Mathematical Sciences Curriculum Worksheet (2016-2017) Bachelor of Science Biology Concentration
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 Announcements. 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-8 credits
MAT 140 MAT 141
2. Natural Science w/ Lab-10 credits BIO 113 BIO 114 3. Mathematics or Natural Science
MATH 1060 MATH 1080 BIOL 1100 BIOL 1110
Will be satisfied through Natural Science w/Lab requirements.
C. Arts & Humanities 1. Literature
Will complete course at Clemson.
2. Non-Literature
Will complete course at Clemson.
D. Social Sciences-3 credits
Select one course from the following: Select one course from the following: ANT 101, ECO 210, ECO 211*, ANTH 2010, ECON 2120, ECON 2110, GEO 102, HIS 101, HIS 102, GEOG 1030, HIST 1720, HIST 1730, HIS 122, HIS 201, HIS 202, HIST 1220,HIST 1010, HIST 1020, PSC 201, PSC 220, PSY 201, POSC 1010, POSC 1020, PSYC 2010, SOC 101, or SOC 205 SOC 2010, or SOC 2020 *recommended
E. Cross-Cultural Awareness
Will be fulfilled by Social Science requirement when one of the above courses is completed.
F. Science and Technology in Society
Will complete course at Clemson.
Major-Specific Requirements
Tri-County Courses
Clemson Courses
A. Foreign Language-3-4 credits
Take one course from the following: SPA 101, 102*, 201*, 202*
Three credits (1020 or above) in a modern language are required for graduation.
*102, 201, or 202 is most recommended since 101 may only count as elective credit in major.
Note: Students will enroll in the Computer Science requirement at Clemson.
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. Leo Rebholz (
[email protected]).
Suggested Mathematical Sciences BS (Biology) Core Courses Sequence Fall Semester TCTC Course ENG 101 or ENG 103 BIO 113 MAT 140 Social Science Requirement1
Clemson Course ENGL 1999 or ENGL 1030 BIOL 1100 MATH 1060 Social Science Requirement1
Total Hours: 15
Spring Semester TCTC Course ENG 102 or SPC 200 or SPC 2052 BIO 114 MAT 141 Foreign Language Req.1
Clemson Course ENGL 1030 or COMM 1500 or COMM 25002 BIOL 1110 MATH 1080 Foreign Language Req.1
Total Hours: 15-16
Additional Course Options for Mathematical Sciences BS (Biology) Majors TCTC Course HSS 205 MAT 240 MAT 242 PHY 201 1
Clemson Course STS 1010 MATH 2060 MATH 2080 PHYS 2070/PHYS 2090
See Mathematics Sciences BS (Biology) curriculum worksheet for suggested courses to fulfill this requirement.
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If ENG 101 + 102 is taken for English Composition requirement, ENG 102 should be taken instead of the SPC 200 or SPC 205 course. Any student with dual enrollment or AP/IB credit for any of the above mentioned courses should consult pages 126-127 of the Undergraduate Announcements and Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge program requirements.