Biology, Biochemistry track
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 |
| 3 | ||
course OR
| 3-4 | 4 | ||
4 | 4 | |||
4 | 4 | |||
PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes course Health & Wellness | 1 |
|
| |
TOTAL | 15-16 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: Math, Biology, Chemistry, and English courses require a grade of “C” or better. Complete BIOL 1107-BIOL 1108 Sequence. The 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 | |||
4 | 4 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 4 | |||
3 |
|
| ||
TOTAL | 17 | TOTAL | 15 |
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, the student is no longer competitive for Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary and some allied health programs, consult an academic advisor for options.
*course is a pre-req to the following Biology courses:
course, course (+ course), course, course, course (+ course), course (+course)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
4 | 4 | |||
4 | 4 | |||
2 | 4 | |||
4 | course** | 2-3 | ||
2 |
|
| ||
TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 14-15 |
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 |
4 | 1 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
Area E Elective | 3 | 4 | ||
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | Area C Elective | 3 | |
4 | Area E Elective
| 3 | ||
TOTAL | 17 | TOTAL | 14 |
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.