Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Genetics and Cellular Biology
The first two years of biology and chemistry courses are identical for all specializations. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts will complete six courses in fine and performing arts or humanities, including one year of the same foreign language.
Year 1 Fall Semester
(4) BIOL 150 Biology I (BLS, EL)
(4) CHEM 121A General Chemistry I (BPS)
(1) CHEM 125A General Chemistry Lab I (EL)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(5) MATH 145 Calculus for Life Sciences (FQR)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
18 - Total Credits
Year 1 Spring Semester
(4) BIOL 151 Biology II (BLS)
(4) CHEM 121B General Chemistry II (BPS)
(1) CHEM 125B General Chemistry Lab II
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills or ACS 101 Public Speaking
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 Fall Semester
(4) BIOL 220 Genetics (BLS)
(3) CHEM 241A Organic Chemistry I (BPS)
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
(4) STAT 244 Statistics (BICS)
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
17 - Total Credits
Year 2 Spring Semester
(4) BIOL 319 Cell & Molecular Biology
(3) CHEM 241B Organic Chemistry II (BPS)
(2) CHEM 245 Organic Chemistry Lab
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(3) Elective
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 Fall Semester
(4) BIOL Non-GCB Elective
(3) CHEM 351 Biochemistry I or CHEM 451A Biochemistry
(5) PHYS 131/PHYS 131L College Physics I or PHYS 151/PHYS 151L University Physics I
(3) Elective
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 Spring Semester
(3) CHEM 352 Biochemistry II or CHEM 451B Biochemistry
(5) PHYS 132/PHYS 132L College Physics II or PHYS 152/PHYS 152L University Physics II
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)
(3) Elective
14 - Total Credits
Year 4 Fall Semester
(4) BIOL GCB Elective 300 or 400 Level
(1) BIOL 492 Biological Sci Colloquium I
(3) BIOL 418A or BIOL 452
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(2) Health Experience (EH)
13 - Total Credits
Year 4 Spring Semester
(3) BIOL GCB Elective 400 Level
(1) BIOL 492M or BIOL 497
(3) Experience U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity (ERGU)
(3) Experience Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education (EREG)
(3) Elective
13 - Total Credits
Total Hours 120
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer AND satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, As, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If 'Minor' requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
