Biology Major Curriculum: Four Years
The following is a sample four-year curriculum schedule for the biology major.
First Year
Semester I Cr. Semester II Cr.
| BI 103 Introductory Biology/Lab |
4
|
BI 104 Introductory Biology/Lab |
4
|
| Math requirement* |
4
|
Social science elective
|
4
|
First Year Seminar
|
2
|
First Year Seminar
|
2
|
EN 105 Writing Seminar
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Humanities elective
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Second Year
Semester I Cr. Semester II Cr.
BI 209 Introductory Microbiology/Lab |
4
|
BI 210 Cell Biology/Lab
|
4
|
| CH 103 Chemical Structure and Reactions/Lab |
4
|
CH 104 Chemical Structure and Reactions/Lab |
4
|
Social science elective
|
4
|
Humanities elective
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Third Year
Semester I Cr. Semester II Cr.
| BI 307 Genetics/Lab |
4
|
BI 302 Seminar: History of Biology
|
4
|
CH 305 Organic Chemistry/Lab
|
4
|
Biology Elective**
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Religious studies requirement
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Humanities elective
|
4
|
|
|
Fourth Year
Semester I Cr. Semester II Cr.
BI 322 Laboratory Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology |
4
|
Biology elective**
|
4
|
| BI 401 Seminar: Ethical Issues in Biology |
4
|
Biology elective**
|
4
|
Biology elective**
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
Elective
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
* One course beyond MA 100, or achieving a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement calculus test. Students who do not achieve a math SAT score of 440 will complete MA 100 prior to a higher-level math course. MA 100 may be waived by passing a competency exam prepared by the Math Department.
Biology Major Curriculum: Three Years
If you are thinking about graduate school, want to start your career more quickly, or want to save precious tuition dollars, then you should consider a three-year major. Many majors at Regis College are designed to meet these needs while providing you with flexible scheduling options so that you may fully enjoy your college experience.
While pursuing a three-year degree, you will have the option to participate in the Honors Program, learn in hybrid-online courses, have "real-world" experiences in academic internships, and enjoy a host of extra-curricular options at Regis College.
Eligibility
The Degree in 3 is a challenging program for strong students. Admitted candidates typically have a recalculated high school GPA of at least 3.4 and a combined score of at least 1100 on the Math and Critical Reading sections of the SAT. The SAT Writing section may also be reviewed.
Promising students not meeting these criteria are still encouraged to apply and will be given careful consideration on an individual basis. Once admitted to the program, a student must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
The following is a sample three-year curriculum schedule for the biology major.
Note: Parentheses denote courses needed for Pre-Med., Pre-Dental, and Pre-Vet.
First Year
Semester I Cr. Semester II Cr.
| (BI 103 Introductory Biology/Lab) |
4
|
(BI 104 Introductory Biology/Lab) |
4
|
| (CH 103 Chemical Structures and Reactions/Lab) |
4
|
(CH 104 Chemical Structures and Reactions/Lab)
|
4
|
(MA 101 Introductory Calculus) or Math 105 Concepts in Contemporary Mathematics
|
4
|
(MA 102 Introductory Calculus) or distribution requirement
|
4
|
EN 105 Writing Seminar
|
4
|
Distribution requirement
|
4
|
Distribution requirement
|
4
|
Distribution requirement
|
4
|
Distribution requirement
|
4
|
Distribution requirement
|
4
|
Second Year
Semester I Cr. Semester II Cr.
BI 209 Introductory Biology/Lab |
4
|
BI 210 Cell Biology/Lab
|
4
|
| (CH 305 Organic Chemistry/Lab) |
4
|
(CH 306 Organic Chemistry/Lab) |
4
|
(PY 213 General Physics/Lab) or elective
|
4
|
(PY 214 General Physics/Lab) or elective
|
4
|
Junior biology seminar
|
4
|
Biology elective
|
4
|
Distribution requirement
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|
Third Year
Semester I Cr. Semester II Cr.
| BI 307 Genetics/Lab |
4
|
Biology elective
|
4
|
BI 305 Ecology
|
4
|
Biology elective
|
4
|
Biology elective
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|
Senior biology elective
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|
General college elective
|
4
|