Biology, Biological Sciences track, BS
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 |
| 3 | ||
course OR course * | 3-4 | 4 | ||
4 | 4 | |||
4 | 4 | |||
|
| 2 | ||
TOTAL | 14-15 | TOTAL | 17 |
Milestones: Math, Biology, Chemistry, and English courses require a grade of “C” or better. Complete BIOL 1107-BIOL 1108 Sequence. First-year overall GPA should be ≥2.0.
*Students with high enough SAT/ACT scores or credit for course and course can begin with course. Consult the catalog for SAT/ACT score requirements for math placement.
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
4 | 4 | |||
course * | 4 | 4 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 4 | |||
3 | PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness | 1 | ||
TOTAL | 17 | TOTAL | 16 |
Milestones: Biology and Chemistry courses require a grade of “C” or better. GPA ≥2.5, if less, consult an academic advisor for other major options. If GPA is less than 2.75, a student is no longer competitive for Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary and some allied health programs, consult an academic advisor for options.
*course is a prereq to the following Biology courses: course, course (+ course), course, course, course (+ course), course (+ course)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
course * | 3 | 4 | ||
Biology elective
| 3-4 | OR Biology elective | 2-4 | |
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | Social Sciences/Area E Elective | 3 | |
4 | course * | 4 | ||
2 |
|
| ||
TOTAL | 15-16 | TOTAL | 13 - 15 |
Milestones: Biology, Science, and Math courses require a grade of “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum. Schedule and take GRE, MCAT, etc. Look into graduate or professional programs and work with an advisor to develop a timeline. Explore capstone research options and find a mentor.
*course is a prereq to course. course is a prereq to course and course
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
course OR | 4 | Biology elective
| 3-4 | |
Biology elective
| 3-4 | Humanities/Area C Elective | 3 | |
4 | Biology elective
| 3-4 | ||
Social Sciences/Area E Elective
| 3-4 | 1 | ||
|
| HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | |
TOTAL | 14-16 | TOTAL | 13-15 |
Milestones: Biology requires “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum to remain competitive for professional/graduate schools. Submit applications to professional/graduate schools in November/December. Present capstone research in spring.