This is a sample schedule of how one could arrange a well-balanced curriculum for a major in Biological Sciences. We recommend students enroll in no more than 6 - 8 credits of science/math each term. Also, make sure to balance all labs across several terms.
Please note: The following schedule is only a suggestion for completing a major in Biological Sciences. There are many other ways to organize the courses. You should work with one of our Biological Sciences Advisors to create a plan suitable for you and your specific educational plans.
Year One
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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| Course | Credits | Course | Credits | |
| BIOSC 0150 CHEM 0110 WorkCmp GenEd Elective |
3 4 3 3 1 |
*BIOSC 005X BIOSC 0160 CHEM 0120 SemComp GenEd Elective |
1 3 4 3 3 1 |
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| Total |
14 |
Total |
15 |
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*BIOSC 0050 or 0058 |
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Year Two
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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| Course | Credits | Course | Credits | |
| *BIOSC 006X MATH 0220 CHEM 0310 GenEd GenEd Elective |
1 4 3 3 3 1 |
STAT 1000 CHEM 0320 CHEM 0345 GenEd Elective Elective |
4 3 2 3 3 2 |
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| Total |
15 |
Total |
17 |
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*BIOSC 0067 or 0068 |
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Year Three
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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| Course | Credits | Course | Credits | |
| BIOSC Elect. BIOSC 0350 PHYS 0110 / 0174 GenEd Elective |
3 3 3 / 4 3 3 |
BIOSC 1000 *PHYS 0212 / 0219 PHYS 0111 / 0175 GenEd GenEd Elective |
3 2 3 / 4 3 3 1 |
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| Total |
15 - 16 |
Total |
13 - 16 |
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*Not required for major. Only if applying to medical, dental, physical therapy, optometry, or (some) veterinary schools. |
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Year Four
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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| Course | Credits | Course | Credits | |
| BIOSC Elect. BIOSC Elect. BIOSC Lab GenEd Elective Elective |
3 3 1 3 3 3 |
BIOSC 0370 or 1130 BIOSC Elect. BIOSC 1010 (Writ) BIOSC Lab GenEd Elective |
3 3 2 1 3 3 |
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| Total |
16 |
Total |
15 |
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