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在线博彩 offers an exciting, diverse curriculum that allows its students to flourish and become community and world leaders.

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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101 English Composition I	3
MATH 1111 College Algebra	3
I2: XIDS 2002 First-Year Seminar	2
BIOL 1110 Biological Diversity	3
BIOL 1107+ Lab Principles of Biology I	4

Milestones:

Complete ENGL 1101; required to earn C or higher.
Complete MATH 1111; required to earn C or higher.
Requirement for the major: complete BIOL 1110.
Requirements for the major: complete BIOL 1107/1107L; required to earn C or higher.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102 English Composition II	3
M: MATH 1113 Precalculus	4
F: CHEM 1211 + Lab Principles of Chemistry I	4
BIOL 1108 + LAB Principles of Biology II	4

Milestones:

Complete ENGL 1102; required to earn C or higher.
Requirements for the major: complete BIOL 1108/1108L; required to earn C or higher.
Requirements for the major: complete CHEM 1211/1211L; required to earn C or higher.

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
P1: HIST 1111 Survey of World History/Civilization I	3
CHEM 1212 + Lab Principles of Chemistry II	4
BIOL 3134 Cell and Molecular Biology	4
BIOL 3168 Evolution and Ecology	4

Milestones:

Requirements for the major: complete CHEM 1212/1212L; required to earn C or higher.
Requirements for the major: complete BIOL 3134 and BIOL 3168.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
P2: POLS 1101 American Government	3
CHEM 2411 + Lab Organic Chemistry I	4
BIOL 3/4000 DSW Concentration Elective (Group 1)	4
BIOL 3/4000 Concentration Elective (Group 2 w/Lab)	4

Milestones:

Requirements for the major: complete CHEM 2411 /2411L; required to earn C or higher.
Requirements for the concentration: complete two courses in both Group 1 and Group 2 of the Upper Level - Guided Electives.
Requirements for the major: complete 2 DSW courses, one must be in Biology.

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 3/4000 Concentration Elective (Group 1)	4
BIOL 3/4000 DSW Concentration Elective (Group 2)	4
T1: GEOL 1121 + Lab Exploring Earth	4
T2: MATH 1401 Elementary Statistics	3

Milestones:

Requirements for the concentration: complete two courses in both Group 1 and Group 2 of the Upper Level - Guided Electives.
Requirements for the major: complete 2 DSW courses, one must be in Biology.
Complete IMPACTS Area T2: MATH 1401 recommended for concentration.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 3/4000 Concentration Elective	4
BIOL 3/4000 Concentration Elective	4
T1: GEOG 1112 + LAB Weather and Climate	4
PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology	3

Milestone:

Complete concentration requirement of > 21 Upper Level – Guided Elective credit hours.

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 3/4000 Upper Level - Free Elective	4
BIOL 3/4000 Upper Level - Free Elective	4
A1: ART 1201 Introduction to Art	3
A2: SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish I	3
BIOL 4984 Senior Biology Seminar	1

Milestones:

Complete BIOL 4984 required for all biology majors.
Requirement for the major: complete > 39 hours at 3/4000 level.
Apply for graduation.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
I1: COMM 1110 Public Speaking	3
S1: HIST 2111 US History I (to 1865)	3
Free Elective	3
Free Elective	3
Free Elective	3

Milestones:

Complete core.
Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Crush Your Course

First Year:

Become familiar with the Library, Momentum Center, and Student Support Services that are available.
Take Chemistry (CHEM 1211/1211L and CHEM 1212/1212L) and Biology (BIOL 2107/2107L, and 2108/2108L) Core IMPACTS Courses and BIOL 1110.
Attend your First Semester Advising Appointment and meet with your Academic Advisor and Biology Mentor.
Make an Academic Plan.

Middle Years:

Complete Area F in sophomore year.
Complete BIOL 3134, BIOL 3135 or 3234, and BIOL 3310 in sophomore year.
Establish your academic and undergraduate research concentration and certificate options.
Take required courses as they are offered.
Finish Core IMPACTS.
Stay connected with your Academic Advisor and Faculty Mentor and review your degree requirements to determine if you are on track to graduate.

Last Year:

Complete your research/internships.
Present your research at a research conference.
Finish your degree requirements.
Take BIOL 4984 (Senior Seminar).

Find Your Place

First Year:

Meet Biology Faculty and learn about their research, and scholarship opportunities.
Join a discipline-specific club (Biology Club, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club, Wildlife Club or Emerging Health Leaders).
Connect with other Biology Majors.

Middle Years:

Explore Internship and Faculty-Mentored Research opportunities in your sophomore and junior years.
Volunteer for a leadership position in a biology club.
Become an active participant and volunteer in the classroom, lab, field trips, and STEM outreach.
Attend a scientific conference.
Get involved in other clubs and professional societies related to your interests.

Last Year:

Become a Biology Ambassador.
Expand your professional network.
Apply for internships in local industries/agencies or apply to graduate programs.
Attend career fairs.

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Learn to pay attention to and respect differing viewpoints and experiences in class.
Participate in an academic, cultural, or social activity/event.

Middle Years:

Dig deeper into study abroad opportunities.
Learn a new language.
Take part in cultural offerings on campus.

Last Year:

Send your resume to one of our alumni.
Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
Visit Career Services.
Do an internship or study abroad.
Take some electives that fall outside your area or study.

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

Do volunteer work in your field.
Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Attend career fairs and events.
Attend 在线博彩 sponsored events off-campus.

Last Year:

Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
Explore career shadowing opportunities.

Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Visit Health Services.
Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.

Middle Years:

Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.

Last Year:

Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
Visit Career Services.
Create your profile on Handshake.
Consider applying for an on-campus job.

Middle Year:

Visit Career Services and attend a ‘resume-building’ workshop.
Draft your resume and attend an interview workshop with Career Services.
Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
Draft your personal statement.
Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Apply for Scholarships through the Scholarship Portal.

Last Year:

Register for and complete standardized exams (e.g., MCAT, GRE, etc.) for professional and graduate school applications.
Request references from professors and supervisors.
Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with Career Services.
Attend business fairs and career fairs at 在线博彩 and across the state.
Participate in a ‘mock’/practice interview.
Apply for professional or graduate programs and/or career opportunities.