Biological Sciences, BA, General Life Science Concentration (3 yr) (GPS)

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

BIO 1110 - Freshman Seminar Bio Sciences Credit Hour(s): 1
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 1280 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

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.
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.
UVC 1010 will be taken for 1 credit hour.

Spring One

BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Select one of the following:
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Note:

Enrollment eligibility for all statistics (STT) classes is based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional DEV courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.

Summer One

CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220R - General Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

Total: 10 Credit Hours

Fall Two

BIO 2100 - Orientation Seminar in Biological Sciences Credit Hour(s): 1
BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1110R - Principles of Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Two

BIO 2310 - Evolution and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4 (IW)
BIO 2310L - Evolution and Ecology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
Non-CoSM Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
Non-CoSM Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 2

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Summer Two

BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 2140 - Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5
BIO 2140R - Introduction to Cell Biology Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
Non-CoSM Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 11.5 Credit Hours

Fall Three

BIO Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) w/ Lab Credit Hour(s): 5
LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 5
LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 4
Non-CoSM Electives Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Spring Three

BIO Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) w/ Lab Credit Hour(s): 5
LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000 or 4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 4.5
Non-CoSM Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Biological Sciences, BA, General Life Science Concentration (3 yr) (GPS)

Fall One

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Summer One

Total: 10 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Summer Two

Total: 11.5 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 15.5 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours