Curriculum Map for the Area of Concentration in Biological Sciences
Option 1: Biology, Pre-Physician Assistant
This map is not intended to be a rigid template. but rather a suggested sequence of courses that will fulfill General Education, Biology Area of Concentration, and requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as well as meet the admission requirements for physician assistant school. 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.
| 1st Freshman Semester |
2nd Freshman Semester |
MSU 101, Discovering University Life
BIOL 171/171L, Principles of Biology
MATH 152, College Algebra
ENG 100, Writing I
PSY 154, Introduction to Psychology
Humanities Course
17 credit hours
|
BIOL 210/210L, Zoology
Computer Science Course
MATH 141, Plane Trigonometry
CHEM 111/111L, Principles of Chemistry I
NAHS 202, Medical Terminology
16 credit hours
|
| 1st Sophomore Semester |
2nd Sophomore Semester |
BIOL 234, Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 304/304L, Genetics
CHEM 112/112L, Principles of Chemistry II
ENG 200, Writing II
Humanities Course
16 credit hours
|
BIOL 215/215L, Botany
BIOL 317/317L, Principles of Microbiology
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I
CMSP 108, Fund. of Speech Communication
15 credit hours
|
| 1st Junior Semester |
2nd Junior Semester |
BIOL 235, Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL 301/301L, Biochemistry
BIOL 380/380L, Cell Biology
PSY 156, Life Span & Develop. Psychology
PHYS 201/201A, Elementary Physics I
17 credit hours
|
BIOL 336, Pathophysiology
BIOL 337/337L, Comparative Anatomy
PHYS 202/202A, Elementary Physics II
SOC 101, General Sociology
APPROVED Elective
17 credit hours
|
| 1st Senior Semester |
2nd Senior Semester |
BIOL 425/425L, Animal Physiology
APPROVED Biology Elective
NAHS 300, Ethical/Legal Issues in Health Care
MATH 353, Statistics
Humanities Course
15 credit hours
|
BIOL 499D, Principles of Evolution
BIOL 461/461L, Ecology
APPROVED Biology Elective
Practical Living Course
APPROVED Elective
15 credit hours
|
Total: 128 hours
