Jan 30, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Biology: Cellular/Molecular BA, BS - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (16-19 credits)

*For the MATH/STAT course, take MATH 1210 , STAT 2000 or STAT 3000 ; or a prerequisite for these courses (e.g., MATH 1050 , MATH 1060 , etc.). Contact advisor for details.

A grade of C- or better is required in BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 .
BIOL 1610 - Biology I 3 credit(s) and
BIOL 1615 - Biology I Laboratory 1 credit(s)
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
MATH/STAT course* - 3-4 credits
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s) or
Other University Studies courses - 3-5 credits
BIOL 1050 - Biology Professions 1 credit(s) or
BIOL 1060 - Prehealth Professions 1 credit(s)

Spring Semester (15-17 credits)

*For the MATH/STAT course, take MATH 1210 , STAT 2000 or STAT 3000 ; or a prerequisite for these courses (e.g., MATH 1050 , MATH 1060 , etc.). Contact advisor for details.

A grade of C- or better is required in BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 .
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 3 credit(s) and
BIOL 1625 - Biology II Laboratory 1 credit(s)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 credit(s)
MATH/STAT course* - 3-4 credits
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s) or
Other University Studies courses - 3-4 credits

Year 2

Fall Semester (15-18 credits)

BIOL 3020 - Evolutionary Biology 3 credit(s)
CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
University Studies or Elective courses - 3-6 credits
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4 credit(s) or
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (15-17 credits)

CS 1400 - Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 is not required but is recommended for students who lack programming skills.

BIOL 3050 - Organismal Biology with Physiology 3 credit(s)
CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II 4 credit(s)
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit(s)
STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 4 credit(s) or
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s)
University Studies or Elective courses - 3-6 credits

Year 3

Fall Semester (16-18 credits)

*May take BIOL 3055 - Organismal Biology with Physiology Laboratory (CI) . Only offered in Spring semester.

CHEM 5700 - General Biochemistry I 3 credit(s)
CHEM 5715 - General Biochemistry Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
BIOL 2220 - General Ecology 3 credit(s)
BIOL 3060 - Principles of Genetics (QI) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 3065 - Genetics Laboratory (CI) 2 credit(s) or *
BIOL 3085 - Ecology Laboratory (CI) 2 credit(s) *
PHYS 2110 - General Physics - Life Sciences I 4 credit(s)
BIOL 5800 - Undergraduate Research 1-3 credit(s) (A minimum of 2 credits required)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

CHEM 5710 - General Biochemistry II 3 credit(s)
CHEM 5720 - General Biochemistry Laboratory II (CI) 2 credit(s)
BIOL 3090 - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology 3 credit(s)
BIOL 3095 - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Laboratory (CI) 2 credit(s)
PHYS 2120 - General Physics - Life Sciences II (BPS) 4 credit(s)

Year 4

Fall Semester (17-22 credits)

Biology Elective course - 3-4 credits
Molecular/Cell/Biotechnology courses - 3-6 credits
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course - 2-3 credits
University Studies or Elective course - 6 credits
BIOL 3070 - Computational Approaches to Biology 3 credit(s) or
BIOL 3150 - Quantitative Modeling of Life 3 credit(s) or
BIOL 4770 - Introduction to Dynamic Biological Systems 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (11-19 credits)

Biology Elective course - 3-4 credits
Molecular/Cell/Biotechnology courses - 3-6 credits
Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course - 2-3 credits
University Studies or Biology Elective or Elective course - 3-6 credits