Sample Schedule for B.S. in Biology
For Freshman Enrolling 2002-2003
Total credits required for the major: 44
For questions or academic advising, contact the Undergraduate Coordinator for biology.
| Freshman Year, First Semester (semester 1) | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 213 | 4 |
| CHEM 211 | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | 3 |
| Math | 3-4 |
| TOTAL | 14-15 |
| Freshman Year, Second Semester (semester 2) | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 303 | 4 |
| CHEM 212 | 4 |
| IT 103 | 3 |
| Math | 3-4 |
| TOTAL | 14-15 |
| Sophomore Year, First Semester (semester 3) | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 304 | 4 |
| CHEM 313/315 | 5 |
| COMM 100 | 3 |
| ENGL 201 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Sophomore Year, Second Semester (semester 4) | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 305/306 | 4 |
| CHEM 314/318 or CHEM 300-499* | 3-5 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13-15 |
| Junior Year, First Semester (semester 6) | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 307 or 311 | 4 |
| PHYS 243/244 | 4 |
| ENGL 302 | 3 |
| HIST 100 | 3 |
| PSYCH 100 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
| Junior Year, Second Semester (semester 5) | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 311or 307 | 4 |
| PHYS 245/246 | 4 |
| HIST 120 | 3 |
| Global Understanding | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
| Senior Year, First Semester (semester 7) | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 492 | 1 |
| SYNTH | 3 |
| BIOL Elective | 4 |
| BIOL Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Senior Year, Second Semester (semester 8) | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| BIOL Elective | 3 |
| BIOL Elective | 3 |
| BIOL Elective | 3 |
| BIOL Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 1 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
*GEOL 101-102 (8 CR.) may be substituted for CHEM 300-499.
TOTAL HOURS: 117-121
This is a sample schedule. Students are not expected to hold themselves rigidly to this sample schedule. It should be used as a framework for planning their required undergraduate course work. Students should consult closely with their major advisor to design a schedule that is most appropriate for them.
For questions or academic advising, contact the Undergraduate Coordinator for biology.
Requirements for all undergraduate degrees: Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits, with at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (numbered 300 or higher). Students must have a GPA of at least 2.000 in the course work presented on their degree application, with no more than 12 credits of courses in which a grade of D was earned. Some majors have more restrictive policies concerning the number of credits of D allowed.