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- Physics (BA)
The BA in Biology is an interdisciplinary degree between the biological sciences and liberal arts programs. This degree provides students with the opportunity to combine a strong foundation in the biological sciences, allowing more flexibility for students to pursue courses in other fields for a truly interdisciplinary experience and to take advantage of the diverse course offerings in the humanities and social sciences.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 103 | Integrated Sciences I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| MATH 101 | Integrated Sciences I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 13 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 104 | Integrated Sciences II Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| MATH 104 | Pre-Calculus Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 1 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 2 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 102 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 171 & 173 | General Biology I & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| MATH 109 | Applied Calculus Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 3 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 201 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 17 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 172 & 174 | General Biology II & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 5 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 4 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 171 & 173 | General Chemistry I & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| BIO 200/300/400 | Upper Level Biology Elective Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| Free Elective 5 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 6 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 14 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 172 & 174 | General Chemistry II & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| BIO 200/300/400 | Upper Level Biology Elective Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| Gateway 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 7 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 14 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 201 & 211 | General Physics I & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| BIO 200/300/400 | Upper Level Biology Elective Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| Gateway 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 8 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 9 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16-17 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 202 & 212 | General Physics II & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| BIO 200/300/400 | Upper Level Biology Elective Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| Gateway 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 10 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective 11 | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16-17 SPRING CREDITS |
