Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make an appointment to see my advisor?

At this time, all appoinments to see the Biology Advisor are scheduled in person or by phone. You can drop in to the Biology Advising Office (135 Building 44) during business hours (M-F 8:30A - 4:30P, when the University is in session) and sign up for an appontment, or call 801-581-6244 and we'd be happy to help you.

Simple questions can often be answered by e-mail...

The advising schedule for the current semester is available here... The appointment calendar is available Wed for the following week.

How do I declare BIOLOGY as a major?

You can declare a Biology major (BA/BS/Teaching) by coming in to the Biology Advising Office during business hours (M-F 8:30A - 4:30P, when the University is in session). Please bring a photo ID (Uof U ID card or drivers license).

Do I have to declare an "emphasis" to be a Biology major?

No, emphases are not required.

Is there a general Biology minor?

No. At this time, Biology offers minors in Integrative Human Biology (IHB; jointly with Anthropology; the IHB minor IS available to Biology majors) and Biology Teaching (in revision Feb 2012).

Can I get credit for independent research? Can independent research count as a Biology lab?

“Yes!” If you are participating in biologically-oriented research in a lab at the University of Utah (and with approval, at the VA or other research facilities), you can enroll in Biol 4955: Individual research, which counts as both an upper division biology course AND a biology lab towards your Biology degree (Biol 4955 Individual research can be counted once, for a max of 3 credits and 2 lab units).

 

Useful Links for Biology Majors

Worksheets and requirements for biology majors/emphases/minors

Biology honors requirements and application

Lists of approved biology courses and labs

Other misc forms

Misc links