BS Biology - Pre-Medical Professionals (PREM) - 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 |
| ENGL110 English Composition | 3 |
| G1 Humanities #1 | 3 |
| WELL175 Wellness | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL211 Concepts of Zoology | 4 |
| CHEM111 Intro to Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH160 Precalculus | 4 |
| COMM100 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL254 Human A&P I | 4 |
| CHEM112 Intro to Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH161 Calculus I | 4 |
| G1 Humanities #2 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL255 Human A&P II | 4 |
| CHEM231 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences #1 | 3 |
| G1 Humanities #3 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL362 Cell & Developmental Biology (W) | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences (W) | 3 |
| CHEM232 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL361 Microbiology | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL364 Genetics & Molec Biology | 4 |
| BIOL375 Biometry | 3 |
| CHEM326 Biochemistry I | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences #2 (D) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL221 Concepts of Botany | 4 |
| PHYS131 Physics I w/ Algebra | 4 |
| BIOL Biology Elective, 300 level or above (W) | 3 |
| WRIT319 Adv Writing | 3 |
| ELECT General Elective | 2 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL343 Ecology & Evolution | 4 |
| PHYS132 Physics II w/Algebra | 4 |
| BIOL472 Seminar in Biology | 1 |
| P Perspectives Course (P) | 3 |
| BIOL Biology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Note: CHEM11, CHEM112, PHYS 131, MATH16, & MATH1611 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 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. Students interested in Veterinary Medicine should substitute BIOL 254 & BIOL 255 with BIOL 318 & BIO 435. These pre-Vet students should also take an additional 2 credits minimum of BIOL electives.