Typical Course Schedule—First 2 Years
FIRST YEAR
Fall | Spring |
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1. Biology Introductory Course I (Select one) - BIOL 110L: Principles of Biology I with Lab
- BIOL 112L: Perspectives in Biology I with Lab -students with BIO AP exam scores of 4, 5, or IB exam scores of 7 have the option to take BIOL 112 instead of 110
| 1. Biology Introductory Course II (Select one) - BIOL 111L: Principles of Biology II with Lab
- BIOL 113L: Perspectives in Biology II with Lab -prerequisite: BIOL 112L
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2. CHEM 131 General Chemistry I - Optional for students with AP credit for CHEM 131 as it may be used to satisfy general chemistry I requirement
Students with pre-med interests should consult the Health Professions Advising Office for consultation on applicability of AP credit to med school requirements Students with AP CHEM credit who opt take the CHEM 171/173 & 172/210 first year organic series may use satisfy general chemistry and organic chemistry requirements for UPBM majors
| 2. CHEM 132 General Chemistry II - Optional for students with AP credit for CHEM 132 as it may be used to satisfy general chemistry II requirement
Students with pre-med interests should consult the Health Professions Advising Office for consultation on applicability of AP credit to med school requirements Students with AP CHEM credit who opt take the CHM 171/173 & 172/210 first year organic series may use satisfy general chemistry and organic chemistry requirements for UPBM majors
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3. Additional Course | 3. Additional Course |
4. Additional Course | 4. Additional Course |
*Intended biology majors are strongly recommended to take introductory biology and chemistry courses first year
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall | Spring |
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1. Introductory Genetics (Select one) | 1. Introductory Biochemistry (Select one) - Required for BS majors in biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, molecular genetics, and microbiology
- Optional for the BA in biological sciences and the BS major in ecology and evolutionary biology.
- Recommended for students with medical school interests
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2. CHEM 203/207: Organic Chemistry I + Lab - students with credit for CHEM 171/173 First Year Organic Chemistry I may use to satisfy requirement | 2. CHEM 204/208: Organic Chemistry II + Lab - students with credit for CHEM 172/210 First Year Organic Chemistry II may use to satisfy requirement |
3. Additional Course | 3. Additional Course |
4. Additional Course | 4. Additional Course |
- Majors are officially declared in spring of sophomore year. UPBM majors should contact the UPBM administrator to set-up tentative schedule & receive advisor assignment. Neuroscience majors should contact the brain and cognitive science undergraduate coordinator.
- AP credit for chemistry, calculus, statistics, and physics may be used to satisfy allied requirements.
- Quest, honors and higher level courses may be used with approval.