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Biology, Health Science Track, Bainbridge Pathway

120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123

 

First Year

Fall Semester

Hrs

 

Spring Semester

Hrs

ENGL 1101 - Composition I  

3

ENGL 1102 - Composition II 

3

MATH 1111 - College Algebra OR
MATH 1112 - Trigonometry OR
MATH 1113 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics

 

3-4


MATH 1112 - Trigonometry OR
MATH 1113 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics OR
MATH 2053 - Calculus I 

3-4

CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I and Lab (eCore) 

4

CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II and Lab (eCore) 

4

BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I AND
BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory  

4

BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II AND
BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory  

4

TOTAL

14-15

TOTAL

14-15

 

Milestones: Math, Biology, Chemistry, and English courses require a grade of “C” or better. Complete BIOL 1107-BIOL 1108 Sequence. First-year overall GPA should be ≥2.0. Start at the level of math appropriate.

*Students with high enough SAT/ACT scores or credit for MATH 1111 and MATH 1112 can begin with MATH 2053. Consult the catalog for SAT/ACT score requirements for math placement.

 

Second Year

Fall Semester

Hrs

 

Spring Semester

Hrs

BIOL 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND
BIOL 2011L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 

4

BIOL 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II AND
BIOL 2012L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 

4

MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 

3

HIST211x - U.S. History 

3

POLS 1101 - American Government 

3

ENGL21xx - Literature 

3

COMM 1100 - Human Communication 

3

PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness 

1

PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology 

3

PHED 1100 - Health & Wellness 

2

 

 

SCIE 1003 - Medical Terminology 

1

TOTAL

16

TOTAL

14

 

Milestones: Biology and Chemistry courses require a grade of “C” or better. GPA ≥2.5, if less, consult an academic advisor for other major options. If GPA is less than 2.75, the student is no longer competitive for Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary and some allied health programs, consult an academic advisor for options.

 

Third Year

Fall Semester

Hrs

 

Spring Semester

Hrs

CHEM 2040 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I AND
CHEM 2040L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I Laboratory  

4

CHEM 2041 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry II AND
CHEM 2041L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 

4

BIOL 2070K - Botany OR
BIOL 2080K - General Zoology  

4

BIOL 2070K - Botany OR
BIOL 2080K - General Zoology  

4

BIOL 3200K - Genetics OR
BIOL 3500K - Introductory Microbiology  

4

BIOL 3200K - Genetics OR
BIOL 3500K - Introductory Microbiology  

4

BIOL 3350K - Principles of Ecology & Evolution 

4

BIOL 3100 - Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 

4

 

 

BIOL 4600 - Biological Research Methods 

2

TOTAL

16

TOTAL

18

*Original Research Project Capstone track

 

Milestones: Biology, Science, and Math courses require a grade of “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum. Schedule and take GREMCAT, etc. Look into graduate or professional programs and work with an advisor to develop a timeline. Explore capstone research options and find a mentor. 

 

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Hrs

 

Spring Semester

Hrs

BIOL 3850K - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy  

4

BIOL 4250K - Animal Physiology OR
BIOL 4200K - Plant Physiology  

4

BIOL 3450 - Principles of Nutrition 

3

PSYC 2201 - Introduction to Abnormal Behavior 

3

BIOL 4100K - Cell & Molecular Biology 

4

BIOL 4790A - Biology Internship 

3

BIOL 3401 - Medical Ethics 

3

BIOL 4900 - Senior Project 

1

 

 

BIOL Elective

3

TOTAL

14

TOTAL

14

Milestones: Biology requires “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum to remain competitive for professional/graduate schools. Submit applications to professional/graduate schools in November/December.  Present capstone research in spring.

Pre-Reqs:
2080 -> 3060, 3070 (+ PSYC 1101), 3090, 3850, 4250 (+ 3100), 4300 (+ 3500)
3100 -> 3500 -> 4100, 4400