A Hypothetical Plan to Complete a BS degree in Biology

at KSU in 8 Semesters
This hypothetical schedule is for illustrative purposes only. It shows you the type of
course load you must take in order to complete a 123 semester hour BS degree in 4 years
(8 semesters) without going to summer school. This will usually necessitate taking 4-5
courses plus associated labs per semester. Any lesser load will prevent you from
graduating in 4 years (or necessitate going to summer school). The exact semester in
which courses are taken can vary from the example below; there are many other
combinations that will work. This plan also shows a suggested order in which certain
courses need to be taken (e.g., Math & Chemistry). It is very important that you begin
your career by immediately taking Math and Science courses. DO NOT take only General
Education courses in the first two years. See your advisor for more details and for help.
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FRESHMAN YEAR:
Semester 1 -- Fall Semester 2 -- Spring

Course Credit Course Credit

KSU 1101 03 Biol 2107 04

Chem 1211 03 Chem 1212 03
Chem 1211L 01 Chem 1212L 01
Engl 1101 03 Engl 1102 03
Math 1113 03 Math 1190 04

Total 13 Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR:
Semester 3 -- Fall Semester 4 -- Spring

Course Credit Course Credit

Anth/Psy/Soc/Geog 2105 02 Biol 3300 04

Biol 2108 04 Chem 3362 03
Chem 3361 03 Chem 3362L 01
Chem 3361L 01 Biol 3370 04
Art/Music/Thtr 1107 03 Engl 2110 03
Stat 3125 03 Hist 1110 03

Total 16 Total 18

JUNIOR YEAR:
Semester 5 -- Fall Semester 6 -- Spring
Course Credit Course Credit

Biol 3380 03 Biol/Btec Elective 04

Com or FL or Phil 03 Cell & Molecular 03-04
Physio Req. 04 Hist 2112 03
Phys 1111 04 Phys 1112 04
Pols 1101 03

Total 17 Total 14-15

SENIOR YEAR:
Semester 7 -- Fall Semester 8 -- Spring

Course Credit Course Credit

Biology/BTEC 07-08 Biology/BTEC electives 04
Free electives 06 Free electives 03
HPS 1000 03 Related Studies 03
Econ 1100 03

Total 16-17 Total 13

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Grand Total: 123

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