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 Semester | Cr. | Second Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 50.114 Concepts Biology I | 4 | 50.115 Concepts Biology II |
| 4 | 52.115 Chemistry for Sciences I | 4 | 52.116 Chemistry for Sciences II |
| or 52.101 Intro Chemistry (based on testing) | or 52.115 if 52.101 was required | ||
| 3 | 20.101 Composition I | 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) |
| or General Education Group A (Humanities) | or 20.101 Composition I | ||
| 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | 53.141 Introduction to Statistics |
| 1 | 09.100 Optional University Seminar | ||
| 15 | Total Semester Credits | 14 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Third Semester | Cr. | Fourth Semester |
| 4 | 50.242 Microbiology | 4 | 50.271 Cell Biology |
| 3 | 50.290 Writing in Biology | 3 | General Education Communications |
| or General Education Communications | or 50.290 Writing in Biology | ||
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 4 | 52.230 Fund Organic Chemistry |
| or 52.116 if 52.101 was required | 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | |
| 3 | 53.123 Essentials Calculus | 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills |
| 3 | General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making | ||
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Fifth Semester | Cr. | Sixth Semester |
| 4 | 54.111 Intro. Physics I | 4 | 54.112 Intro Physics II |
| 3 | 50.343 Immunology | 3 | 50.342 Medical Microbiology |
| 3 | 50.478 Microbial Physiology | 4 | 52.341 Biochemistry |
| 1 | 50.479 Physiology Lab | 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) |
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) |
| 14 | Total Semester Credits | 17 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Seventh Semester | Cr. | Eighth Semester |
| 3 | 50.332 Genetics | 3 | 50.351 Ecology |
| 1 | 50.481 Senior Biology Sem | 3 | Microbiology-related Elective |
| 3 | Microbiology-related Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Microbiology-related Elective | or GenEd Group A if 52.101 was required | |
| 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | Microbiology-related Elective |
| 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills | 3 | Free Elective |
| 14 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total 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.