (S)

BIOL 366 Freshwater Ecology (A)

BIOL 403 Vertebrate Design & Evolution (A)

BIOL 406  Insect Behavior & Evolution (S)

BIOL 445 Plant Physiology Lab (S)

BIOL 499 Senior Thesis (A/S)

MICB 410 Immunology (A)

MICB 412 Medical Bacteriology & Mycology (S)

MICB 499 Senior Thesis (A/S)