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BIOLOGY ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer "C" 2008 and after) |
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This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The Liberal Studies and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area, literature, lab,
Gordon Rule, and multicultural requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. Milestones are courses and special requirements neccessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Offtrack) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
Specific academic tracks are available within the biology major including: cell and molecular biology; ecology, evolution, and environmental science; marine biology; mathematical and computational biology, physiology, and neuroscience; plant sciences; pre-professional health science; and zoology. The biology major works best if you can start in the highest math for which you have completed the prerequisites. If you start the biology major in MAC1105 you should plan on taking math and chemistry over the summer to get back on course to graduate in four years. If you begin FSU with earned credit for College Algebra you should take MAC1140 and CHM1045 with lab during Term 1. Your career plans may require you to take science courses beyond the minimum required for the undergraduate degree in biology.
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| Term 1 |
Hrs. |
| ENC1101 or higher English |
3 |
| MAC1105 or higher mathematics |
3 |
| LS History/Humanities/Social Science |
3 |
| LS History/Humanities/Social Science |
3 |
| Total hours |
12 |
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| TERM 2 |
Hrs. |
| ENC1102 or other second English |
3 |
| MAC1140 |
3 |
| CHM1045 with lab |
4 |
| LS History/Humanities/Social Science |
3 |
| Total hours |
13 |
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| TERM 2 |
| Complete MAC1105 |
| Complete ENC1102 or other second English |
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| SUMMER |
Hrs. |
| MAC1114 |
2 |
| CHM1046 with lab |
5 |
| LS History/Humanities/Social Science |
3 |
| Total hours |
10 |
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| TERM 3 |
Hrs. |
| BSC2010 with lab |
4 |
| MAC2311 |
4 |
| MAT2480 |
1 |
| CHM2210 |
3 |
| LS History/Humanities/Social Science |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
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| TERM 3 |
| Complete CHM1045 w/Lab |
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| TERM 4 |
Hrs. |
| BSC2011 with lab |
5 |
| CHM2211 or PHY2053C/2048C |
3-5 |
| STA2171 |
4 |
| LS Social Science/ History/Humanities |
3 |
| Total hours |
15-17 |
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| TERM 4 |
| Complete BSC2010 w/Lab |
| Complete CHM1046 w/Lab |
| Satisfy CLAST |
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| TERM 5 |
Hrs. |
| CHM2211 or PHY2053C/2048C |
3–5 |
| PCB3063 |
3 |
| Biology course with lab |
3–5 |
| BSC3938 |
1 |
| Elective |
1–3 |
| Total hours |
13–17 |
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TERM 5
| Complete BSC2011 with Lab |
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| TERM 6 |
Hrs. |
| PHY2054C |
4 |
| Foreign Language course |
4 |
| BSC3402L |
2 |
| BSC3930 |
1 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total hours |
14 |
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| TERM 6 |
| Complete CHM2210 or PHY2053C/2048C |
| Complete PCB3063, BOT3015, or BSC3402L |
| Begin Foreign Language |
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| TERM 7 |
Hrs. |
| BOT3015 |
2 |
| Biology Area course |
3–5 |
| Biology Elective |
3 |
| Oral Competency course |
3 |
| Foreign Language course |
4 |
| Total hours |
15–17 |
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| TERM 7 |
| Complete a Pre-Graduation Check |
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| TERM 8 |
Hrs. |
| PCB4674 |
3 |
| Biology course with lab |
3–5 |
| Biology Area course |
3–5 |
| Foreign Language course |
4 |
| Total hours |
13–17 |
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| TERM 8 |
| Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks |
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Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: All Health Professions, Biological Scientist, Biotechnologist, Biostatistician, Microbiologist, Epidemiologist, Molecular Biologist, Marine Biologist, Forensic Biologist, Botanist/Zoologist, Research Biologist, Fisheries Biologist, Geneticist, Wildlife Ecologist, Bio-Informatics Specialist, Environmental Scientist, Scientific Illustrator, Environmental Attorney, Science Writer, Environmental Resource Manager, Teacher: University, Community College, High School
Representative Employers: Educational Institutions, Consulting Firms, Research Institutions, Law Offices, Biotechnology Companies, Publishers, Biomedical Products Manufacturers, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Laboratories, Museums, Zoos, Aquaria, Botanical Gardens, Federal and State Agencies involved in agriculture, commerce, defense, diplomacy, education, environmental protection, intelligence, law enforcement, public health
International Opportunities
International study is available for all students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course work towards various minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is important to consult with the academic advisor for this major before participating in an International Programs opportunity. Interested students should also contact the Office of International Programs.
This Map is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between the University and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. The University specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any Map at any time within the student’s period of study at the University.
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