Typical Course Schedule—First 2 Years

FIRST YEAR

FallSpring

1. Biology Introductory Course I (Select one)

  • BIOL 110L: Principles of Biology I with Lab
  • BIOL 112L: Perspectives in Biology I with Lab -students with BIO AP exam scores of 4, 5, or IB exam scores of 7 have the option to take BIOL 112 instead of 110

1. Biology Introductory Course II (Select one)

  • BIOL 111L: Principles of Biology II with Lab
  • BIOL 113L: Perspectives in Biology II with Lab -prerequisite:  BIOL 112L

2. CHEM 131 General Chemistry I

  • Optional for students with AP credit for CHEM 131 as it may be used to satisfy general chemistry I requirement 
    • Students with pre-med interests should consult the Health Professions Advising Office for consultation on applicability of AP credit to med school requirements

    • Students with AP CHEM credit who opt take the CHEM 171/173 & 172/210 first year organic series may use satisfy general chemistry and organic chemistry requirements for UPBM majors

2. CHEM 132 General Chemistry II

  • Optional for students with AP credit for CHEM 132 as it may be used to satisfy general chemistry II requirement 
    • Students with pre-med interests should consult the Health Professions Advising Office for consultation on applicability of AP credit to med school requirements

    • Students with AP CHEM credit who opt take the CHM 171/173 & 172/210 first year organic series may use satisfy general chemistry and organic chemistry requirements for UPBM majors

3. Additional Course3. Additional Course
4. Additional Course4. Additional Course

*Intended biology majors are strongly recommended to take introductory biology and chemistry courses first year 

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FallSpring

1. Introductory Genetics (Select one)

  • BIOL 190: The Human Genome - required for BS major in ecology and evolutionary biology

  • BIOL 198: Principles of Genetics - required for BS major in biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, molecular genetics, and microbiology (see neuroscience website for application to major)
    •  Either may be used to satisfy requirement for the BA in biological sciences and the BS in computational biology

    • Either may be used for students on pre-med tracks

1. Introductory Biochemistry (Select one)

  • BIOL 250: Intro to Biochemistry

  • BIOL 252: Principles of Biochemistry - strongly recommended BS in biochemistry track

    •  Required for BS majors in biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, molecular genetics, and microbiology
    • Optional for the BA in biological sciences and the BS major in ecology and evolutionary biology.
    • Recommended for students with medical school interests
2. CHEM 203/207: Organic Chemistry I + Lab - students with credit for CHEM 171/173 First Year Organic Chemistry I may use to satisfy requirement2. CHEM 204/208: Organic Chemistry II + Lab - students with credit for CHEM 172/210 First Year Organic Chemistry II may use to satisfy requirement
3. Additional Course3. Additional Course
4. Additional Course4. Additional Course

  • Majors are officially declared in spring of sophomore year. UPBM majors should contact the UPBM administrator to set-up tentative schedule & receive advisor assignment. Neuroscience majors should contact the brain and cognitive science undergraduate coordinator.  
  • AP credit for chemistry, calculus, statistics, and physics may be used to satisfy allied requirements.
  • Quest, honors and higher level courses may be used with approval.