BS Biology - Pre-Optometry (POPT) - 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 |
|---|---|
| BIOL375 Biometry | 3 |
| G3 Social Sciences #1 (PSYC100) | 3 |
| CHEM112 Intro to Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS131 Physics I w/ Algebra | 4 |
| MATH161 Calculus | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL362 Cell & Developmental Biology (W) | 4 |
| CHEM231 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHYS132 Physics II w/ Algebra | 4 |
| G1 Humanities #2 (D) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL364 Genetics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL361 Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM232 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| G1 Humanities #3 | 3 |
| G3 Social Sciences #2 (W) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL472 Seminar in Biology | 1 |
| CHEM326 Biochemistry I | 4 |
| WRIT319 Adv Writing (AW) | 3 |
| G3 Social Sciences #3 (W) | 3 |
| P Perspectives Course (P) | 3 |
| ELEC General Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ###### Clinical Program (CAP) | 11.5 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 11.5 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ###### Clinical Program (CAP) | 11.5 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 11.5 |
Note: CHEM111, CHEM112, & MATH160 Can serve as non-BIOL G2 course. WRIT319 recommended, but AW (Advanced Writing) can be satisfied by WRIT311, 312, 316, 318, or BIOL499. 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.