Biological Sciences Curriculum Worksheet (2016-2017)
Bachelor of Science & Entomology, Prepharmacy, Biology, and Toxicology Emphasis Areas This worksheet outlines required courses for this major. Students are expected to be familiar with general education and majorspecific requirements for their intended major as outlined in the Clemson Undergraduate A nnouncements. Additionally, students must satisfy any Tri-County prerequisites for the courses below. Students must earn 30 credits at Tri-County and a 2.5 GPA during their Bridge year to complete Bridge program requirements. If any of the following requirements are met through dual enrollment and/or AP/IB credit or students wish to enroll in other courses, consult the Undergraduate Announcements and the Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge academic requirements. These worksheets are supplemental planning aids and are for informational purposes only.
General Education Requirements
Tri-County Courses
Clemson Courses
1. English Composition-3-6 credits
ENG 103 or ENG 101 + ENG 102
ENGL 1030 or ENGL 1999 + 1030
2. Oral Communication-3 credits
SPC 200 or SPC 205
COMM 1500 or COMM 2500
A. Communication
B. Mathematical, Scientific, and Technological Literacy 1. Mathematics-7 credits
MAT 120 MAT 140
STAT 2300 MATH 1060
2. Natural Science w/ Lab16-18 credits
BIO 113* or BIO 101 BIO 114* or BIO 102 CHM 110 CHM 111
BIOL 1100 or BIOL 1030/1050 BIOL 1110 or BIOL 1040/1060 CH 1010 CH 1020
*Bio 113 and 114 are highly recommended
3. Mathematics or Natural Science
Will be satisfied through Natural Science w/lab requirements.
C. Arts & Humanities
1. Literature-3 credits
Select one course from the following: ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 205, ENG 206, ENG 208, ENG 209, or ENG 220
2. Non-Literature
Will complete course at Clemson.
D. Social Sciences
Will complete course at Clemson.
E. Cross-Cultural Awareness
Will complete course at Clemson.
F. Science and Technology in Society
Will complete course at Clemson.
Note: Students will enroll in BIOL 1010 at Clemson.
Select one course from the following: ENGL 2120, ENGL 2130, ENGL 2140, or ENGL 2150
Note: Advising worksheets are supplemental planning aids. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and meet degree requirements as stated in the applicable Undergraduate Announcements. For additional information about this worksheet, contact Dr. Brian Dominy (
[email protected]).
Suggested Biological Sciences BS Core Courses Sequence TCTC Course ENG 101 or ENG 103 BIO 1131 or BIO 101 CHM 110 MAT 140
Fall Semester
Clemson Course ENGL 1999 or ENGL 1030 BIOL 11001 or BIOL 1030/1050 CH 1010 MATH 1060
Total Hours: 15-16
Spring Semester TCTC Course ENG 102 or Arts & Hum. (Lit.) Req.2 SPC 200 or SPC 205 BIO 1141 or BIO 102 CHM 111 MAT 120
Clemson Course ENGL 1030 or Arts & Hum. (Lit.) Req.2 COMM 1500 or COMM 2500 BIOL 11101 or BIOL 1040/1060 CH 1020 STAT 2300
Total Hours: 17-18
Additional Course Options for Biological Sciences BS Majors TCTC Course CHM 211 PHY 201 or PHY 221 Social Science Requirement3
Clemson Course CH 2330/2270 PHYS 2070/2090 or PHYS 1220/1240 Social Science Requirement3
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BIO 113 and BIO 114 strongly recommended. If BIO 101 and 102 are taken, the remaining 1-2 credits must be satisfied by extra credits completed at Clemson 2
If ENG 101 + 102 is taken for English Composition requirement, ENG 102 should be taken instead of the Arts & Humanities (Lit.) requirement. 3
Select any course from the Bridge Student Academic Guide that fulfills the Social Science and Cross Cultural Awareness requirements. Any student with dual enrollment or AP/IB credit for any of the above mentioned courses should consult pages 121-122 of the Undergraduate A nnouncements and Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge program requirements.