{"id":1215,"date":"2017-12-11T16:47:23","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T16:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biology-dev.mit.edu\/?page_id=1215"},"modified":"2024-08-21T11:33:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T15:33:08","slug":"major-minor-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/undergraduate\/major-minor-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Biology Major and Minor Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11099 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Course_Requirements_3-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Students working in lab\" width=\"1010\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Course_Requirements_3-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Course_Requirements_3-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Course_Requirements_3-311x187.jpg 311w, https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Course_Requirements_3-476x286.jpg 476w, https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Course_Requirements_3-420x252.jpg 420w, https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Course_Requirements_3.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At MIT, we refer to \u201cmajors\u201d as netbet online sports betting\u201ccourses\u201d and each course has an assigned number. Biology courses include 7, 5-7, and 6-7. We also offer a Biology Minor.<\/p>\n<p>The flexibility of Course 7 allows for many possibilities to complete course requirements and explore subjects in other departments. Your advisor and your peers can be a great resource when considering your own course roadmap.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Course-Guides-2024-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Undergraduate Course Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Course 7<\/h2>\n<p>Designed to prepare students for a research career in the biological sciences.<br \/>\n<a class=\"arrow-anchor-link\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.mit.edu\/degree-charts\/biology-course-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Course Catalog Bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Course-7-Degree-Chart-2024-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Course Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Course 5-7<\/h2>\n<p>Designed for students interested in the intersection of chemistry and biology, encompassing both <a href=\"https:\/\/chemistry.mit.edu\/academic-programs\/undergraduate-programs\/chemistry-biology-major\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">biochemistry and chemical biology<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a class=\"arrow-anchor-link\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.mit.edu\/degree-charts\/chemistry-biology-course-5-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Course Catalog Bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Chemistry-and-Biology-Course-5-7-_-MIT-Course-Catalog.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Course Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Course 6-7<\/h2>\n<p>Designed for students interested in the emerging field of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eecs.mit.edu\/academics-admissions\/undergraduate-programs\/6-7-computer-science-and-molecular-biology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">computational biology<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a class=\"arrow-anchor-link\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.mit.edu\/degree-charts\/computer-science-molecular-biology-course-6-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Course Catalog Bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Computer-Science-and-Molecular-Biology-Course-6-7-_-MIT-Course-Catalog.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Course Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Biology Minor<\/h2>\n<p>Provides a depth of understanding and expertise in Biology as a complement to your chosen major.<br \/>\n<a class=\"arrow-anchor-link\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.mit.edu\/schools\/science\/biology\/#biology-minor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Course Catalog Bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Minor-Biology-2024-2025.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Minor Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can declare a minor after your first year. To apply, contact <a href=\"mailto:stonej@mit.edu\">Joshua Stone<\/a>\u00a0in the Biology Education Office (68-120).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/web.mit.edu\/registrar\/reg\/majors-minors\/minor_guidelines.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Minor forms<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.mit.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-12\/minor_application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minor Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.mit.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-02\/minor_completion_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minor Completion Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Communications requirement<\/h2>\n<p>All Biology majors must complete two Communication Intensive in the Major (CI-M) courses, generally by their junior or senior year. CI-M courses teach the specific forms of written, oral, and\/or visual communication appropriate to Biology&#8217;s professional and academic culture. <a href=\"http:\/\/web.mit.edu\/commreq\/cim\/course7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about the CI-M requirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Advising<\/h2>\n<p>All students in the Biology department are assigned a faculty advisor. You are required to meet with your advisor at least twice a semester during mid-term and registration periods and may schedule additional meetings as needed.<\/p>\n<p>Your advisor can assist with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Course selection and online approvals<\/li>\n<li>Online add\/drop approvals<\/li>\n<li>Academic progress<\/li>\n<li>Career advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To aid in advisor selection, complete the <a href=\"\/undergraduate\/course-requirements\/advisor-preference-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advisor Preference Survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-1\" class=\"accordion no-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t1\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\tIs it possible to do a double major with Biology?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c1\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\tAbsolutely! Course 7 is designed with a lot of flexibility to allow you to double major. Biological Engineering and Chemical Engineering share many requirements with Biology, which makes a double degree\/major with these courses quite feasible. There are many other possibilities ranging from science to art and architecture.\u00a0 For more information, please reach out to us at <a class=\"\" title=\"mailto:undergradbio@mit.edu\" href=\"mailto:undergradbio@mit.edu\">undergradbio@mit.edu.<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t2\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\tHow do Biology and Biological Engineering differ?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c2\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\tThe Biology curriculum builds a broad understanding of biological principles, focusing on current approaches and issues. In Biological Engineering and related subjects, emphasis is placed on aspects of biological processes relevant to engineering.\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t3\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\tIs Biology a good fit if I\u2019m interested in premed?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c3\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\tYes! The Biology Department is committed to educating premeds in aspects of Biology relevant to the molecular basis of disease. Your training will include formulating and testing hypotheses, a skill at the heart of diagnosis. We suggest that all premeds major, double degree\/major, or minor in Biology.\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At MIT, we refer to \u201cmajors\u201d as netbet online sports betting\u201ccourses\u201d and each course has an assigned number. Biology courses include 7, 5-7, and 6-7. We also offer a Biology Minor. The flexibility of Course 7 allows for many possibilities to complete course requirements and explore subjects in other departments. 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