Biological Sciences
	General Chemistry
	Calculus
	Statistics (Calculus may be used in BSLA)
	Additional Mathematics and Sciences

 

Mathematics and Sciences – (28) credits

The objectives of the mathematics and sciences component of the core curriculum are for students to acquire a foundation of knowledge in mathematics, chemistry, and the biological sciences and physical sciences, an understanding of the scientific method, and the ability to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills to relevant issues.

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Biological Sciences - (8) credits

To fulfill the biological sciences core requirement, all students must complete at least two hours of laboratory credit in biological sciences each week for 32 weeks, or equivalent. Completion of course sequences is recommended.

 

(4) BIOL 110 (Fundamentals of Biology I) *	(4) BIOL 204 (Human Anatomy and Physiology) *
(4) BIOL 111 (Fundamentals of Biology II) *	(4) BIOL 221 (Microbiology) *
(2) BIOL 121 (Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, and Behavior)	(3) BIOL 230 (Biology of the Living Cell)
(3) BIOL 131 (Biology II: Diversity, Development, Structure and Function of Organisms)	(3) BIOL 231 (BIOL III: Cell Structure and Function)
(0.5) BIOL 136 (Quantitative and Problem Solving Skills)	(2) BIOL 232 (Laboratory in BIOL III: Cell Structure and Function) *
(0.5) BIOL 137 (Handling Cells and Tissues, Microscopy)	(1) BIOL 295F (Quantitative Biology of the Living Cell)
(0.5) BIOL 138 (Information and Communication Skills)	(4) BTNY 210 (Introduction to Plant Science) *
(0.5) BIOL 139 (Measurements and Basic Solution Chemistry)	(4) HORT 301 (Plant Physiology) *
(4) BIOL 203 (Human Anatomy and Physiology) *
* Courses with laboratory component.

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General Chemistry - (6) credits

(3) CHM 111 (General Chemistry) and   (3) CHM 112 (General Chemistry)

(4) CHM 115 (General Chemistry) and   (4) CHM 116 (General Chemistry)

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Calculus - (3) credits

(5) MA 161 (Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus I)	(3) MA 220 (Introduction to Calculus)
(4) MA 165 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I)	(3) MA 223 (Introductory Analysis I)

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Statistics - (3) credits

(3) STAT 301 (Elementary Statistical Methods)	(3) STAT 503 (Statistical Methods for Biology)
(3) STAT 501 (Experimental Statistics I)

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Additional Mathematics or Sciences - (8) credits

(3) AGEC 352 (Quantitative Techniques for Firm Decision Making)	(1) CHM 257L (Organic Chemistry Laboratory)
(3) AGEC 451 (Applied Econometrics)	(3) CHM 261 (Organic Chemistry)
(3) AGRY 255 (Soil Science)	(3) CHM 262 (Organic Chemistry)
(3) AGRY 270 (Forest Soils)	(1) CHM 263 (Organic Chemistry Laboratory)
(3) AGRY 320 (Genetics)	(1) CHM 264 (Organic Chemistry Laboratory)
(1) AGRY 321 (Genetics Laboratory)	(2) C S 152 (FORTRAN Programming for Engineers)
(3) AGRY 335 (Weather and Climate)	(2) C S 156 (C Programming for Engineers)
(3) ANSC 221 (Principles of Animal Nutrition)	(4) C S 180 (Programming I)
(4) ANSC 230 (Physiology of Domestic Animals)	(3) EAS 111 (Physical Geology)
(3) BCHM 307 (Biochemistry)	(4) EAS 112 (Historical Geology)
(1) BCHM 309 (Biochemistry Laboratory)	(3) EAS 221 (Survey of Atmospheric Science)
(4) BIOL 221 (Introduction to Microbiology)	(2) ENTM 206 (General Entomology)
(3) BIOL 231 (Biology III: Cell Structure and Function)	(1) ENTM 207 (General Entomology Laboratory)
(2) BIOL 232 (Laboratory in Biology III: Cell Structure and Function)	(3) ENTM 210 (Introduction to Insect Behavior)
(3) BIOL 241 (Biology IV: Genetics and Molecular Biology)	(3) ENTM 340 (Insect Pests of Trees, Turf, and Ornamentals)
(2) BIOL 242 (Laboratory in Biology IV: Genetics and Molecular Biology)	(4) HORT 301 (Plant Physiology)
(2) BIOL 286 (Introduction to Ecology)	(3) HORT 350 (Biotechnology in Agriculture)
(2) BIOL 287 (Organisms and Populations)	(5) MA 162 (Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus II)
(4) BTNY 210 (Introduction to Plant Science)	(4) MA 166 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II)
(3) BTNY 211 (Plants and the Environment)	(3) MA 224 (Introductory Analysis II)
(3) BTNY 301 (Introductory Plant Pathology)	(4) MA 261 (Multivariate Calculus)
(3) BTNY 305 (Fundamentals of Plant Classification)	(3) NRES 255 (Soil Science)
(4) BTNY 316 (Plant Anatomy)	(4) PHYS 152 (Mechanics)
(4) CHM 224 (Introductory Quantitative Analysis)	(3) PHYS 214 (The Nature of Physics)
(3) CHM 255 (Organic Chemistry)	(4) PHYS 220 (General Physics)
(1) CHM 255L (Organic Chemistry Laboratory)	(4) PHYS 221 (General Physics)
(3) CHM 256 (Organic Chemistry)	(3) PHYS 241 (Electricity and Optics)
(1) CHM 256L (Organic Chemistry Laboratory)	(3) STAT 502 (Experimental Statistics II)
(4) CHM 257 (Organic Chemistry)	(3) STAT 511 (Statistical Methods)

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