TSAP - Biology, BS

Location(s): West Lafayette

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About the Program

The Biology major allows a student to pursue a general curriculum with the bachelor of science as a terminal degree or as preparation for graduate work or professional school. This major is designed to give a student maximum flexibility in designing a plan of study suited to individual needs and interests. This curriculum is excellent preparation for a number of careers in both academic and industrial research and professions in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.

Degree Requirements

120 Credits Required

Program Requirements

Purdue University

Fall 3rd Year

CHM 25500 - Organic Chemistry For The Life Sciences I Credits: 3.00
CHM 25501 - Organic Chemistry For The Life Sciences Laboratory I Credits: 1.00
Biology Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
Applied Calculus II or Gen Ed - Credit Hours: 3.00
Language and Culture I - Credit Hours: 3.00

13-14 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

BIOL 28600 - Introduction To Ecology And Evolution Credits: 2.00
CHM 25600 - Organic Chemistry For The Life Sciences II Credits: 3.00
CHM 25601 - Organic Chemistry For The Life Sciences Laboratory II Credits: 1.00
BIOL Group A Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Language and Culture II - Credit Hours: 3.00
ENGL - Technical Writing Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

STAT 50300 - Statistical Methods For Biology Credits: 3.00
BIOL Group B Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00-4.00
BIOL Lab Elective(s) - Credit Hours: 2.00-4.00
Language and Culture III - Credit Hours 3.00
Multidisciplinary Elective - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00

11-17 Credits

Spring 4th Year

BIOL Elective (50000>level) - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
CHM Chemistry Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
CS Computing Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
Great Issues in Science Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00

12-15 Credits

TSAP Disclaimer

The TSAP program is based on a specific two-year TSAP plan. Purdue doesn’t guarantee completion of the bachelor’s degree in four semesters if one chooses to enter a major other than the specific TSAP program at Purdue., Please consult the major department for more information.

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Note

A minimum 2.0 Biology GPA and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required.
Additional courses at 30000-level or higher may be required to complete the required 32 Upper Credits at Purdue.
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