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  Biological Sciences Freshman Curriculum

Curriculum Outline - B.S. Biology (1st Two Years)

December 7, 2005
Freshman Year

Semester

Sophomore Year

Semester

 

1st

2nd

 

1st

2nd

Biology 105/106 or 106/105

4

4

Biology 210/220, 220/210

4

4

English 101-102

3

3

Chemistry 201-202

4

4

Foreign Language
(Intermediate)

3

3

Health Education 200

2

-

History 106 and 105
OR 107

3 (3)

3 (3)

Humanities 201-202

3

3

Physical Education Activity

-

1

Mathematics 130*, 205

3

3

University 101

1

-

Physical Edcation Activity

1

-

Mathematics 117-118

3

3

Speech 103

-

3

Total

20

20

Total

17

17

*Two semesters of calculus (MAT 151-152) may be substituted for MAT 130. Upon entering the junior year, all biology majors must select one of the following two concernations: (1) Cellular and Molecular Biology, or (2) Organisms, Ecology and Biodiversity. At the end of the sophomore year, the department will administer a comprehensive exam. All Biology majors must pass this exam by the end of the junior year. Biology majors must earn a minimum grade of "C" in ALL School of Science courses.