In your first two years, you?ll take the six core biology courses. These classes include labs in addition to lectures so that as you learn the fundamental concepts of the biological sciences, you?ll also get some hands-on field experiences.?All majors are expected to complete the biology core courses during their first two years. These courses present the fundamental concepts of the biological sciences through lectures, discussions, field experiences, and investigative?laboratories. Upon completing the biology core courses, students are prepared to enroll in biology elective courses.