Biology - Pre-Biomedical Professions Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| BIOLOGY 141 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | BIOLOGY FORUM | 1 |
| BIOLOGY 251 | INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 253 | INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 254 | BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS I | 2 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 311 | MICROBIOLOGY | 3-4 |
| or BIOLOGY 363 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | |
| CHEM 454 | BIOCHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES | 3 |
| or BIOLOGY 456 | BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM AND SIGNALING | |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY and ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I and HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I and PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II | ||
| PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I and PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | ||
| Select 0-6 units combined from the following: | 0-6 | |
| INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | ||
| TRAVEL STUDY (department approval required) | ||
| Select additional units of Biology electives numbered 300 or above except for BIOLOGY 303, BIOLOGY 493, BIOLOGY 498, or BIOLOGY 498R, to total 54 units | ||
| Total Units | 54 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique and Writing Requirements | ||
| BIOLOGY 303 | BIOSTATISTICS | 3-4 |
| or PSYCH 215 | BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| CHEM 251 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4-7 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | ||
| PRECALCULUS | ||
| CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| APPLIED CALCULUS SURVEY FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| WRITING IN BIOLOGY | ||
or PWP 371 | WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | |
| Select one of the following: | 2-5 | |
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - II | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | ||
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | ||
| ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY | ||
| Total Units: | 25-32 | |
- 1
No minor required.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | MATH 151 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 5 | BIOLOGY 141 | 5 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | CHEM 104 | 5 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 142 | 5 | BIOLOGY 251 | 4 |
| CHEM 251 | 3 | BIOLOGY 257 | 3 |
| CORE 140 or 120 | 3 | BIOLOGY 493, 498, 498R, or 491 | 0-6 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | CHEM 252, 261, 352, or 458 | 2-5 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | CORE 110 | 3 |
| 15 | 12-21 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 253 | 3 | BIOLOGY 345 or 362 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 254 | 2 | BIOLOGY 303 or PSYCH 215 | 3-4 |
| BIOLOGY 340 or 361 | 4 | PHYSCS 141 | 5 |
| PHYSCS 140 | 5 | BIOLOGY 200 or PWP 371 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | 1 | U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV) | 3 |
| 15 | 18-19 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 498, 493, 498R, or 491 | 1-3 | Biology Elective (If Needed In Major) | 1-4 |
| CHEM 454 or BIOLOY 456 | 3 | BIOLOGY 311 or 363 | 3-4 |
| Biology Electives (If Needed In Major) | 0-6 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | Electives To Total 120 (If Needed) | 0-10 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | ||
| 10-18 | 7-21 | ||
| Total Units: 109-141 | |||
The curriculum in the biology major is somewhat flexible in that there are some required sequences and it allows students to move through other coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a student could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that a biology degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual degree audit for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending a Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration). Opportunities: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal skills, give you the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills, and adds to your resume. Some clubs that may be of particular interest to students with a Biology major include: Active Minds, Pre-Health Club, Rare Afflictions Club, Students Allied for a Green Earth (SAGE), and Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society.
Notes: By completing the requirements of the Biology major, students complete the Bachelor of Science degree requirements. Students who place out of precalculus will need to earn credit in an additional math or computer science course to satisfy the BS degree requirements. Opportunities: This emphasis aligns well with the admission requirements for various health-related professional schools such as Dental, Medicine, Optometry and Veterinary. The Pre-Biomedical Professions emphasis along with a pre-professional certificate in the corresponding area of interest will provide a more intentional path of study to prepare students for application to graduate professional programs. Declaring a certificate along with the major will assist students in tracking prerequisite requirements and connect them with the Pre-Health Professions advisor and additional resources and opportunities for current students.
Notes: Students work with their faculty academic advisors and pre-professional program advisors to determine which course options best fit with their future plans and meet the prerequisites for intended professional schools. This major is flexible enough for students interested in various medical professions to include medical doctor, veterinarian, physician assistant, physical therapist, optometrist, and more. Students who plan to take the MCAT, DAT, or OAT are encouraged to complete the physics sequence prior to taking any of those exams. An advisor will help you determine the sequence that will best meet your goals. Opportunities: Undergraduate research is one option to fulfill the experiential learning requirement and is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate or professional school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities; signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own; and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid. Experiential learning courses are repeatable and many students will work on the same research project over multiple semesters.
Notes: All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new. Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on: career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition. Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.