Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.
Students work toward a major in biology. Additional coursework includes prerequisites for veterinary medical school.
2023-24 Academic Year
Freshman - 1st semester
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (General Studies CAT 7) (4)
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
*CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (General Studies CAT 2) (3)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
Freshman - 2nd semester
ART 102 Visual Arts Experience (General Studies CAT 4) (3)
BIO 200 Zoology (4)
CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4)
*ENG 200 Expository Writing (3)
General Studies (3)
Sophomore - 3rd semester
**BIO 104 Environmental Concerns (General Studies CAT 10) (3)
BIO 320 Molecular Genetics (4)
CHE 314 Organic Chemistry I (4)
General Studies (3)
Sophomore - 4th semester
BIO 210 Experimental Plant Science (4)
CHE 315 Organic Chemistry II (4)
MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics (General Studies CAT 3) (3)
General Studies (3)
Junior - 5th semester
*BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4)
PHY 201 General Physics I (3)
PHY 321 General Physics I Lab (1)
***Disease or Human Form and Function elective (3-4)
General Studies (3)
Junior - 6th semester
BIO 340 Human Physiology (4)
PHY 202 General Physics II (3)
PHY 322 General Physics II Lab (1)
BIO 370 Intro to Research (2)
Electives (6)
Senior - 7th semester
BIO 301 Biology Seminar (1)
BIO 397 Internship or BIO 465 Continued Research (1)
*CHE 326 Biochemistry (4)
***Disease or Human Form and Function elective (3-4)
Electives (5-6)
Senior - 8th semester
*BIO 385 Microbiology (4)
BIO 425 Evolution (3)
BIO 469 Senior Seminar or BIO 470 Research Project (1)
Electives to reach 120 credits (8)
Highly recommended electives:
BIO 430 Parasitology (4)
BIO 486 Immunology (3)
*Required for most vet schools (check with the school of intended enrollment).
**Any course in General Studies CAT 10 meets WSC requirements
***Human Form and Function - Choose two or more classes from: BIO 330 Histology, BIO 340 Human Physiology, BIO 409 Comparative Anatomy and Embryology, BIO 434 Advanced Cell Biology, BIO 443 Advanced Anatomy,
***Disease - Choose two or more classes from: BIO 336 Cancer Biology, BIO 340 Parasitology, BIO 385 Microbiology, BIO 486 Immunology