Bachelor of Science in Biology, BS Biology
This is a sample curriculum plan for the Biology BS within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major, and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to the Advising Contacts page for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 191 | Biology I: Intro to Cell & Molecular | 4 |
| MATH 254 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 192 | Biology II: Intro to Diversity of Life | 4 |
| MATH 143 | College Algebra I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| FA/FS | Foundations of Art or Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 304 | Biology III: Ecology & Evolution | 4 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 144 | College Algebra II | 2 |
| FA/FS | Foundations of Art or Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 310 | Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| Choose One: MATH 160 MATH 170 | Survey of Calculus Or Calculus I | 4 |
| FH | Foundations of Humanities* | 3 or 4 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences in 2nd field | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 or 18 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| CMB Class w/ Lab | Refer to Catalog | 4 |
| CHEM 307 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 308 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| BIOL 320 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| Required Communication Course | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| CMB Class w/o lab | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| BIOL 400 | Organic Evolution | 3 |
| PHYS 111 or 211 | General Physics I or Physics with Calculus I | 4 or 5 |
| Required Communication Course | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 15 or 16 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| EEB Class w/ Lab | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| Physiology Requirement | Refer to Catalog | 3 or 4 |
| PHYS 112 or 212 | General Physics II or Physics with Calculus II | 4 or 5 |
| Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 or 18 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Finishing Foundation Course | Refer to Catalog | 3 or 4 |
| EEB Class w/o Lab | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| BIOL 488 | Senior Outcomes Assessment | 0 |
| Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 12 or 13 |
Comments/Notes
- Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view prerequisites
- The major’s curriculum starts at Math 143. Enrollment in a math course below Math 143 has the potential to extend date of graduation
- Some EEB and CMB classes are only offered during the Fall or Spring of Even/Odd years. Consult advising if you have any questions on what you can take
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract
- *Foundational course offerings here