BS Biology - Molecular Biology (MOL) - 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 |
| MATH101 College Algebra | 3 |
| COMM100 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| WELL175 Wellness | 3 |
| G1 Humanities #1 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL211 Concepts of Zoology or BIOL221 Concepts of Botany | 4 |
| CHEM111 Intro to Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH160 Precalculus | 4 |
| ENGL110 English Comp | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL221 Concepts of Botany or BIOL211 Concepts of Zoology | 4 |
| CHEM112 Intro to Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH161 Calculus | 4 |
| G1 Humanities #2 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL362 Cell & Developmental Bio (W) | 4 |
| CHEM231 Organic Chemisry I | 4 |
| D Diversity Course (D) | 3 |
| G1 Humanities #3 | 3 |
| G3 Social Sciences #1 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL364 Genetics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHEM232 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS131 Physics I w/ Algebra | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences #2 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL343 Ecology & Evolution | 4 |
| PHYS132 Physics II w/ Algebra | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences #3 (W) | 3 |
| BIOL Biology Elective (300 level or above); 463, 465, or 467 recommended. | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL462 Molecular Biology (W) | 4 |
| CHEM326 Biochemistry I | 4 |
| BIOL Biology Elective (300 level or above); 463, 465, or 467 recommended. | 3 |
| BIOL Biology Elective (300 level or above) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL472 Seminar in Biology (MOL) | 1 |
| BIOL466 Molecular & Cell Technology (CAP) | 3 |
| CHEM327 Biochemistry II | 4 |
| P Perspectives Course (P) | 3 |
| WRIT319 Adv Writing (AW) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Note: CHEM11, CHEM112, & MATH160 Can serve as non-BIOL G2 course. At least 12 s.h. of BIOL electives must be 300-level or above. WRIT319 recommended, but AW (Advanced Writing) can be satisfied by WRIT311, 312, 316, 318, or BIOL499. Total of 43 Biology study hours is 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.