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 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) |
| 1 | 09.100 Optional University Seminar | ||
| 15 | Total Semester Credits | 14 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Third Semester | Cr. | Fourth Semester |
| 4 | 50.271 Cell Biology | 4 | 50.242 Microbiology |
| 4 | 52.231 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | 52.232 Organic Chemistry II |
| or 52.116 if 52.101 was required | or GenEd Group A if 52.101 was required | ||
| 3 | 53.141 Introduction to Statistics | 3 | 53.123 Essentials Calculus |
| 3 | 50.290 Writing in Biology | 3 | General Education Communications |
| or General Education Communications | or 50.290 Writing in Biology | ||
| 3 | General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making | 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills |
| 17 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Fifth Semester | Cr. | Sixth Semester |
| 3 | Physiology Requirement | 3 | Biology Major Elective |
| 1 | 50.479 Physiology Lab | 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills |
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 4 | 52.341 Biochemistry |
| or 52.231 if 52.101 was required | or 52.232 if 52.101 was required | ||
| 4 | 54.111 Intro. Physics I | 4 | 54.112 Intro Physics II |
| 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) |
| 14 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Seventh Semester | Cr. | Eighth Semester |
| 3 | 50.332 Genetics | 3 | 50.351 Ecology |
| 1 | 50.481 Senior Biology Sem | 3 | Biology Major Elective |
| 3 | Biology Major Elective | 3 | Biology Major Elective |
| 3 | General Education Group A (Humanities) | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | General Education Group B (Social Sciences) | 2 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | ||
| or 52.341 if 52.101 was required | |||
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 14 | 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.