Biology B.S.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 46 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 75 | |
| Total Units | 121 | |
Biology Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division: | ||
| BIOL-111 & 111L | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology Lab,Principles of Cell/Molecular Biology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-112 & 112L | Principles of Organismal Biology and Principles of Organismal Biology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-220 & 220L | Cell Biology and Cell Biology Lab | 4 |
| CHEM-120 & 120L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM-121 & 121L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| MATH-180C | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| or MATH-270C | Health Professions Statistical Methods | |
| PSCI-223C & 223CL | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids and Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Lab | 4 |
| or PSCI-130 & 130CL | Introduction to Physics I and General Physics I Lab | |
| PSCI-225 & 225L | Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity and Magnetsm Lab | 4 |
| or PSCI-131 & 131L | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | |
| Lower Division Biology Elective (Lecture/Lab) | 4 | |
| Upper Division: | ||
| BIOL-309 & 309L | Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL-311 & 311L | Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL-315 & 315L | General Ecology and Ecology Field and Lab Practicum | 4 |
| BIOL-485 | Undergrad Biological Research | 2 |
| or BIOL-488 | Biology Senior Project | |
| or BIOL-450 | UG Research or Internship Program | |
| or BIOL-406 | Research Methods in Neurobiology | |
| BIOL-499C | Capstone Seminar in Biology | 2 |
| CHEM-304 & 304L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Techniques I | 4 |
| Select four (4) upper division lecture/lab combinations 2 | 16 | |
| Total Units | 75 | |
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Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
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In consultation with your academic advisor, select four lecture/lab combinations that best align with your career goals. Additional course selections in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Engineering Physics and Psychology maybe approved on a case-by-case basis.
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Biology.
Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| BIOL-111 | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-111L | Principles of Biology Lab,Principles of Cell/Molecular Biology Lab | 1 |
| CHEM-120 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-120L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| BIOL-112 | Principles of Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-112L | Principles of Organismal Biology Lab | 1 |
| CHEM-121 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM-121L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| PSYC-103C | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MATH-180C | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| BIOL-220 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-220L | Cell Biology Lab | 1 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| THEO-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| KINE-148C | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Lecture | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| BIOL-PLHD4 | Biology Elective | 4 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| MATH-270C | Health Professions Statistical Methods | 3 |
| BIOL-311 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL-311L | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| PSCI-PLGP1 | Physics 1 Requirement | 4 |
| CHEM-304 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-304L | Organic Chemistry Techniques I | 1 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| BIOL-309 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL-309L | Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| PSCI-PLGP2 | Physics 2 Requirement | 4 |
| BIOL-315 | General Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL-315L | Ecology Field and Lab Practicum | 1 |
| HIST-PLCR1 | History Core Req (US Hist Or Democracy) | 3 |
| SOC-100C | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| BIOL-488 | Biology Senior Project | 2 |
| BIOL-PLHD8 | Biology Elective 8 Units | 8 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| BIOL-499C | Capstone Seminar in Biology | 2 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| BIOL-PLHD8 | Biology Elective 8 Units | 8 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 121 | |