1. Biology and Biotechnology.
   1. Foundations of Biology. One (1) course:
      • BIOL-E 112 Basic Biology by Examination II i
      • BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms i
   2. Molecular Biology. One (1) course:
      • BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology i
      • BIOL-S 211 Molecular Biology, Honors i
   3. Seminar in Biotechnology. One (1) course:
      • BIOT-T 301 Seminar in Biotechnology i
   4. Biotechnology Lecture. One (1) course:
      • BIOT-T 310 Biotechnology Lecture i
   5. Societal Issues in Biotechnology. One (1) course:
      • BIOT-T 312 Societal Issues in Biotechnology i
   6. Biotechnology Laboratory. One (1) course:
      • BIOT-T 315 Biotechnology Laboratory i
      • BIOT-X 150 ASURE Biotechnology Research Lab 1 i
      • BIOL-X 150 ASURE Biology Research Lab 1 (Approved topics: "GENOME ENGINEERING" (TPC 1); "PHAGE HUNTERS" (TPC 5)) i
      • PSY-X 150 ASURE Psychological and Brain Sciences Research (Approved topics: "CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH LAB" (TPC 3)) i
   7. Biotechnology Writing and Communication. One (1) course:
      • BIOT-T 322 Biotechnology Writing and Communication i
   8. Theory and Applications of Biotechnology. One (1) course:
      • BIOT-T 415 Theory and Applications of Biotechnology Laboratory I i
      • BIOT-T 425 Laboratory in Macromolecular Production, Purification, and Characterization i
      • Both of the following:
        • BUS-X 418 Life Science Global Events and Trends i
        • BUS-X 419 Life Science Industry From Research to Patient i
   9. Structure, Function, and Regulation of Biomolecules. One (1) course:
      • BIOT-T 440 Structure, Function, and Regulation of Biomolecules i
2. Electives. Five (5) courses:
   • BIOT-T 412 Product Development, Regulation, and Commercialization in Biotechnology i
   • BIOT-T 415 Theory and Applications of Biotechnology Laboratory I i
   • BIOT-T 425 Laboratory in Macromolecular Production, Purification, and Characterization i
   • BIOT-X 325 ASURE Biotechnology Research Lab 2 i
   • BIOT-X 499 Biotechnology Research Capstone i
   • BIOL-L 311 Genetics i
   • BIOL-L 312 Cell Biology i
   • BIOL-L 313 Cell Biology Laboratory i
   • BIOL-L 319 Genetics Laboratory i
   • BIOL-L 321 Human Immunology i
   • BIOL-L 323 Molecular Biology Laboratory i
   • BIOL-L 324 Human Molecular Biology Laboratory i
   • BIOL-L 331 Introduction to Human Genetics i
   • BIOL-L 388 Digital Biology: A Survey of Topics in Bioinformatics and Genomics i
   • BIOL-L 411 Advanced Gene Regulation: Transcription, Epigenetics, and Human Disease i
   • BIOL-L 417
   • BIOL-M 250 Microbiology i
   • BIOL-M 250 Microbiology i
   • BIOL-M 315 Microbiology Laboratory i
   • BIOL-M 350 Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry i
   • BIOL-M 360 Microbial Physiology Laboratory i
   • BIOL-M 430 Virology Lecture i
   • BIOL-M 435 Viral Tissue Culture Laboratory i
   • BIOL-M 440 Medical Microbiology: Lecture i
   • BIOL-M 445 Medical Microbiology: Laboratory i
   • BIOL-M 460 Microbial Evolution i
   • BIOL-M 465 Environmental Microbiology Laboratory i
   • BIOL-M 480 Microbial and Molecular Genetics i
   • BIOL-M 485 Microbial and Molecular Genetics Laboratory i
   • BIOL-P 451 Integrative Human Physiology i
   • BIOL-X 325 ASURE Biology Research Lab 2 (Approved topics: "GENOME ENGINEERING" (TPC 1); "PHAGE HUNTERS (LAB II)" (TPC 5)) i
   • BIOL-Z 466 Endocrinology i
   • BIOL-Z 469 Endocrinology Laboratory i
   • CHEM-A 314 Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis i
   • CHEM-A 316 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory i
   • CHEM-B 486 Gene Expression and Physiology i
   • CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory i
   • CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry of Molecules i
   • CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry i
   • CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism i
   • CHEM-J 343 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Majors i
   • CHEM-N 331 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry i
   • CHEM-X 325 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab II i
   • ANAT-A 464 Human Tissue Biology i
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3. Addenda Requirements*.
   1. Mathematics. One of the following options:
      • Calculus I. One (1) course:
        • MATH-M 211 Calculus I i
        • MATH-S 211
      • Brief Survey of Calculus. Two (2) courses:
        • MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I i
        • MATH-M 120 Brief Survey of Calculus II i
   2. Chemistry.
      1. Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I. One (1) course:
         • CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I i
         • CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors i
         • CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors i
      2. Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory. One (1) course:
         • CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory i
         • CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors i
         • CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I i
      3. Organic Chemistry I. One (1) course:
         • CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures i
         • CHEM-H 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures, Honors i
         • CHEM-J 341 Principles of Organic Chemistry I i
      4. Organic Chemistry II. One (1) course:
         • CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures i
         • CHEM-H 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures, Honors i
         • CHEM-J 342 Principles of Organic Chemistry II i
   3. Statistics. One (1) course:
      • LAMP-L 316 Junior Seminar: Analytical Problem Solving i
      • PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques i
      • STAT-S 300 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods i
      • STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences i
      • SPEA-K 300 Statistical Techniques i
   4. Physics.
      1. Physics I. One (1) course:
         • PHYS-P 201 General Physics I i
         • PHYS-P 221 Physics I i
         • PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I i
      2. Physics II. One (1) course:
         • PHYS-P 202 General Physics II i
         • PHYS-P 222 Physics II i
         • PHYS-H 222 Honors Physics II i
4. Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
   1. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
   2. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
   3. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
   4. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
   5. Exceptions to major requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Bachelor of Science degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:

1. College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
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2. Upper Division Courses. At least 36 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
3. College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
4. College GPA. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required for all courses taken at Indiana University.
5. CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
   1. CASE Foundations
      1. English Composition: 1 course
      2. Mathematical Modeling: 1 course
   2. CASE Breadth of Inquiry
      1. Arts and Humanities: 2 courses
      2. Natural and Mathematical Sciences: 4 courses
      3. Social and Historical Studies: 2 courses
   3. CASE Culture Studies
      1. Diversity in the United States: Not required
      2. Global Civilizations and Cultures: Not required
   4. CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
   5. CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the first semester of the second year of college-level coursework
   6. CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
   7. CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
6. Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.

Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.