Biological Sciences, B.S. Suggested 4-year Plan

This is a suggested 4-year plan to complete the degree program and is not meant to replace regular academic advising.

This plan is flexible, and can be changed to accommodate Study Abroad, a second major and/or minor, or AP/IB credits. Students should work with a program advisor to develop a plan for the major that meets their specific needs.
General education requirements must be completed in addition to degree program requirements.
Minimum of 120 credits required to graduate, 42 must be upper-division.

Year 1

fall semester (10-12 credits)
PHYS 107 - General Physics for the Life Sciences I, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
area of study elective 3-4 credits
area of study elective 3-4 credits
spring semester (7-11 credits)
PHYS 108 - General Physics for the Life Sciences II, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
area of study elective 3-4 credits

fall semester (6-8 credits)
area of study elective 3-4 credits *
area of study elective 3-4 credits
spring semester (6-7 credits)
BIOL 494 - Senior Research: Data Analysis and Presentation 3 credits or area of study elective 3-4 credits
BIOL 498 - Capstone Course for Biological Sciences Majors 3 credits
*Area of study requirements must total a minimum of 24 credits, of which 16 credits must be lab based. To complete the remaining 8 credits, students may take 2 or 3 courses, depending on the credits of the courses taken.