Biology, Health Science Track, Bainbridge Pathway

120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123

First Year

Fall Semester	Hrs	Spring Semester	Hrs
ENGL 1101 - Composition I	3	ENGL 1102 - Composition II	3
MATH 1111 - College Algebra OR MATH 1112 - Trigonometry OR MATH 1113 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics	3-4	MATH 1112 - Trigonometry OR MATH 1113 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics OR MATH 2053 - Calculus I	3-4
CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I and Lab (eCore)	4	CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II and Lab (eCore)	4
BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I AND BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory	4	BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II AND BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory	4
TOTAL	14-15	TOTAL	14-15

Milestones: Math, Biology, Chemistry, and English courses require a grade of “C” or better. Complete BIOL 1107-BIOL 1108 Sequence. First-year overall GPA should be ≥2.0. Start at the level of math appropriate.

*Students with high enough SAT/ACT scores or credit for MATH 1111 and MATH 1112 can begin with MATH 2053. Consult the catalog for SAT/ACT score requirements for math placement.

Second Year

Fall Semester	Hrs	Spring Semester	Hrs
BIOL 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND BIOL 2011L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory	4	BIOL 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II AND BIOL 2012L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory	4
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics	3	HIST211x - U.S. History	3
POLS 1101 - American Government	3	ENGL21xx - Literature	3
COMM 1100 - Human Communication	3	PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness	1
PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology	3	PHED 1100 - Health & Wellness	2
		SCIE 1003 - Medical Terminology	1
TOTAL	16	TOTAL	14

Milestones: Biology and Chemistry courses require a grade of “C” or better. GPA ≥2.5, if less, consult an academic advisor for other major options. If GPA is less than 2.75, the student is no longer competitive for Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary and some allied health programs, consult an academic advisor for options.

Third Year

Fall Semester	Hrs	Spring Semester	Hrs
CHEM 2040 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I AND CHEM 2040L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	4	CHEM 2041 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry II AND CHEM 2041L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	4
BIOL 2070K - Botany OR BIOL 2080K - General Zoology	4	BIOL 2070K - Botany OR BIOL 2080K - General Zoology	4
BIOL 3200K - Genetics OR BIOL 3500K - Introductory Microbiology	4	BIOL 3200K - Genetics OR BIOL 3500K - Introductory Microbiology	4
BIOL 3350K - Principles of Ecology & Evolution	4	BIOL 3100 - Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	4
		BIOL 4600 - Biological Research Methods	2
TOTAL	16	TOTAL	18

*Original Research Project Capstone track

Milestones: Biology, Science, and Math courses require a grade of “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum. Schedule and take GRE, MCAT, etc. Look into graduate or professional programs and work with an advisor to develop a timeline. Explore capstone research options and find a mentor.

Fourth Year

Fall Semester	Hrs	Spring Semester	Hrs
BIOL 3850K - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy	4	BIOL 4250K - Animal Physiology OR BIOL 4200K - Plant Physiology	4
BIOL 3450 - Principles of Nutrition	3	PSYC 2201 - Introduction to Abnormal Behavior	3
BIOL 4100K - Cell & Molecular Biology	4	BIOL 4790A - Biology Internship	3
BIOL 3401 - Medical Ethics	3	BIOL 4900 - Senior Project	1
		BIOL Elective	3
TOTAL	14	TOTAL	14

Milestones: Biology requires “C” or better. GPA ≥3.0 minimum to remain competitive for professional/graduate schools. Submit applications to professional/graduate schools in November/December. Present capstone research in spring.

Pre-Reqs:
2080 -> 3060, 3070 (+ PSYC 1101), 3090, 3850, 4250 (+ 3100), 4300 (+ 3500)
3100 -> 3500 -> 4100, 4400