Biology, Pre-Professional track, BS
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 |
| 3 | ||
MATH 1112 - Trigonometry OR MATH 1113 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics* | 3/4 | 4 | ||
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I/ CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 | CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II/ CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 | |
BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I/ BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 | BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II/ BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 | |
PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness | 1 | 2 | ||
TOTAL | 15/16 | TOTAL | 17 |
Milestones: Math, Biology, Chemistry, and English courses require a grade of “C” or better. Complete BIOL 1107-BIOL 1108 Sequence. First-year overall GPA should be ≥2.0.
*Students with high enough SAT/ACT scores or credit for MATH 1111 and MATH 1112 can begin with MATH 2053. Consult the catalog for SAT/ACT score requirements for math placement .
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
CHEM 2040 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I/ CHEM 2040L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 | CHEM 2041 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry II/ CHEM 2041L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 | |
4 | 4 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 4 | |||
3 |
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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.
*BIOL 2080K is a prereq to the following Biology courses: BIOL 3060K, BIOL 3070K (+ PSYC 1101), BIOL 3090K, BIOL 3850K, BIOL 4250K (+ BIOL 3100), BIOL 4300K (+ BIOL 3500K)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
BIOL 3100 - Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology* | 3 | 4 | ||
PHYS xx1x - Physics I | 4 | PHYS xx1x - Physics II | 4 | |
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | Area E Elective
| 3 | |
4 | 4 | |||
2 | BIOL 4601 - Biological Research (optional) | 2 | ||
TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 15/17 |
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.
*BIOL 3100 is a prereq to BIOL 3500K. BIOL 3500K is a prereq to BIOL 4100K and BIOL 4400K.
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
4 | Biology Elective
| 3-4 | ||
Biology Elective | 3-4 | Area C Elective | 3 | |
4 | Biology Elective
| 3-4 | ||
Area E Elective | 3 | 1 | ||
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HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | |
TOTAL | 14-15 | TOTAL | 13-15 |
Milestones: Biology requires “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum to remain competitive for professional/graduate schools. Submit applications to professional/graduate schools October - December. Present capstone research in spring.