Suggested Biology Major Coursework Plans
These plans are not mandatory and are only suggested paths. Taking summer semester, having AP/IB credits, going to school part-time are all variables that may make these plans impractical for you. See your Biology Major Advisor to discuss your specific situation.
Sample Plan 1:
Traditional 4-Year Plan
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Second Year |
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Third Year |
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Spring: (consider an internship or independent study) PHYS 2020 College Physics II |
Fourth Year |
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Fall: (consider an internship or independent study) |
Spring: (consider an internship or independent study) |
Sample Plan 2:
If you are concerned about taking General Biology and General Chemistry at the same time, you may find this plan more suitable.
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Second Year |
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Third Year |
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Spring: 1 upper division biology elective course (consider an internship or independent study) PHYS 2020 College Physics II |
Fourth Year |
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Fall: (consider an internship or independent study) |
Spring: (consider an internship or independent study) |
Sample Plan 3:
Transfer students with an Associate of Science (ASSUMPTION: Geenral Biology I & II with labs, and General Chemistry I & II with labs have been completed.)
Third Year |
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Spring: (consider an internship or independent study) CHEM 3421 Organic Chemistry II |
Fourth Year |
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Fall: (consider an internship or independent study) PHYS 2010 College Physics I |
Spring: (consider an internship or independent study) PHYS 2020 College Physics II |
