Plan of study: General Biology
Suggested Plan of Study
Biology Degree Plan
Year 1 |
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Fall semester |
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BIO 105 |
Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology |
3 |
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BIO 106 |
Laboratory Biology |
1.5 |
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CHY 113 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHY 114 |
Laboratory Techniques I |
1 |
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ENG 100 |
College Writing |
3 |
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EYE |
Entry Year Experience |
3 |
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Total credits |
14.5 |
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Spring semester |
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BIO 107 |
Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity and Evolution (Science Exploration) |
4.5 |
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CHY 115 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
3 |
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CHY 116 |
Laboratory Techniques II |
1 |
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MAT 152 |
Calculus A |
4 |
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Core curriculum course |
Creative Expression, Socio-cultural Analysis or Cultural Interpretation |
3 |
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15.5 |
Year 2 |
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Fall semester |
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BIO 109 |
Biological Principles III: Functional Biology |
3 |
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BIO 201 |
Genetics |
3 |
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CHY 251 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHY 252 |
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I |
2 |
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MAT 220 |
Statistics for the Biological Sciences |
4 |
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Total credits |
15 |
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Spring semester |
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BIO 217 |
Evolution |
3 |
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BIO Area requirement |
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3 – 5 |
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CHY 253 |
Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
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Core curriculum course |
Creative Expression, Socio-cultural Analysis or Cultural Interpretation |
3 |
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Core curriculum course |
Creative Expression, Socio-cultural Analysis or Cultural Interpretation |
3 |
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Total credits |
15 -- 17 |
Year 3 |
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Fall semester |
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BIO Area requirement |
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3 – 5 |
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Physics |
Elements of Physics I or General Physics I |
4 |
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PHY 114 |
Introductory Physics Laboratory I |
1 |
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Core curriculum course |
Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility and Citizenship |
3 |
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Thematic cluster course |
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3 |
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Total credits |
14 -- 16 |
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Spring semester |
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BIO Area requirement |
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3 – 5 |
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Physics |
Elements of Physics II or General Physics II |
4 |
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PHY 116 |
Introductory Physics Laboratory II |
1 |
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Thematic cluster course |
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3 |
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Thematic cluster course |
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3 |
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Total credits |
14 -- 16 |
Year 4 |
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Fall semester |
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BIO elective(s) |
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variable |
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Diversity course |
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3 |
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International course |
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3 |
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Total credits |
variable |
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Spring semester |
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BIO elective(s) |
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variable |
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Capstone course |
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3 |
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Total credits |
variable |
Note: Total credits must add up to 120. Suggested schedule is based on 8 semesters with approximately 15 credits per semester. Summer courses can reduce course load during the year.
Now accepting applications for part-time faculty for next academic year (Fall 2013 and Spring 2013)
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern Maine seeks part-time science faculty applicants to teach Human Anatomy and Physiology lectures, Pathophysiology lecture, and Animal Physiology lab courses for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. Doctorate in Biology or related field required. Prior teaching experience strongly favored. Please submit a cover letter describing your areas of expertise and past experience, vita and list of three references. Submit materials to the following contact: Lisa Moore, Department of Biological Sciences, 96 Falmouth St., Portland ME 04103, or lmoore@usm.maine.edu. USM is an EEO/AA employer committed to diversity, quality and reasonable accommodation.
Application review process begins May 6th until positions are filled.
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