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College of Science & MathematicsProgram Map
Major:
BS Biology
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Department of Biology
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Student:EID:
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FreshmanFall SemGradeHrsMilestonesSpringSemGradeHrsMilestones
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FYE 1220First Year Experience2Complete ENGL 1101CORE 2000CORE Capstone Course1Complete ENGL 1102
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*ENGL 1101Composition I3Complete Math and Quantitative Skills core*ENGL 1102Composition II3Complete the BIOL 1107/1108 sequence
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*MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus3Complete FYE 1220BIOL 1108Principles of Biology II3Complete the BIOL 1107/1108 sequence
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Begin the BIOL 1107/1108 sequenceBIOL 1108LPrinciples of Biology II Lab1Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
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BIOL 1107Principles of Biology I3Explore campus activities and organizations*CHEM 1211KPrinciples of Chemistry I (Area T)4
Utilize academic success and tutoring services
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BIOL 1107LPrinciples of Biology I Lab1or CHEM 1211/1211L
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HIST 1112Survey of World History II/Civ II3MATH 1441Calculus I4
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or HIST 1111 World History I
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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!
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Target credit hours 31/124Total credit hours earned31
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SophomoreFall SemGradeHrsMilestonesSpringSemGradeHrsMilestones
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BIOL 3131Physiology 3Begin BIOL 3131, 3133, or 3134BIOL 3134Cellular & Molecular Biology3Complete BIOL 3131/3133/3134 series
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BIOL 3133Evolution & Ecology3
Maintain a ā€œCā€ average in all BIOL coursework
CHEM 3401Organic Chemistry I4
Consider a leadership role in an organization
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*CHEM 1212KPrinciples of Chemistry II (AreaT)4
Complete Principles of Chemistry I/II sequence
IMPACTS: Global Perspective elective
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or CHEM 1212/1212LGet to know a biology faculty member you can seek out as a mentor
Field of Study: additional 1000/2000-level sci/math
4Look into research opportunities with a biology faculty member
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IMPACTS: Literature & Philosophy Elective
3(see approved courses at bottom)
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IMPACTS: Social Science elective
3POLS 1101American Government3Create personal resume (use the Office of Career amd Professional Development
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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!
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.
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Target credit hours 62/124Total credit hours earned64
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JuniorFall SemGradeHrsMilestonesSpringSemGradeHrsMilestones
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BIOL 3220Genetics3Begin taking upper-division BIOL coursesBIOL 3000+Upper-Division Major LAB Elective4
Maintain "C" average in all BIOL courses
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BIOL 3000+Upper-Division Major Elective3BIOL 3000+Upper-Division Major Elective3
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CHEM 3402Organic Chemistry II4HIST 2110US: A Comprehensive Survey3
Research potential grad programs and employers
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Field of Study: additional 1000/2000-level sci/math
4or HIST 2111 or HIST 2112
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(see approved courses at bottom)
Begin attending career fair to explore possibilities
IMPACTS: Arts & Humanities elective
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Go over graduation plan with academic advisor
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KINS 1525Concepts of Health and PE2and meet regional recruitersFree Elective Course(s)3Be sure to schedule atleast one upper-level lab in the Fall if not taken this semester (just not possible to schedule all three lab courses in the last semester)
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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.
Research graduate programs and the timeline to apply to them. 		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.
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Target credit hours 93/124Total credit hours earned96
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SeniorFall SemGradeHrsMilestonesSpringSemGradeHrsMilestones
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BIOL 3000+Upper-Division Major LAB Elective4Apply for graduationBIOL 3000+Upper-Division Major Lab Elective4Complete Major Requirements
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BIOL 3000+Upper-Division Major Elective3Attend a Career FairBIOL 3000+Upper-Division Major Elective2
Take the Gen-Bio MAPS assessment with Dept
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Field of Study: GEOL 1121 or PHYS 1111K/2211K
4Major SpecificGEOL 1122 or PHYS 1112K/2212K4GRADUATE!
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Free Elective Course(s)3Free Elective Course(s)4
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Complete the Gen-Bio MAPS assessment (see Bio Dept)
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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.
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Target credit hours 124/124Total credit hours earned124
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* A grade of ā€œCā€ or better is required.
Georgia Southern University accepts the premise that ultimately a student's program is his or her own responsibility.
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Taking any coursework that does not fit within your chosen program of study may impact your financial aid.
beginning in 2024 - 2025 Catalog
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"Additional 1000/2000-level science/math"
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ASTR 1010Astronomy of Solar System3
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ASTR 1020Stellar & Galactic Astronomy3
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ASTR 1211Astronomy Lab1
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BIOL 1103Concept of Biology3
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BIOL 1103LConcepts of Biology Lab1
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BIOL 1230Environmental Biology3
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BIOL 1230LEnvironmental Biology Lab1
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BIOL 2010Principles of Microbiology4
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BIOL 2120Plant Biology4
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BIOL 2251Anatomy & Physiology I3
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BIOL 2251LAnat & Phys I lab1
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BIOL 2252Anatomy & Physiology II3
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BIOL 2252LAnat & Phy II Lab1
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BIOL 2260KFoundations of Microbiology4
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CHEM 1040Environmental Chemistry4
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CHEM 1151KSurvey of Chemistry I4
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CHEM 1152KSurvey of Chemistry II4
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CSCI 1301Programming Principles I3
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CSCI 1302Programming Principles II3
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GEOL 1121Introduction to the Earth4
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GEOL 1122General Historical Geology4
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GEOL 1340Environmental Geology4
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KINS 2531Anatomy & Physiology I3
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KINS 2511Anat & Phys I lab1
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KINS 2532Anatomy & Physiology II3
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KINS 2512Anat & Phy II Lab1
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MATH 2242Calculus II4
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PHSC 1211Physical Science3
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PHSC 1211LPhysical Science Lab1
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PHYS 1149Environmental Physics4
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PHYS 1111KIntroductory Physics I4
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PHYS 1112KIntroductory Physics I4
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PHYS 2211KPrinciples of Physics II4
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SCIE 1000Introduction to Scientific Inquiry3
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STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
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STAT 1402Elementary Statistics II3
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and any foreign language @1000 or @2000
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