KSAWorks
KSAWorks
Knowledge • Skills • Abilities
Program checklist · Undergraduate Degree

Biology BS, (includes all specializations for Bachelor of Science program)

Misericordia University · Dallas, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Undergraduate Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0101
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214069
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214069_06dda169
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Suggested Curricula

0 items

    Track I: Cell and Molecular Biology

    8 items
    1. BIO 341
      Genetics
      As published: “Genetics 4 credits”
      4
    2. BIO 343
      Microbiology
      As published: “Microbiology 4 credits”
      4
    3. BIO 345
      Developmental Biology
      As published: “Developmental Biology 3 credits”
      3
    4. BIO 360
      Immunology
      As published: “Immunology 4 credit”
      4
    5. CHM 354
      Biochemistry II
      As published: “Biochemistry II 3 credits”
      3
    6. BIO 435
      Cell Biology
      As published: “Cell Biology 3 credits”
      3
    7. BIO 441
      Molecular Genetics
      As published: “Molecular Genetics 4 credits”
      4
    8. BIO 450
      Endocrinology
      As published: “Endocrinology 3 credits”
      3

    Track II: Organismal Biology

    6 items
    1. BIO 301
      Gross Anatomy
      As published: “Gross Anatomy 5 credits”
      5
    2. BIO 311
      Plant Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      As published: “Plant Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4 credits”
      4
    3. BIO 312
      Invertebrate Zoology
      As published: “Invertebrate Zoology 4 credits”
      4
    4. BIO 346
      General Physiology
      As published: “General Physiology 4 credits”
      4
    5. BIO 351
      Comparative Anatomy
      As published: “Comparative Anatomy 4 credits”
      4
    6. BIO 352
      Histology
      As published: “Histology 4 credits”
      4

    Track III: Ecology and Evolution

    7 items
    1. BIO 303
      Evolution
      As published: “Evolution 3 credits”
      3
    2. BIO 310
      Environmental Biology
      As published: “Environmental Biology 4 credits”
      4
    3. BIO 313
      Marine Biology
      As published: “Marine Biology 4 credits”
      4
    4. BIO 315
      Invasive Species
      As published: “Invasive Species 3 credits”
      3
    5. BIO 335
      Animal Behavior
      As published: “Animal Behavior 4 credits”
      4
    6. BIO 425
      Ecology
      As published: “Ecology 4 credits”
      4
    7. BIO 431
      Field Biology
      As published: “Field Biology 3 credits”
      3

    Specializations

    20 items
    1. Track 1: Microbiology (required)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Track 2: Comparative Anatomy or Gross Anatomy (required)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Track 3: Students can select any track 3 course
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Elective 1: Cell Biology or Genetics (required)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Elective 2: Students can select any 300-400 level biology course
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Track 1: Genetics (required)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Track 2: Students can select any track 2 course
      Not resolved to a course
    8. Track 3: Issues in Conservation Biology
      Not resolved to a course
    9. Elective 1: Students can select any track 3 course (Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Biology, Invasive Species or Marine Biology recommended)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. Elective 2: Students can select any track 3 course or Biostatistics
      Not resolved to a course
    11. Track 1: Cell Biology or Genetics (required)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. Track 2: Students can select any track 2 course
      Not resolved to a course
    13. Track 3: Students can select any track 3 course (Evolution recommended)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. Elective 1: Microbiology or Endocrinology (required)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. Elective 2: Students can select any 300-400 level biology course (Molecular Genetics, Immunology, or Developmental Biology recommended)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. Track 1: Students can select any track 1 course (Endocrinology, Microbiology or Development Biology recommended)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. Track 2: Comparative Anatomy
      Not resolved to a course
    18. Track 3: Students can select any track 3 course (Animal Behavior, Evolution, or Ecology recommended)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. Elective 1: Invertebrate Zoology or Plant Physiology (required)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. Elective 2: Students can select any 300-400 level biology course (General Physiology recommended)
      Not resolved to a course

    Sequence of Required Courses

    0 items

      First Year

      0 items

        First Semester

        4 items
        1. BIO 112
          Cell and Molecular Biology
          As published: “Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credits”
          4
        2. CHM 133
          Chemical Principles I
          As published: “Chemical Principles I 4 credits”
          4
        3. Core 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        4. MTH 171
          Calculus I
          As published: “Calculus I 4 credits”
          4

        Second Semester

        4 items
        1. BIO 113
          Genetics, Evolution and Ecology
          As published: “Genetics, Evolution and Ecology 4 credits”
          4
        2. CHM 134
          Chemical Principles II
          As published: “Chemical Principles II 4 credits”
          4
        3. Core 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        4. MTH 172
          Calculus II
          As published: “Calculus II 4 credits”
          4

        Second Year

        0 items

          First Semester

          4 items
          1. BIO 201
            Organismal Structure and Function
            As published: “Organismal Structure and Function 4 credits”
            4
          2. CHM 243
            Organic Chemistry I
            As published: “Organic Chemistry I 4 credits”
            4
          3. Core 3 credits
            Not resolved to a course
          4. PHY 221
            General Physics I
            As published: “General Physics I 4 credits”
            4

          Second Semester

          5 items
          1. BIO 200
            Sophomore Biology Seminar
            As published: “Sophomore Biology Seminar 1 credit”
            1
          2. BIO 202
            Biological Interactions
            As published: “Biological Interactions 4 credits”
            4
          3. CHM 244
            Organic Chemistry II
            As published: “Organic Chemistry II 4 credits”
            4
          4. Core 3 credits
            Not resolved to a course
          5. PHY 222
            General Physics II
            As published: “General Physics II 4 credits”
            4

          Third Year

          0 items

            First Semester

            5 items
            1. BIO 300
              Junior Biology Seminar
              As published: “Junior Biology Seminar 1 credit”
              1
            2. BIO Elective Track 4 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            3. CHM 353
              Biochemistry I
              As published: “Biochemistry I 3 credits”
              3
            4. Core 3 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Core 3 Credits
              Not resolved to a course

            Second Semester

            6 items
            1. BIO Elective Track 4 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            2. BIO 480
              Biological Research
              As published: “Biological Research 1-2 credits”
              1-2
            3. Core 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Free elective 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Core 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            6. Core 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            Fourth Year

            0 items

              First Semester

              5 items
              1. BIO Elective Track 4 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              2. BIO Major Elective 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              3. Free elective 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              4. BIO 480
                Biological Research
                As published: “Biological Research 1-2 credits”
                1-2
              5. Core 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course

              Second Semester

              5 items
              1. BIO Major Elective 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              2. Free elective 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              3. BIO 400
                Senior Seminar
                As published: “Senior Seminar 1 credit”
                1
              4. Core 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              5. Core 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course

              Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 120

              0 items
                Source. Misericordia University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.misericordia.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2277. Captured page pages/0035.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.