BS Biology - Animal Behavior - Legacy
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL101 Foundations of Biology | 4 |
| G1 Humanities #1 | 3 |
| MATH101 College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL110 English Composition | 3 |
| WELL175 Wellness | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL211 Concepts of Zoology | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences #1 (W) | 3 |
| MATH151 Calculus for Mgmnt & Life Sciences | 4 |
| COMM100 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL221 Concepts of Botany | 4 |
| CHEM111 Intro to Chemistry I | 4 |
| PSYC 100 General Psychology G3 #2 | 3 |
| G1 Humanities #2 (D) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 343 Ecology & Evolution | 4 |
| CHEM112 Intro to Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL385 Princ of Animal Behavior | 3 |
| G3 Social Sciences #3 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Summer Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL381 Applied Ethology or BIOL486 Behavioral Ecology | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 3 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL362 Cell & Developmental Biology (W) | 4 |
| BIOL Biology Elective (ANBE #1) | 3 |
| CHEM235 Short Course in Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| BIOL375 Biometry | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL364 Genetics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL435 Animal Physiology or BIOL484 Mech of Animal Behavior | 3 |
| CHEM326 Biochemistry I or CHEM375 Env Chemistry | 4 |
| WRIT319 Advanced Writing (AV) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL Biology Elective (ANBE #2) | 3-4 |
| Perspective Course (P) | 3 |
| PHYS131 Physics I w/ Algebra | 4 |
| GI Humanities Course #3 (W) | 3 |
| BIOL Practical Experience | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL Biology Elective (ANBE #3) | 3 |
| BIOL472 Seminar in Biology (ANBE) | 1 |
| BIOL Biology Elective | 4 |
| PHYS132 Physics II w/ Algebra | 4 |
| ELEC General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Note: CHEM235 is only offered in the Fall. Students aiming for vet school should take CHEM231 & 232 in Leiu of CHEM235. PSYC 100 is a required-related G3 course and is also required if taking PSYC211 as a statictics elective. CHEM111, CHEM112, & MATH151 Can serve as non-BIOL G2 course. WRIT319 recommended, but AW (Advanced Writing) can be satisfied by WRIT311, 312, 316, 318, or BIOL499. At least 12 s.h. of BIOL electives must be 300-level or above. Total of 46 Biology study hours are required. General electives may be required to bring overall total to the required 120 s.h.. Be sure to take 3 (W) courses, a (P) course and a (D) course.