2017-2018 Sample Curriculum Map

Students are expected to review and track their own progress towards completion of degree requirements. This is provided as a sample guideline—it does not reduce the importance of careful and regular discussions between a student and their academic advisor.

Important Reminders

  • Students must attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
  • Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits.

Year One

Fall Semester
Course Credits
BI 103 Introductory Biology I/Lab 4
CH 103 Chemical Structure and Reactions I/Lab 1 4
MA 101A Pre-Calculus 3
FYS First Year Seminar 3
EN 105 Writing Seminar 3
Total 17
Spring Semester
Course Credits
BI 104 Introductory Biology II/Lab 4
CH 104 Chemical Structure and Reactions II/Lab 1 4
MA 106 Introductory Calculus 3
FYS FYS-Linked Course 3
EN 106 Critical Reading, Thinking, and Writing 3
Total 17

Year Two

Fall Semester
Course Credits
BI 209 Introductory Microbiology/Lab 4
CH 305 Organic Chemistry I/Lab 1 4
Core Literature 3
Core Social Sciences I 3
Total 14
Spring Semester
Course Credits
BI 210 Cell Biology/Lab 4
CH 306 Organic Chemistry II/Lab 1 4
CORE Philosophy 3
CORE Social Sciences II 3
Total 174

Year Three

Fall Semester
Course Credits
BI XXX Upper Level Bio Elective 4
BI 307 Genetics/Lab 4
PY 213 General Physics I/Lab 4
Core History 3
Total 15
Spring Semester
Course Credits
ID 413 Internship 3
PY 214 General Physics II/Lab 4
BI XXX Upper Level Bio Elective 4
BI 302 Seminar: History of Biology 3
Total 14

Year Four

Fall Semester
Course Credits
BI 401 Seminar: Ethical Issues in Biology 3
BI XXX Upper Level Bio Elective 4
Core Religious Studies 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 16
Spring Semester
Course Credits
BI XXX Upper Level Bio Elective 4
Core Expressive Arts 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 13

120 Credits Total

  1. Since a student may begin the chemistry sequence only after meeting the QR 101/101A requirement, some students may begin the chemistry sequence in the second year.