welcome from the undergraduate chair

Professor Eric Weinberg, Undergraduate Chair for the Department of Biology, welcomes all Penn undergraduates and any questions about planning a degree in biology. Our Undergraduate Program in Biology can introduce you to the many ways of understanding the function and diversity of living organisms.

overview

We offer a variety of courses in such areas as genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, development, plant biology, vertebrate physiology, neuroscience, behavior, ecology, and evolution. Read an overview of the Biology major, or browse the links to the left for specific details including:

• courses for freshmen
• requesting transfer credit or credit away
• tips for studying biology

contact information

Dr. Weinberg is on sabbatical for the Spring 2009 semester. Dr. Brenda Casper will be interim Undergraduate Chair in his absence.

If you would like more information about the program, or need assistance as you progress through the program, you can contact the Academic Office or meet with Dr. Casper directly during her office hours:

Brenda Casper	Academic Office
102 Leidy Labs	102 Leidy Labs
Ph: +1 215 898.4198	Ph: +1 215 898.7121
Email: bio-undergraduate@sas.upenn.edu

Undergraduate Chair office hours for Summer 2009:

• By appointment only - please contact the Academic Office for more information.

announcements

We have recently updated our policy regarding credit for high school biology courses and our departmental AP policy - contact the Academic Office if you have additional questions.

The date for the Biology department's AP exams for BIOL 101, 102, and 121 for Fall 2009 will be announced soon. Please check back for more details.

The 2008-2009 Student Advisory Board provides current and prospective biology students with information on the major and advice about courses. Visit the Student Advisory Board site to e-mail current members with your questions and concerns.