Suggested Course Sequence
The biology department recommends that students pursuing the BS in Biology complete their required classes in the following sequence. Requirements include courses in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Mathematics (MATH) and Physics (PHYS).
| First Semester | Credit Hrs | Second Semester | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101, 111 CHEM 101* CHEM 111* MATH 131* |
4 3 1 3 |
BIOL 102, 112 CHEM 102* CHEM 112* MATH 132* |
4 3 1 3 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hrs | Fourth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 BIOL 252 or 266 or 283 CHEM 223* CHEM 225* |
3 1 3 1 |
BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 CHEM 224* CHEM 226* |
3 3 1 |
| Fifth Semester | Credit Hrs | Sixth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 PHYS 111* PHYS 131* |
3 3 1 |
BIOL Elective PHYS 112* PHYS 132* |
4 3 1 |
| Seventh Semester | Credit Hrs | Eighth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Elective BIOL Elective |
4 3 |
BIOL Elective BIOL Elective |
4 4 |
* May be replaced by a more difficult course.
The biology department recommends that students pursuing the BS in Biology complete their required classes in the following sequence. Requirements include courses in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Mathematics (MATH) and Physics (PHYS).
| First Semester | Credit Hrs | Second Semester | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101, 111 CHEM 101* CHEM 111* MATH 131* |
4 3 1 3 |
BIOL 102, 112 CHEM 102* CHEM 112* MATH 132* |
4 3 1 3 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hrs | Fourth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 BIOL 252 or 266 or 283 CHEM 223* CHEM 225* |
3 1 3 1 |
BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 CHEM 224* CHEM 226* |
3 3 1 |
| Fifth Semester | Credit Hrs | Sixth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 or 265 or 282 PHYS 111* PHYS 131* |
3 3 1 |
BIOL Elective PHYS 112* PHYS 132* |
4 3 1 |
| Seventh Semester | Credit Hrs | Eighth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Elective BIOL Elective |
4 3 |
BIOL Elective BIOL Elective |
4 4 |
* May be replaced by a more difficult course.