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BIOLOGY DEGREES
BA in Biology
BS in Applied Human Biology
BS in Biology
BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology
BS in Ecology
BS in Physiology
Biology Minor


BS IN PHYSIOLOGY
Suggested Course Sequence: A Four-Year Plan

At least 105 total and 35 upper-division credits are required for the BA in Biology (Option I) major. This course sequence is meant to be used as a guideline. Consult with your faculty advisor or academic counselor about modifying this plan to meet your needs, and to reflect any coursework you have already completed prior to enrolling at SPU.

  YEAR 1   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum USEM 1000 UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
Major

BIO 1859

BIO 2101,

CHM 1211

BIO 2102,

CHM 1212

BIO 2103,

CHM 2540 OR
CHM 3540

 
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)

Unless you are exempt, take the Math Placement Test at least three academic quarters before the term you intend to take Statistics.

 
Other       Electives to reach at least 45 credits if needed


  YEAR 2   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 2000
UFDN 2000/3001
Major CHM 3371 CHM 3372 CHM 3373 MAT 1360 OR
HSC 4044
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)

Complete ENG 2201, if required.

Complete Foreign Language Competency, if required

AHA, AHB, AHC, SSA, SSB (Choose none to three depending on competency courses needed.)
Other Apply for admission to the major once the General Biology sequence is successfully completed. Electives to reach at least 90 credits if needed


  YEAR 3   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
Major BIO 3325 BIO 4352  

BIO 3899

A 5-credit math class selected from: MAT 1221, BIO 4360, MAT 1234 or MAT 1235.

At least 13 credits of electives from the following choices: BIO 3320, 3350, 3351, 4325, 4330, 4361, 4362, 4418, and 4420, 4435
10 credits of electives from the following choices: BIO 2129, 2130, 4413, 4415.

Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, AHC, SSA, SSB (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Apply to graduate once 105 credits and admission to major have been earned. Electives to reach at least 135 credits if needed


  YEAR 4   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       BIO 4899, (two quarters of BIO 4899 must be taken for a total of two credits)
Major      

Complete 3 credits selected from the Ethics, Health Sciences or Research category.

Continue to complete at least 13 credits of electives from the following choices: BIO 3320, 3350, 3351, 4325, 4330, 4361, 4362, 4418, and 4420, 4435
10 credits of electives from the following choices: BIO 2129, 2130, 4413, 4415.

Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, AHC, SSA, SSB (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Create a final-year plan and meet with your faculty advisor for review. Electives to reach at least 180 total college-level quarter credits and 60 upper-division credits if needed

 


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