Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Biology (BA)

The following course sequence sheet is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as formal academic advisement. Course selections and sequence may vary depending on course availability and counsel from your academic adviser. You should consult an academic adviser before developing an actual academic plan.

More information: see degree requirements.

Cr.First SemesterCr.Second Semester
450.114 Concepts Biology I450.115 Concepts Biology II
452.115 Chemistry for Sciences I452.116 Chemistry for Sciences II
 or 52.101 Intro Chemistry (based on testing) or 52.115 if 52.101 was required
320.101 Composition I3Foreign Language Course
 or Foreign Language Course or 20.101 Composition I
3General Education Group B (Social Sciences)3General Education Group A (Humanities)
109.100 Optional University Seminar  
15Total Semester Credits14Total Semester Credits
Cr.Third SemesterCr.Fourth Semester
450.242 Microbiology450.271 Cell Biology
353.141 Introduction to Statistics450.230 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
350.290 Writing in Biology3General Education Group A (Humanities)
 or General Education Group A (Humanities) or 50.290 Writing in Biology
3Free Elective3General Education Group B (Social Sciences)
 or 52.116 if 52.101 was required1General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills
3General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making  
16Total Semester Credits15Total Semester Credits
Cr.Fifth SemesterCr.Sixth Semester
350.351 Ecology150.479 Physiology Lab
3Biology/Science Elective3Physiology Elective
3General Education Group A (Humanities)3Biology/Science Elective
3General Education Group B (Social Sciences)3General Education Group B (Social Sciences)
3General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math)3General Education Group A (Humanities)
  1General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills
15Total Semester Credits14Total Semester Credits
Cr.Seventh SemesterCr.Eighth Semester
350.332 Genetics3Biology/Science Elective
150.481 Senior Biology Sem (Suggested Elective)3Free Elective
3Biology/Science Elective3Free Elective
3Free Elective3Free Elective
3Free Elective3Free Elective
3Free Elective  
16Total Semester Credits15Total Semester Credits
 TOTAL CREDITS:120 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

A placement test is required for 52.115; 52.101 may be required as a prerequisite.

Students may count 1 Communications, Quantitative or Values course under appropriate Gen Ed area (A, B, or C).

Students choosing this option must then take an extra Free elective to reach 120 credits.