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Suggested Course Sequence – BA Biology

Bachelor Of Arts- Biology

Access the complete curriculum for the BA, Biology, from the Natural Sciences Department section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.

Course Loads

Maximum of 18 credits allowed for all semesters.

Year 1

LEARNING COMMUNITIES are generally completed in the first year (LC1 in the 1st semester; LC2 in the 2nd semester)

MATH REQUIREMENT

Students are expected to complete MTH134 Precalculus  by the end of the second year of study. Depending upon the Math background, a student may be required to complete lower-level Math courses as a prerequisite to the required MTH134. Therefore, students should begin their Math studies in Year 1.

FIRST SEMESTER

  • BIO109/L General Biology I (3/1)
  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVE (3)
  • Total Credits (13)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • BIO110/L General Biology II (3/1)
  • MTH134 Precalculus  (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES (6)
  • FREE ELECTIVES (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CHE110/L General Chemistry I (4/0)
  • NCS310 Biostatistics (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES (6)
  • FREE ELECTIVES (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

SECOND SEMESTER

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • BIO302/L General Ecology (3/1) OR BIO325 Cell Biology (3/1)
  • CMP311 Adv English Composition (3)
  • FREE ELECTIVES (6)
  • Total Credits (13)

SECOND SEMESTER

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER