Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 19 courses 122-128 total credits
Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Biology leading to the B.S. degree - 122
| Total Credits | 122-128 credits |
First Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 | Principles of Modern Biology I | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Elements and Compounds Lab | 1 |
| CHM 115 | Elements and Compounds | 3 |
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| MTH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Total First Semester | 15 credits | |
Second Semester
Also required: Distribution requirements (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 122 | Principles of Modern Biology II | 4 |
| CHM 114 | The Chemical Reaction Lab | 1 |
| CHM 116 | The Chemical Reaction | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 4 |
| Total Second Semester | 15 credits | |
Third Semester
Also required: CHM 200-399 - Chemistry Elective (3 credits); Distribution Requirements (3 credits); CHM 299-399 Chemistry Lab Elective (1 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 225 | Population and Evolutionary Biology | 4 |
| Total Third Semester | 15 credits | |
Fourth Semester
Also required: CHM 200-399 - Chemistry elective (3 credits); CHM 200-399 - Chemistry lab elective (1 credits); Distribution Requirements (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 226 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 297 | Exploring Biology | 1 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 15 credits | |
Fifth Semester
BIO Elective Credits: 3-4 **. Distribution Requirements (3 credits) Free Elective(s) Credits: 3 ***.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 171 | Principles of Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 173 | Principles of Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Fifth Semester | 16-17 credits | |
Sixth Semester
Also required: BIO Elective or Research (3-4 credits); Computer Science Elective (3 credits); Distribution Requirements (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 174 | Principles of Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 176 | Principles of Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 397 | Professional Preparation Techniques | 2 |
| Total Sixth Semester | 15-16 credits | |
Seventh Semester
BIO Electives (6-8 credits) Free Electives Credits: 9 ***.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 391 | Senior Research I | 1 |
| Total Seventh Semester | 16-18 credits | |
Eighth Semester
BIO Electives (6-7 credits) Free Electives Credits: 7 ***.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 392 | Senior Research II | 2 |
| Total Eighth Semester | 15-16 credits | |
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