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Biological Sciences (Biology and Society), BS

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2023 - 2024 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS
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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
critical course 1    
  4  
  3  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • LIA 101, ASU 101, or other First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
  • Students transferring General Statistics (STP 226 or PSY 230) will fulfill STP 231 requirement
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU
Term 2 15 - 32 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
  4  
  3  
  3  
  3    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 17
Term 3 32 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
  3  
  3    
 
Elective
6    
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Pre-health students should take CHM 233 and CHM 237 instead of the elective in this term. See pre-health website for more information.
  • If CHM 233 and 237 are taken, then CHM 234 and 238 must be taken the following semester.
  • It is not recommended to take more than two lab courses in a term.
  • BIO 311 or HPS 340 will fulfill the upper-division Science and Society requirement for The College.
  • Explore extracurriculars (i.e. service learning, community service, internships, research, student involvement, shadowing, etc.)
  • Attend a Study Abroad 101 Session.
  • Explore minors and certificates.
Term 4 48 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3    
  3    
 
Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Pre-health students should take CHM 234 and CHM 238 instead of electives in this term. See the pre-health website for more information.
  • If CHM 233 and 237 are taken, then CHM 234 and 238 must be taken the following semester.
  • Explore or pursue internship opportunities.
  • Meet with the Career & Professional Development Center to learn how to develop professional skills.
Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3  
  3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Pre-health students should take PHY 111 and 113 instead of an elective this term. See the pre-health website for more information.
  • Students are encouraged to explore research options through BIO 307, 314, 414, plus 484, 492, or 495.
  • Meet with your advisor to discuss ways to maximize your remaining time at ASU (i.e. pre-health; 4+1 Masters Programs; study abroad).
  • Explore graduate school or full-time career opportunities.
Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3    
 
Elective
6    
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Pre-health students should take PHY 112 and 114 instead of electives this term. See the pre-health website for more information.
  • Students are encouraged to explore research options through BIO 307, 314, 414, plus 484, 492, or 495.
Term 7 93 - 106 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 3  
 
Elective
7    
Term hours subtotal: 13
Term 8 106 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  6  
  3    
  2    
Term hours subtotal: 14



2023 - 2024 Major Map
Biological Sciences (Biology and Society), BS
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 15 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • LIA 101, ASU 101, or other First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
  • Students transferring General Statistics (STP 226 or PSY 230) will fulfill STP 231 requirement
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU
Term 2
15 - 32 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Term 3
32 - 48 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Notes:
  • Pre-health students should take CHM 233 and CHM 237 instead of the elective in this term. See pre-health website for more information.
  • If CHM 233 and 237 are taken, then CHM 234 and 238 must be taken the following semester.
  • It is not recommended to take more than two lab courses in a term.
  • BIO 311 or HPS 340 will fulfill the upper-division Science and Society requirement for The College.
  • Explore extracurriculars (i.e. service learning, community service, internships, research, student involvement, shadowing, etc.)
  • Attend a Study Abroad 101 Session.
  • Explore minors and certificates.
Term 4
48 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
  • Pre-health students should take CHM 234 and CHM 238 instead of electives in this term. See the pre-health website for more information.
  • If CHM 233 and 237 are taken, then CHM 234 and 238 must be taken the following semester.
  • Explore or pursue internship opportunities.
  • Meet with the Career & Professional Development Center to learn how to develop professional skills.
Term 5
63 - 78 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Pre-health students should take PHY 111 and 113 instead of an elective this term. See the pre-health website for more information.
  • Students are encouraged to explore research options through BIO 307, 314, 414, plus 484, 492, or 495.
  • Meet with your advisor to discuss ways to maximize your remaining time at ASU (i.e. pre-health; 4+1 Masters Programs; study abroad).
  • Explore graduate school or full-time career opportunities.
Term 6
78 - 93 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Notes:
  • Pre-health students should take PHY 112 and 114 instead of electives this term. See the pre-health website for more information.
  • Students are encouraged to explore research options through BIO 307, 314, 414, plus 484, 492, or 495.
Term 7
93 - 106 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Elective
Hours: 7
Notes:
Term 8
106 - 120 Credit Hours
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