Curriculum Maps: Biology, Non-Teaching
There are two maps presented below. The first map is for the Area of Concentration in Biological Sciences, Option 1, Biology Non-Teaching, a program that was implemented with the Fall 2006 semester; the second map is for the Biology Major, and is intended for students who matriculated to Morehead State University prior to the Fall 2006 semester. These maps are not intended to be rigid templates, but rather a suggested sequence of courses that will fulfill General Education, Area of Concentration, or Biology Major and minor (of your choice) requirements for the baccalaureate degree. Several first year courses require minimum ACT Composite, Math and/or English scores. You should consult with your academic advisor for course scheduling during the pre-registration period for each semester. Full program and course descriptions, as well as degree requirements, can be found in the 2008-2009 Morehead State University Undergraduate Catalog.
Curriculum Map for the Area of Concentration in Biological Sciences
Option 1: Biology
| 1st Freshman Semester |
2nd Freshman Semester |
MSU 101, Discovering University Life
BIOL 171/171L, Principles of Biology
ENG 100, Writing I
MATH 152, College Algebra*
Computers Course
Social & Behavioral Sciences Course
17 credit hours
|
BIOL 210/210L, Zoology
MATH 141, Trigonometry*
CMSP 108, Fund. of Speech Communication
Humanities Course
Practical Living Course
16 credit hours
|
| 1st Sophomore Semester |
2nd Sophomore Semester |
BIOL 215/215L, Botany
CHEM 111/111L, Principles of Chemistry I
ENG 200, Writing II†
Humanties Course
Social & Behavioral Science Course
17 credit hours
|
BIOL 304/304L, Genetics
CHEM 112/112L, Priniciples of Chemistry II
PHYS 201/201A, Elementary Physics I
APPROVED Elective
Social & Behavioral Sciences Course
17 credit hours
|
| 1st Junior Semester |
2nd Junior Semester |
BIOL 317/317L, Principles of Microbiology
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I
PHYS 202/202A, Elementary Physics II
MATH 353, Statistics
15 credit hours
|
BIOL 380/380L, Cell Biology
CHEM 301/301L, Biochemistry
APPROVED Biology Elective
APPROVED Elective***
Humanities Course
16 credit hours
|
| 1st Senior Semester |
2nd Senior Semester |
BIOL 425/425L, Animal Physiology
BIOL 461/461L, Ecology
APPROVED Biology Elective
(Choose two of the three above)**
APPROVED Biology Elective
APPROVED Elective***
APPROVED Elective***
15 credit hours
|
BIOL 426/426L, Plant Physiology
BIOL 461/461L, Ecology
APPROVED Biology Elective
(Choose two of the three above)**
BIOL 499D, CAPSTONE: Principles of Evolution
APPROVED Elective***
APPROVED Elective***
15 credit hours
|
*Students may substitute MATH 174 (Pre-Calculus) for MATH 152 and MATH 141.
†Students may substitute ENG 292 (Technical Composition) for ENG 200.
**Students are required to take either BIOL 425, Animal Physiology, or BIOL 426, Plant Physiology. All students are required to take Ecology; and three Advanced Biology Electives.
*** In addition to the specific courses listed above, you are required to have an additional 4 credit hours of courses that are at the 300-level or above; i.e. one or two of the courses listed above as a General Education course or "Elective" must be at, or above, the 300-level.
Curriculum Map for the Biology Major, Non-Teaching
| 1st Freshman Semester |
2nd Freshman Semester |
MSU 101, Discovering University Life
BIOL 171/171L, Principles of Biology
ENG 100, Writing I
MATH 152, College Algebra*
Computer Science Course
Social & Behavioral Sciences Course
17 credit hours
|
BIOL 210/210L, Zoology
MATH 141, Trigonometry*
CMSP 108, Fund. of Speech Communication
Course in Minor
Practical Living Course
16 credit hours
|
| 1st Sophomore Semester |
2nd Sophomore Semester |
BIOL 215/215L, Botany
CHEM 111/111L, Principles of Chemistry I
ENG 200, Writing II†
Humanties Course
Course in Minor
17 credit hours
|
BIOL 304/304L, Genetics
CHEM 112/112L, Priniciples of Chemistry II
PHYS 201/201A, Elementary Physics I
APPROVED Elective***
Social & Behavioral Sciences Course
17 credit hours
|
| 1st Junior Semester |
2nd Junior Semester |
BIOL 317/317L, Principles of Microbiology
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I
PHYS 202/202A, Elementary Physics II
MATH 353, Statistics
15 credit hours
|
BIOL 380/380L, Cell Biology
CHEM 301/301L, Biochemistry
APPROVED Biology Elective
Course in Minor
Humanities Course
16 credit hours
|
| 1st Senior Semester |
2nd Senior Semester |
BIOL 425/425L, Animal Physiology
BIOL 461/461L, Ecology
APPROVED Biology Elective
(Choose two of the three above)**
Course in Minor
Humanities Course
APPROVED Elective***
15 credit hours
|
BIOL 426/426L, Plant Physiology
BIOL 461/461L, Ecology
APPROVED Biology Elective
(Choose two of the three above)**
BIOL 499D, Principles of Evolution
Social & Behavioral Sciences Course
Course in Minor
15 credit hours
|
Total: 128 hours
*Students may substitute MATH 174, Pre-Calculus, for MATH 152 and MATH 141.
†Students may substitute ENG 292 (Technical Composition) for ENG 200.
**Students are required to take either BIOL 425, Animal Physiology, or BIOL 426, Plant Physiology. All students are required to take Ecology; and three Advanced Biology Electives.
*** In addition to the specific courses listed above, you are required to have an additional 4 credit hours of courses that are at the 300-level or above; i.e. one or two of the courses listed above as a General Education course or "Elective" must be at, or above, the 300-level.
