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2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, BS (43-380) (Area 1: General Biology) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Suggested Schedule


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Semester Total: 16 Hours


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Sophomore Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 16-17 Hours


Junior Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 14-15 Hours


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Senior Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 14 Hours


Senior Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 14 Hours


Biology Major (Area 1: General Biology), BS Degree - 120 Hours


  • + A grade of C or higher is required in this course as a prerequisite for BIOL 3611 .
  • * This major requires 10 hours (3-5 courses) of Life Science Electives. Choose appropriate classes from the list in the Undergraduate Catalog/Central Degree Audit.
  • ** This major requires 4 hours (1 course) of Ecology/Wildlife Biology Electives. Choose an appropriate class from the list in the Undergraduate Catalog/Central Degree Audit.
  • 10 This course fulfills Competency 10 - Integration in the General Education program. The hours count in the major, not in general education.
  • To satisfy the General Education Assessment (GEA) Policy, students must take the GEA after they earn 60 credit hours but before earning 75 credit hours. Transfer students who have more than 60 hours earned should take the exam during their second semester at UCM. Students must achieve a passing score of 425 to meet graduation requirements. Students may register for the GEA through MyCentral. Contact UCM Testing Services (HUM 216, 660-543-4919, testingservices@ucmo.edu) for more information.