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Biological Sciences STEP
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Biological Sciences
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Catalog Year: 2022
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 5-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 and SAT math score of 540 to 650 (520 to 630 prior to Mar 2016, 550 to 650 prior to Sep 2018) or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (18 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 1440 General Chemistry I4CMultipleScore of 22 or higher on ACT mathematics exam or score of 550 or higher on SAT mathematics exam; or (MTH 0662 with a grade of C or better) or equivalent; or placement above MTH 0662.Minimum of "C" grade required for BIO 3210 (option in Cell-Molecular category), Prerequisite to CHM 1450/1480, Major and Exploratory course
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CHM 1470 General Chemistry Laboratory I1CMultipleNoneMinimum of "C" grade required for BIO 3210 (option in Cell-Molecular category), Prerequisite to CHM 1450/1480, Major and Exploratory course, Corequisite: CHM 1440
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BIO 1200 Biology I4CMultipleNonePrerequisite to subsequent major courses, Major and General Education (Natural Science and Technology) course
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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SED 1000 Careers in Teaching and Learning (Recommended)1BMajorNoneSuccessful course completion grants eligibility for enrollment in SED 3001.
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Semester Two (18 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 1450 General Chemistry II4CMultipleCHM 1440 and 1470 or CHM 1430 and 1470Prerequisite to CHM 2340, Major and Exploratory course
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CHM 1480 General Chemistry Laboratory II1CMultipleNonePrerequisite to CHM 2340, Major and Exploratory course, Corequisite: CHM 1450
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WRT 1060 - Composition II4BGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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BIO 1300 Biology II4CMajorBIO 1200 recommendedPrerequisite to subsequent major courses
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BIO 1201 Biology Laboratory1CMajorBIO 1200 or BIO 1300 with a grade of C or higherPrerequisite to subsequent major courses
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MTH 1441 Precalculus or MTH 1331 College Algebra + MTH 1332 Trigonometry*4CMajorMTH 0662 with a grade of (C) or higher or placement*MTH 1331/1332 two semester sequence recommended for SAT 540-560, ACT 22-23. MTH 1441 recommended for SAT 570-650, ACT 24-27. See Math Placement Info at oakland.edu/math/undergrad/placement
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Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Systems Biology Core4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceOne course from the eight biological areas, as defined by the department and chosen in consultation with the biology adviser. See catalog for course options, some courses include laboratory experience.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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CHM 2340 Organic Chemistry I4CMultipleCHM 1450 and CHM 1480Pre/corequisite to BIO 3232, Major and Exploratory course
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STA 2222 Statistical Methods for Biology4CMultipleMTH 1441 or MTH 1331 and 1332 with a grade of (C) or higher or placementMajor and General Education (Formal Reasoning) course, Will have to move course to later term if choosing to take MTH 1331 and 1332 sequence.
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Semester Four (18 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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BIO Lab Elective 11CMajorPrerequisite varies with choice, will need C in corresponding lecture to take lab (if taking separately)One course may be BIO 4995 - Independent Research. BIO 3361 and BIO 4995 may only count toward one laboratory requirement, even if taken multiple times. BIO 2101 does not fulfill this requirement.
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BIO 3400 Genetics4CMajorBIO 1200 with a grade of C or higherGrade of C or higher is needed to take coordinating laboratory experience
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PHY 1010 General Physics I or PHY 1510 Introductory Physics I4CMajorPHY 1010: Score of 22 or higher on ACT mathematics exam or 550 or higher on SAT mathematics exam; or MTH 0662 or equivalent; or placement above MTH 0662, PHY 1510: Score of 28 or higher on ACT mathematics exam, or score of 660 or higher on SAT mathematics exam, or MTH 1441 or equivalent, or placement above MTH 1441. MTH 1554 recommended.Corequisite(s): PHY 1100
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PHY 1100 General Physics Lab I1CMajorNoneCorequisite(s): PHY 1010 or PHY 1510
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PHY 1040 Astronomy: Solar System (Suggested for Integrated Science)4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceFall only, suggested for Integrated Science Endorsement, different STEP minor will require additional coursework
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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BIO 3232 Biochemistry I or BIO 3230 Fundamentals of Biochemistry4CMajorBIO 3232: BIO 1200 and CHM 2340 with a C or higher, BIO 3230: BIO 1200 and CHM 2010 or CHM 2340 with a C or higherGrade of C or higher is needed to take coordinating laboratory experience and BIO 3620 (future course option), Strongly recommended to complete CHM 2340 prior to Biochemistry
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PHY 1020 General Physics II or PHY 1520 Introductory Physics II4CMultiplePHY 1010 or PHY 1510Corequisite(s): PHY 1110, Major and General Education (Knowledge Applications)
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PHY 1110 General Physics Lab II1CMajorNoneCorequisite(s): PHY 1020 or PHY 1520
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SED 3000 Introduction to Secondary Education4BMajorOverall GPA of B required to enrollFirst course in the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) leading to Michigan teacher certification. Must be taken prior to STEP application. Eligibility to apply to the OU STEP includes attainment of a grade B or above in SED 3000 and completion of 50 hours of field experience during the semester: 20 hours tutoring and 30 hours observation. Can only be repeated once. Cross-listed with SED 3001 (2) for those that took SED 1000.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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BIO Lab Elective 21CMajorPrerequisite varies with choice, will need C in corresponding lecture to take lab (if taking separately)One course may be BIO 4995 - Independent Research. BIO 3361 and BIO 4995 may only count toward one laboratory requirement, even if taken multiple times. BIO 2101 does not fulfill this requirement.
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Semester Six (17 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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BIO 3340 Evolutionary Biology4CMajorBIO 1200 and BIO 1300, each with a grade of (C) or higherRecommended to take BIO 3400 prior to this course, Grade of C or higher needed to take certain future course options within major
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BIO Lab Elective 31CMajorPrerequisite varies with choice, will need C in corresponding lecture to take lab (if taking separately)One course may be BIO 4995 - Independent Research. BIO 3361 and BIO 4995 may only count toward one laboratory requirement, even if taken multiple times. BIO 2101 does not fulfill this requirement.
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PHY 1060 Earth Science/Physical Geography (Suggested)4CMajorNo prerequisiteChosen from list of options, suggested for Earth Science and Integrated Science requirements, Identical with GEO 1060, See catalog for full list
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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BIO Elective4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceBIO STEP requires eight biological areas to be complete, which may be completed with other requirements if student selects certain courses
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Semester Seven (20 credit hours) APPLY TO STEP BY OCT 1 - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Cell-Molecular/Biomedical Core4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options, BIO STEP requires eight biological areas to be complete, which may be completed with other requirements if student selects certain courses
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BIO 4000-level Lecture4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceBIO 3333, BIO 3920, BIO 4111, BIO 4932, BIO 4995, BIO 4970 and BIO 4997 do not satisfy this requirement, BIO STEP requires eight biological areas to be complete, which may be completed with other requirements if student selects certain courses
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General Education Category (could move to summer term to reduce credits)4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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BIO 4970 Scientific Inquiry and Communication4CMultipleSenior StandingMajor and General Education (Capstone and Writing Intensive in Major)
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ENV 3080 Introduction to Environmental Studies (Suggested)4CMajorNo prerequisiteChosen from list of options, suggested for Earth Science and Integrated Science requirements, See catalog for full list
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Semester Eight (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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RDG 4238 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorWinter only
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FE 3010 Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorNo note
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SED 4100 ST: Teaching Secondary in the Minor Methods4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorNo note
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SE 4401 Introduction to Students with Special Needs4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorNo note
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Semester Nine (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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SED 4200 ST: Teaching Secondary of the Major Methods4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorNo note
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DLL 4197 Digital Technologies in the Secondary Classroom4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorFall only
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SED 4951 Internship I: Pre-Student Teaching4BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorField placement half day, 5 days/week
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Semester Ten (8 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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SED 4952 Internship in Secondary Education8BMajorAdmission to secondary education program or permission of instructorStudent teach all day, 5 days/week
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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The B.S. degree has additional requirements not indicated on this plan. Please reference to the Biology B.S. four-year plan and see an adviser for more details.
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BIO STEP requires eight biological areas to be complete, which may be completed with other requirements if student selects certain courses. Consulting with an adviser is highly recommended
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Minors other than the Integrated Science Endorsement may require additional coursework
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Students who complete both the STEP Biology major and the STEP Integrated Science program will be recommended for certification by Oakland University to teach the following subjects at the secondary level: biology, chemistry, earth science, life science, physical science and physics.
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Corresponding lecture and lab courses should normally be taken simultaneously. Note that some courses have incorporated labs into lecture credit while other labs are given separate credit.
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All Biology prerequisite courses should be completed with a grade of C or better
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Eligibility for admission to the STEP requires a minimum GPA of 3.00 in both the major and the minor and an overall GPA of 2.80 or better. No single major or minor course grade may be below C.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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General Education28
Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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CAS Exploratory RequirementIncluded
Met with STEP minor or endorsement
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Major/Corequisites/endorsement88
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STEP40
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Electives4WRT 1050
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Total Credits:160
Varies based on placement and minor selection, BS will require additional credits
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