Biological Sciences Sample Schedule

This is a sample schedule of how one could arrange a well-balanced curriculum for a major in Biological Sciences. We recommend students enroll in no more than 6 - 8 credits of science/math each term. Also, make sure to balance all labs across several terms.

Please note: The following schedule is only a suggestion for completing a major in Biological Sciences. There are many other ways to organize the courses. You should work with one of our Biological Sciences Advisors to create a plan suitable for you and your specific educational plans.

Year One

Fall Semester

  

Spring Semester

Course Credits    Course Credits
BIOSC 0150
CHEM 0110
WorkCmp
GenEd
Elective
3
4
3
3
1
  *BIOSC 005X
BIOSC 0160
CHEM 0120
SemComp
GenEd
Elective
1
3
4
3
3
1
Total

14

   Total

15

*BIOSC 0050 or 0058


Year Two

Fall Semester

  

Spring Semester

Course Credits    Course Credits
*BIOSC 006X
MATH 0220
CHEM 0310
GenEd 
GenEd
Elective
1
4
3
3
3
1
  STAT 1000
CHEM 0320
CHEM 0345
GenEd 
Elective
Elective
4
3
2
3
3
2
Total

15

   Total

17

*BIOSC 0067 or 0068


Year Three

Fall Semester

  

Spring Semester

Course Credits    Course Credits
BIOSC Elect.
BIOSC 0350
PHYS 0110 / 0174
GenEd 
Elective
3
3
3 / 4
3
3
  BIOSC 1000
*PHYS 0212 / 0219
PHYS 0111 / 0175
GenEd 
GenEd
Elective
3
2
3 / 4
3
3
1
Total

15 - 16

   Total

13 - 16

*Not required for major. Only if applying to medical, dental, physical therapy, optometry, or (some) veterinary schools.


Year Four

Fall Semester

  

Spring Semester

Course Credits    Course Credits
BIOSC Elect.
BIOSC Elect.
BIOSC Lab
GenEd 
Elective 
Elective 
3
3
1
3
3
3
  BIOSC 0370 or 1130
BIOSC Elect.
BIOSC 1010 (Writ)
BIOSC Lab
GenEd
Elective
3
3
2
1
3
3
Total

16

   Total

15