Suggested Degree Pathway for Biology - Ecology Option

For students who entered fall 2015 to spring 2020.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BIOL.1110Principles of Biology I3
BIOL.1170LExperimental Biology I1
BIOL.1160Freshmen Seminar1
CHEM.1210Chemistry I (SCL)3
CHEM.1230LChemistry I Lab1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I / FYSH (CW)3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)43

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BIOL.1120Principles of Biology II3
BIOL.1180LExperimental Biology II1
CHEM.1220Chemistry II (SCL)3
CHEM.1240LChemistry II Lab1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1380Calculus for Life Sciences I4

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total13
BIOL.2400Evolution, Ecology and Conservation13
CHEM.2210Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM.2290LOrganic Chemistry IB Lab1
MATH.2830Statistics (MATH)13
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)43

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BIOL.2200Principles of Cell Biology13
BIOL.2330LExperimental Methods in Biology12
CHEM.2230Organic Chemistry IIB3
CHEM.2300LOrganic Chemistry IIB Lab1
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective1/23
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)43

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
BIOL.2350Genetics (CTPS), (QL)13
BIOL.2370Problems in Genetics11
BIOL.3150Principles of Ecology3
BIOL.3170LPrinciples of Ecology Lab2
PHYS.1030General Physics I (STEM)3
PHYS.1030LGeneral Physics I Lab1
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)43
Total16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
BIOL.4260Evolutionary Biology3
PHYS.1040General Physics II3
PHYS.1040LGeneral Physics II Lab1
xxxx.3/4xxxEcology Elective53
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective1/23
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)43

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14/15
BIOL.4510Senior Seminar (AIL), (WOC), (IL)12
BIOL.4210LBiochemistry Techniques2
BIOL.4190Biochemistry3
xxxx.3/4xxxEcology Elective w/Lab34-5
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective1/23

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
ENVI.4160Climate Change: Science, Communication, and Solutions3
xxxx.3/4xxxEcology Elective3
xxxx.3/4xxxEcology Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective1/23
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)43
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective2/61

Total Minimum Credits = 120.

1Courses may be taken either in fall or spring term of academic year.

2Any UML course xxxx.1010 and above will fulfill the Free Elective requirement (exception, Math courses must be above the level of Calculus I and Chemistry courses must be above the level of Organic Chemistry II w/Lab). Additionally Biology lecture and laboratory courses (BIOL prefix) may be taken to fulfill the Free Elective requirement. Courses with LIFE prefix cannot be used.

3Ecology Elective w/Lab can be replaced by 2 semesters of Senior Research (BIOL.4110L and BIOL.4120L).

4The Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcomes for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) and Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) are fulfilled outside the Biology major. See the DCA course listing and the SRE course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

5Ecology elective courses selected from the approved list (total of 4 courses, minimum of 1 with corresponding lab). Courses can be taken at the graduate level with permission of the instructor.

6As needed to reach a minimum of 120 credits.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Last updated: 3/12/2020