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Biology, BS (2023-2024)
Biology, BS
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2023-2024
The following curriculum map is plan for a new student with zero credits. If you have any transfer work, AP credits, Running Start credits, or any other type of college level coursework, your plan will be different. Please always connect with your advisor and faculty mentor to double check you are on the correct path! Also, if you are required to take pre-university level courses, your plan will be different too.
Year 1
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | 5 | BIOL 172 | 5 | BIOL 173 | 5 |
| BIOL 171 | 5 | CHEM 172 | 4 | CHEM 173 | 4 |
| CHEM 171 | 4 | CHEM 172L | 1 | CHEM 173L | 1 |
| CHEM 171L | 1 | ENGL 201 | 5 | BIOL 270 | 3 |
| Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 2 | ||||
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Take a first year seminar course Visit Career Services or take a Career Exploration course Meet with your academic advisor every term | Join a student club/organization in SAIL Attend at least three campus events/activities Talk to professor in a biological field you’re interested in pursuing | Check out volunteer and service activities Explore the Biology Department website Explore interests and begin planning path at EWU |
Year 2
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity | 5 | Global | 5 | BIOL 436 or 438 | 5 |
| BIOL 301, 302, 303, or 304 | 5 | BIOL 310 | 5 | Biology elective | 4 |
| BIOL 380, MATH 161, or MATH 380 | 5 | BIOL 423 or 440 | 4-5 | Humanities & Arts BACR 1 (talk to your advisor: some BACRs can enhance your career in biology) | 5 |
| Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor | 1 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor | 1 | ||
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15-16 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Declare your major! Meet with faculty advisor every term Attend Biology Department Seminars, join a Science club Identify faculty mentor for a possible directed study project | Apply for scholarships – see Biology webpage Apply for a summer internship Apply for a CSTEM undergraduate research grant | Sign up for directed study for the fall Track degree progress with SOAR Participate in academic projects or research |
Year 3
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology elective | 4 | Biology elective | 4 | Biology elective | 4 |
| Humanities & Arts BACR 2 | 5 | Social Science BACR 1 | 5 | Social Science BACR 2 | 5 |
| BIOL 351, 352, 332, 333, or 334 | 5 | Biology elective | 4 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 5 |
| Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 1 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 2 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 1 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Meet with faculty advisor Attend Biology Department Seminars Make an appointment with career advisor | Apply for scholarships Prepare resume and have it reviewed by a Career Advisor Apply for a summer internship, track degree progress with SOAR | Decide which senior capstone class to take next year Grad school? Explore graduate program websites, plan for GRE or other required tests Work with faculty on a project, plan for life after college |
Year 4
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology elective | 4 | Biology Elective | 4 | BIOL 490 | 5 |
| Biology Elective | 4 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 5 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 5 |
| Biology Elective | 4 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 5 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 5 |
| Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 3 | Elective/minor/foreign language (see advisor) | 1 | ||
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Meet with faculty advisor Track degree progress in SOAR and apply for graduation Grad school? Apply by deadlines in Fall! | Want a job? Update resume, visit the career center, attend Career Fairs Complete directed-study research project Plan to present undergraduate research at a professional conference | Take Biology Exit Exam Participate in Research & Creative Works Symposium Graduate w/ a Biology degree from EWU! |
