BS Biology - Pre-Optometry (POPT) - Gateway

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 SelectionsCredits
BIOL101 Foundations of Biology4
MATH101 College Algebra3
CHEM110 Fundamentals of Chemistry3
FYEX100 1st-Year Seminar (FYEX)3
ENGL110 English Composition (IW)3
Total Credits for Semester16

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
BIOL211 Concepts of Zoology4
MATH160 Precalculus4
CHEM111 Intro to Chemistry I (ISR)4
COMM100 Fundamentals of Speech (OC)3
WELL175 Wellness (PW)3
Total Credits for Semester18

Second Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
BIOL375 Biometry3
CHEM112 Intro to Chemistry II (ISR)4
MATH161 Calculus (QL)3
PHYS131 Physics I w/ Algebra4
GenED### GE Gateway (IL)3
Total Credits for Semester17

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
BIOL362 Cell & Developmental Biology4
CHEM231 Organic Chemistry I4
PHYS132 Physics II w/ Algebra4
GenED### GE Gateway (EAC)3
Total Credits for Semester15

Third Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
BIOL364 Genetics & Molecular Biology4
BIOL361 Microbiology4
CHEM232 Organic Chemistry II4
GenED### GE Gateway (CE)3
ELEC### Open Elective1
Total Credits for Semester16

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
BIOL472 Seminar in Biology1
CHEM326 Biochemistry I4
GenED### GE Keystone (TC)3
GenED### GE Keystone (DCC)3
GenED### GE Keystone (AW)3
Total Credits for Semester14

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
###### Clinical Program (CAP)11.5
Total Credits for Semester11.5

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
###### Clinical Program (CAP)11.5
Total Credits for Semester11.5

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