2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Biological Sciences, BS, Biological Sciences Concentration (3 yr) (GPS)


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This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only.  This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary.  This suggested three-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments. 

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours.  To graduate in three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters.  Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor.  The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing. 

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions.  Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change. 

Fall One


Total: 16 Credit Hours


Notes:

  • ENG 1100 has placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the courses above.
  • A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in ENG 2100. 
  • UVC 1010 will be taken for 1 credit hour.
  • Enrollment eligibility for all math (MTH) classes is based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional MTH courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.

Total: 16 Credit Hours


Total: 10 Credit Hours


Note:

  • CHM 1210 has placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the courses above.

Fall Two


Total: 17 Credit Hours


Spring Two


Total: 16.5 Credit Hours


Total: 10 Credit Hours


Fall Three


Total: 17.5 Credit Hours


Spring Three


  • BIO Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) w/ Lab Credit Hour(s): 4
  • BIO Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • BIO Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • BIO Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
  • BIO Elective - Approved Senior Capstone Course Credit Hour(s): 1
  • LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours


Total: 120 Credit Hours


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