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1 | College of Science & Mathematics | Program Map | Major: | BA Biology | ||||||||||||||
2 | Department of Biology | Catalog Year: | ||||||||||||||||
3 | Student: | EID: | ||||||||||||||||
4 | Freshman | Fall | Sem | Grade | Hrs | Milestones | Spring | Sem | Grade | Hrs | Milestones | |||||||
5 | FYE 1220 | First Year Experience | 2 | Complete ENGL 1101 | CORE 2000 | CORE Capstone Course | 1 | Complete ENGL 1102 | ||||||||||
6 | * | ENGL 1101 | Composition I | 3 | * | ENGL 1102 | Composition II | 3 | ||||||||||
7 | * | MATH 1112 or MATH 1113 Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus | 3 | Complete Area A MATH requirements | BIOL 1108 | Principles of Biology II | 3 | Complete the BIOL 1107/1108 sequence | ||||||||||
8 | BIOL 1107 | Principles of Biology I | 3 | BIOL 1108L | Principles of Biology II Lab | 1 | ||||||||||||
9 | BIOL 1107L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 | Complete FYE 1220 | * | CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I (Area D1) | 4 | Complete CHEM 1211K (or 1211/L) | |||||||||
10 | HIST 1112 | Survey of World History II/Civ II | 3 | or CHEM 1211/1211L | ||||||||||||||
11 | or HIST 1111 World History I | Begin the BIOL 1107/1108 sequence | POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 | Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA | ||||||||||||
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13 | Total | 15 | Explore campus activities and organizations | Total | 15 | Utilize academic success and tutoring services | ||||||||||||
14 | Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time. Use Academic Success Center for help with time management, study tips, procrastination, and more. Be sure to read the weekly newsletter from your academic advisor to stay up to date with what is going on in your major. | Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time. Use Academic Success Center for help with time management, study tips, procrastination, and more. Courses not completed in Fall or Spring can be taken over Summer (if available) to stay on track! | ||||||||||||||||
15 | Target credit hours 31/124 | Total credit hours earned | 30 | |||||||||||||||
16 | Sophomore | Fall | Sem | Grade | Hrs | Milestones | Spring | Sem | Grade | Hrs | Milestones | |||||||
17 | CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II (Area D1) | 4 | Begin BIOL 3131, 3133, or 3134 | BIOL 3133 | Evolution & Ecology | 3 | Take another BIOL 3131, 3133, or 3134 | ||||||||||
18 | or CHEM 1212/1212L | Area F | additional 1000/2000-level sci/math | 4 | ||||||||||||||
19 | BIOL 3131 | Physiology | 3 | Begin Foreign Language | (see approved courses at bottom) | Consider a leadership role in an organization | ||||||||||||
20 | Area C | Literature & Philosophy elective | 3 | FORL 1002 | Beginning Foreign Language II | 3 | (Biology departmental clubs recommended) | |||||||||||
21 | Area E | Social Science elective | 3 | Get to know a biology faculty member you can | Area C | Arts & Humanities elective | 3 | Look into research opportunities with a biology | ||||||||||
22 | FORL 1001 | Beginning Foreign Language I | 3 | seek out as a mentor | HIST 2110 | US: A Comprehensive Survey | 3 | faculty member | ||||||||||
23 | or HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Create personal resume (use Office of Career and | ||||||||||||||||
24 | Total | 16 | Total | 16 | Professional Development) | |||||||||||||
25 | Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time. Visit the Major and Career Exploration Center to learn more about potential career paths for your major! Additional free electives may be taken if you place out of FORL 1001 or 1002 (due to HS foreign language). | Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time. Students interested in medical professions need to attend at least one information session from visiting professional schools. | ||||||||||||||||
26 | Target credit hours 62/124 | Total credit hours earned | 62 | |||||||||||||||
27 | Junior | Fall | Sem | Grade | Hrs | Milestones | Spring | Sem | Grade | Hrs | Milestones | |||||||
28 | BIOL 3134 | Cellular & Molecular Biology | 3 | Complete BIOL 3131/3133/3134 series | BIOL 4130 | Genetics | 3 | Maintain "C" average in all BIOL courses | ||||||||||
29 | Area F | additional 1000/2000-level sci/math | 4 | (they are prereq for all other BIOL courses) | BIOL 3000+ | Upper-Division Major Elective | 4 | |||||||||||
30 | (see approved courses at bottom) | Complete CORE 2000 | Course for Required Minor | 3 | Research potential grad programs and employers | |||||||||||||
31 | FORL 2001 | Intermediate Foreign Language I | 3 | FORL 2002 | Intermediate Foreign Language II | 3 | ||||||||||||
32 | KINS 1525 | Concepts of Health and PE | 2 | Begin courses for required minor | Area D2 | Math/Sci/Tech Elective | 3 | Complete Intermediate Foreign Language II | ||||||||||
33 | Course for Required Minor | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
34 | Begin attending Career Fair events to explore | Go over a graduation plan with academic advisor | ||||||||||||||||
35 | Total | 15 | possibilities and meet regional recruiters | Total | 16 | |||||||||||||
36 | Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time. Talk with recruiters at career fairs, even if they are not hiring for your specific degree. Find out what they look for in applicants. Take an Area B elective if you place out of FORL 2001 (had 3 years of high school foreign language) | Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time. Consider a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and apply for the summer. Consider when to take entrance exam if applying to graduate or professional school. | ||||||||||||||||
37 | Target credit hours 93/124 | Total credit hours earned | 93 | |||||||||||||||
38 | Senior | Fall | Sem | Grade | Hrs | Milestones | Spring | Sem | Grade | Hrs | Milestones | |||||||
39 | BIOL 3000+ | Upper-Division Major Elective | 4 | Apply for graduation | BIOL 3000+ | Upper-Division Major Elective | 4 | Complete major & minor requirements | ||||||||||
40 | BIOL 3000+ | Upper-Division Major Elective | 3 | BIOL 3000+ | Upper-Division Major Elective | 1 | ||||||||||||
41 | Course for Required Minor | 3 | Attend a Career Fair | Course for Required Minor | 3 | GRADUATE! | ||||||||||||
42 | Area F | additional 1000/2000-level sci/math | 4 | Course for Required Minor | 3 | |||||||||||||
43 | (see approved courses at bottom) | Major-Specific | additional 1000/2000-level sci/math | 4 | ||||||||||||||
44 | Free Elective Course | 2 | (see approved courses at bottom) | |||||||||||||||
45 | Complete the Gen-Bio MAPS assessment (see Bio Dept) | |||||||||||||||||
46 | Total | 16 | Total | 15 | ||||||||||||||
47 | Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor and register (before Juniors!) to get your final courses for graduation. Check DegreeWorks and get in touch with your advisor via email to verify you are on track to graduate! | Tips: Make an appointment with your advisor to be sure that you are approved to graduate. Begin seeking job opportunities or applying to graduate programs. | ||||||||||||||||
48 | Target credit hours 124/124 | Total credit hours earned | 124 | |||||||||||||||
49 | * A grade of āCā or better is required. | Georgia Southern University accepts the premise that ultimately a student's program is his or her own responsibility. | ||||||||||||||||
50 | Taking any coursework that does not fit within your chosen program of study may impact your financial aid. | beginning in 2022 - 2023 Catalog | ||||||||||||||||