Integrative Biology

The Integrative Biology Concentration provides students with a solid preparation in genetics and evolution, structure and function, ecology and behavior, and comparative physiology and molecular biology. After completion of the core 100- and 200-level sequence in IB, students may complete the required advanced coursework by taking a variety of IB and other courses or focus on a limited area of IB. Plans for the student's combination of advanced courses are developed in consultation with an adviser.

All undergraduates in this field are required to have a strong background in the biological and physical sciences. Students who do not begin mathematics, chemistry, and biology in their freshman year generally will be at a disadvantage.

Students pursuing a degree in Integrative Biology will be allowed to earn a second degree in the Specialized Curriculum in Biochemistry. Students pursuing a degree in Integrative Biology will not be allowed to double major in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Minimum Required Courses normally equate to 65-73 hours including 21 hours of 300- and 400-level courses.

General Education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

Minimum Hours Required for Graduation: 120 hours

Integrative Biology Distinction: To be eligible for distinction a student must graduate with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 and submit a report of an independent student project (IB 490) one month prior to graduation for approval by the Integrative Biology Distinction Committee.

Hours	Requirements
4-5	MATH 220–Calculus or MATH 221–Calculus I
3	Statistics (an approved introductory statistics course)
8-10	Select one group of courses:
	CHEM 102–General Chemistry I and
	CHEM 103–General Chemistry Lab I, and
	CHEM 104–General Chemistry II and
	CHEM 105–General Chemistry Lab II
	or
	CHEM 202–Accelerated Chemistry I, and
	CHEM 203–Accelerated Chemistry Lab I, and
	CHEM 204–Accelerated Chemistry II, and
	CHEM 205–Accelerated Chemistry Lab II
5-6	Select one group of courses:
	CHEM 232–Elementary Organic Chemistry I, and
	CHEM 233–Elementary Organic Chem Lab I
	or
	CHEM 236–Fundamental Organic Chem I, and
	CHEM 237–Structure and Synthesis
10-12	Select one group of courses:
	PHYS 101–College Physics, Mech & Heat, and
	PHYS 102– College Physics, E&M & Modern
	or
	PHYS 211– Univ Physics, Mechanics, and
	PHYS 212– Univ Physics, Elec & Mag, and
	PHYS 213– Univ Physics, Thermal Physics, and
	PHYS 214–Univ Physics, Quantum Phys
4	IB 150–Organismal & Evolutionary Biol
4	MCB 150–Molec & Cellular Basis of Life
4	IB 201–Genetics and Evolution
4	IB 202–Structure and Function1
4	IB 203–Ecology
14-18	At least four additional courses at the 200- to 400-level are required, including one course with a laboratory and/or field component. At least one course in each of two of the following three areas must be taken:
	Area I: Organismal and Evolutionary Biology
	Area II: Behavior, Ecology, and the Environment
	Area III: Integrative Anatomy, Physiology, and Molecular Biology
	The third course must be chosen from either the area courses or the approved list of IB courses. The fourth course may be chosen from either the area courses, the approved list of IB courses, or the MCB core courses (lectures only).

Strongly Recommended: Students are encouraged to gain research experience (IB 390; IB 490). Student may count toward graduation no more than a combined maximum of 10 hours of IB 390 and IB 490 credit.
Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign languages must be satisfied.

No more than 11 hours of 100-level IB and MCB courses may count towards graduation (including IB 150 and MCB 150).

Integrative Biology Honors Concentration

Integrative Biology Honors is designed for superior students wishing to pursue an intensive program in integrative biology and, concurrently, to gain a strong background in the physical sciences and mathematics. Admission is by interview in spring of the freshman year prior to registration for fall. An overall 3.0 GPA is required to apply for admission. Integrative Biology Honors provides preparation suitable for graduate and professional training in biology.

E-mail: ibhonors@life.uiuc.edu

Degree title: Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required courses normally equate to 83-85 hours including 25 hours of 300- and 400-level courses.

Students earning the Integrative Biology Honors Concentration will automatically complete the Chemistry minor.

Students pursuing a degree in Integrative Biology Honors will be allowed to earn a second degree in the Specialized Curriculum in Biochemistry. Students pursuing a degree in Integrative Biology Honors will not be allowed to double major in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: In addition to the above requirements, candidates for distinction must:
1. Consult with an IB Honors adviser no later than the beginning of their junior year to discuss their proposed research plan.
2. Present an acceptable written report on the research to the Integrative Biology Distinction Committee about a month prior to graduation. The research must have been an in-depth experience and produced substantial results to be considered eligible for distinction. Additional details on requirements, procedures, and deadlines are available at www.life.uiuc.edu/sib.

Hours	Requirements
4	IB 150–Organismal and Evolutionary Biol
4	MCB 150–Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life
5	IB 270–Evolution of Molecules and Cells
5	IB 271–Organismal Biology
5	IB 372–Ecology and Evolution2
11-12	MATH 220–Calculus, or MATH 221–Calculus I, and MATH 231–Calculus II, and MATH 241–Calculus III
14-16	Select one group of courses:
	CHEM 202–Accelerated Chemistry I and CHEM 203 – Accelerated Chemistry Lab I, and CHEM 204 – Accelerated Chemistry II, and CHEM 205 – Accelerated Chemistry Lab II, and CHEM 236 – Fundamental Organic Chem I, and CHEM 237 – Structure and Synthesis Or CHEM 1023 – General Chemistry I, CHEM 103 – General Chemistry Lab I, and CHEM 104 – General Chemistry II CHEM 105 – General Chemistry Lab II, and CHEM 236 – Fundamental Organic Chem I, and CHEM 237 – Structure and Synthesis<
3	MCB 450–Introductory Biochemsitry, and
4	BIOC 455–Technqs Biochem & Biotech
4	PHYS 211–Univ Physics, Mechanics
4	PHYS 212–Univ Physics, Elec & Mag
3	An approved 300- or 400- level course in statistics4
6	IB 490–Independent Research (2 semesters)
10	300- or 400- level courses in the biological sciences

Twelve hours 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

No more than 8 hours of credit in 100-level courses in SIB or SMCB may be counted toward graduation.

Students may count toward graduation no more than a combined maximum of 10 hours of IB 390 and IB 490 credit offered for independent study.

Substitutions or other changes in the requirements given above may be made only by petition to and approval of the director of the Integrative Biology Honors Concentration.

1. Students must consult with their Integrative Biology honors adviser at least once each semester.

2. Continuation in the Integrative Biology Honors Concentration requires a grade of B or better in each of IB 270, 271, and 372 and a 3.0 GPA.

3. The former sequence is recommended, and preference will be given on admission to students following it. Introductory chemistry should be completed prior to enrolling in IB 270.

4. MATH 461/STAT 451 or STAT 400 are recommended, as is additional training in statistics. Suitable courses for those taking more than one course are CPSC 440 and MATH 464/STAT 410.