Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Biology (BS)

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 I3General Education Group A (Humanities)
 or General Education Group A (Humanities) or 20.101 Composition I
3General Education Group B (Social Sciences)3General Education Group B (Social Sciences)
109.100 Optional University Seminar  
15Total Semester Credits14Total Semester Credits
Cr.Third SemesterCr.Fourth Semester
450.271 Cell Biology450.242 Microbiology
452.231 Organic Chemistry I452.232 Organic Chemistry II
 or 52.116 if 52.101 was required or GenEd Group A if 52.101 was required
353.141 Introduction to Statistics353.123 Essentials Calculus
350.290 Writing in Biology3General Education Communications
 or General Education Communications or 50.290 Writing in Biology
3General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making1General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills
    
17Total Semester Credits15Total Semester Credits
Cr.Fifth SemesterCr.Sixth Semester
3Physiology Requirement3Biology Major Elective
150.479 Physiology Lab1General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills
3General Education Group A (Humanities)452.341 Biochemistry
 or 52.231 if 52.101 was required or 52.232 if 52.101 was required
454.111 Intro. Physics I454.112 Intro Physics II
3General Education Group B (Social Sciences)3General Education Group A (Humanities)
    
14Total Semester Credits15Total Semester Credits
Cr.Seventh SemesterCr.Eighth Semester
350.332 Genetics350.351 Ecology
150.481 Senior Biology Sem3Biology Major Elective
3Biology Major Elective3Biology Major Elective
3General Education Group A (Humanities)3Free Elective
3General Education Group B (Social Sciences)2Free Elective
3Free Elective  
 or 52.341 if 52.101 was required  
16Total Semester Credits14Total 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.