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Program checklist · B.S.

Biology, B.S.

York College of Pennsylvania · York, PA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0101
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
217059
CourseShelf checklist
CK_217059_0efc83b7
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

General Education Requirement

0 items

    First Year Seminar

    1 item
    1. FYS 100
      First-Year Seminar
      As published: “First-Year Seminar 3 credit hours”
      3

    Foundations Requirements

    0 items

      Communication course

      1 item
      1. FCO 105
        Rhetorical Communication
        As published: “Rhetorical Communication 3 credit hours”
        3

      Advanced Communication course

      1 item
      1. Satisfied by major (BIO 392 and BIO 393 ) 6 credit hours
        Not resolved to a course

      Quantitative Fluency course

      1 item
      1. Satisfied by major (MAT 120 or MAT 171 ) 3-4 credit hours
        Not resolved to a course

      Choose 3 credits of the following American Citizenship courses

      4 items
      1. ECO 201
        Principles of Economics (Micro)
        As published: “Principles of Economics (Micro) 3 credit hours”
        3
      2. HIS 111
        American History from Colonization to Civil War
        As published: “American History from Colonization to Civil War 3 credit hours”
        3
      3. HIS 112
        American History from Civil War to Global Power
        As published: “American History from Civil War to Global Power 3 credit hours”
        3
      4. PS 101
        American Government
        As published: “American Government 3 credit hours”
        3

      Choose 3 credits of the following Global Citizenship courses or students have the option to complete this requirement by successfully completing 6 credits of the same foreign language

      5 items
      1. ECO 200
        Principles of Economics (Macro)
        As published: “Principles of Economics (Macro) 3 credit hours”
        3
      2. G 100 World Regional Geography 3 credit hours
        Not resolved to a course
      3. HIS 102
        The West in the World
        As published: “The West in the World 3 credit hours”
        3
      4. PHL 111
        Comparative Philosophy
        As published: “Comparative Philosophy 3 credit hours”
        3
      5. PS 102
        Contemporary Global Issues
        As published: “Contemporary Global Issues 3 credit hours”
        3

      Disciplinary Perspectives Requirement

      0 items

        Choose 3 credits of the following Humanities courses

        5 items
        1. FLM 216
          Introduction to Film
          As published: “Introduction to Film 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. HIS 101
          The Foundation of the West
          As published: “The Foundation of the West 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. LIT 100
          Exploring Global Literature
          As published: “Exploring Global Literature 3 credit hours”
          3
        4. PHL 221
          Introduction to Philosophy
          As published: “Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours”
          3
        5. PHL 238
          Race, Gender, and Sexuality
          As published: “Race, Gender, and Sexuality 3 credit hours crosslisted as WGS 238 Race, Gender, and Sexuality 3 credit hours”
          3

        Choose 3 credits of the following Arts courses

        3 items
        1. ART 101
          Art and Visual Culture
          As published: “Art and Visual Culture 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. CRW 272
          Introduction to Creative Writing
          As published: “Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. MUS 186
          Listening to Music
          As published: “Listening to Music 3 credit hours”
          3

        Choose 3 credits of the following Social and Behavioral Sciences courses

        7 items
        1. ECO 205
          Economic Perspectives
          As published: “Economic Perspectives 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. ENT 150
          Introduction to Entrepreneurship
          As published: “Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. MKT 100
          Principles of Marketing
          As published: “Principles of Marketing 3 credit hours”
          3
        4. PS 110
          Introduction to Political Science
          As published: “Introduction to Political Science 3 credit hours”
          3
        5. PSY 100
          General Psychology
          As published: “General Psychology 3 credit hours”
          3
        6. REC 101
          Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society
          As published: “Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society 3 credit hours”
          3
        7. SOC 100
          Introduction to Sociology
          As published: “Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours”
          3

        Natural and Physical Sciences course

        1 item
        1. Satisfied by major (BIO 142 ) 4 credit hours
          Not resolved to a course

        Constellation Requirement

        0 items

          Required Courses

          0 items

            Required Major Courses

            27 items
            1. BIO 142
              Molecules, Genes and Cells
              As published: “Molecules, Genes and Cells 4 credit hours”
              4
            2. BIO 152
              Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
              As published: “Evolution, Ecology and Diversity 4 credit hours”
              4
            3. BIO 240
              Genetics
              As published: “Genetics 4 credit hours”
              4
            4. BIO 241
              Genetics Lab
              As published: “Genetics Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            5. BIO 290
              Biostatistics
              As published: “Biostatistics 3 credit hours”
              3
            6. BIO 392
              Biology Inquiry I: Genes to Ecosystems
              As published: “Biology Inquiry I: Genes to Ecosystems 3 credit hours”
              3
            7. BIO 393
              Biology Inquiry 2: Genes to Ecosystems
              As published: “Biology Inquiry 2: Genes to Ecosystems 3 credit hours”
              3
            8. CHM 134
              General Chemistry I
              As published: “General Chemistry I 4 credit hours”
              4
            9. CHM 135
              General Chemistry I Lab
              As published: “General Chemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            10. CHM 136
              General Chemistry II
              As published: “General Chemistry II 4 credit hours”
              4
            11. CHM 137
              General Chemistry II Lab
              As published: “General Chemistry II Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            12. CHM 234
              Organic Chemistry I
              As published: “Organic Chemistry I 4 credit hours”
              4
            13. CHM 235
              Organic Chemistry I Lab
              As published: “Organic Chemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            14. PHY 110
              General Physics I
              As published: “General Physics I 4 credit hours”
              4
            15. PHY 111
              General Physics I Lab
              As published: “General Physics I Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            16. PHY 112
              General Physics II
              As published: “General Physics II 4 credit hours”
              4
            17. PHY 113
              General Physics II Lab
              As published: “General Physics II Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            18. Physical Education and Wellness 2 credit hours
              Not resolved to a course
            19. BIO 224
              Plant and Animal Physiology
              As published: “Plant and Animal Physiology 4 credit hours”
              or: BIO 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours
              4
            20. BIO 221
              Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
              As published: “Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            21. AND
              Not resolved to a course
            22. BIO 222
              Human Anatomy & Physiology II
              As published: “Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours”
              4
            23. BIO 223
              Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
              As published: “Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            24. CHM 236
              Organic Chemistry II
              As published: “Organic Chemistry II 4 credit hours”
              4
            25. CHM 237
              Organic Chemistry II Lab
              As published: “Organic Chemistry II Lab 0 credit hours”
              or: BIO 350 Biochemistry I 4 credit hours
              0
            26. BIO 351
              Biochemistry I Lab
              As published: “Biochemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
              0
            27. MAT 120
              Applied Calculus
              As published: “Applied Calculus 3 credit hours”
              or: MAT 171 Calculus I 4 credit hours
              3

            Note

            0 items

              Biology Electives

              18 items
              1. BIO 300
                Terrestrial Ecology
                As published: “Terrestrial Ecology 4 credit hours”
                4
              2. BIO 304
                Botany
                As published: “Botany 4 credit hours”
                4
              3. BIO 306
                Animal Behavior
                As published: “Animal Behavior 4 credit hours”
                4
              4. BIO 308
                Animal Physiology
                As published: “Animal Physiology 4 credit hours”
                4
              5. BIO 324
                Marine Ecology of the Chesapeake Bay
                As published: “Marine Ecology of the Chesapeake Bay 4 credit hours”
                4
              6. BIO 330
                Microbiology
                As published: “Microbiology 4 credit hours”
                4
              7. BIO 332
                Developmental Biology
                As published: “Developmental Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              8. BIO 350
                Biochemistry I
                As published: “Biochemistry I 4 credit hours”
                4
              9. BIO 351
                Biochemistry I Lab
                As published: “Biochemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
                0
              10. BIO 352
                Biochemistry II
                As published: “Biochemistry II 4 credit hours”
                4
              11. BIO 354
                Immunology
                As published: “Immunology 4 credit hours”
                4
              12. BIO 355
                Immunology Lab
                As published: “Immunology Lab 0 credit hours”
                0
              13. BIO 358
                Cell and Molecular Biology
                As published: “Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              14. BIO 360
                Neurobiology
                As published: “Neurobiology 4 credit hours”
                4
              15. BIO 364
                Virology
                As published: “Virology 4 credit hours”
                4
              16. BIO 370
                Evolutionary Biology
                As published: “Evolutionary Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              17. BIO 372
                Conservation Biology
                As published: “Conservation Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              18. BIO 404
                Ecological Action
                As published: “Ecological Action 4 credit hours”
                4

              Biotechnology Concentration

              8 items
              1. BIO 330
                Microbiology
                As published: “Microbiology 4 credit hours”
                4
              2. BIO 350
                Biochemistry I
                As published: “Biochemistry I 4 credit hours”
                4
              3. BIO 351
                Biochemistry I Lab
                As published: “Biochemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
                0
              4. BIO 352
                Biochemistry II
                As published: “Biochemistry II 4 credit hours”
                4
              5. BIO 354
                Immunology
                As published: “Immunology 4 credit hours”
                4
              6. BIO 355
                Immunology Lab
                As published: “Immunology Lab 0 credit hours”
                0
              7. BIO 358
                Cell and Molecular Biology
                As published: “Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              8. Choose 4 credits from the Biology Electives
                Not resolved to a course

              Cellular and Molecular Concentration

              9 items
              1. BIO 330
                Microbiology
                As published: “Microbiology 4 credit hours”
                4
              2. BIO 332
                Developmental Biology
                As published: “Developmental Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              3. BIO 350
                Biochemistry I
                As published: “Biochemistry I 4 credit hours”
                4
              4. BIO 351
                Biochemistry I Lab
                As published: “Biochemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
                0
              5. BIO 352
                Biochemistry II
                As published: “Biochemistry II 4 credit hours”
                4
              6. BIO 354
                Immunology
                As published: “Immunology 4 credit hours”
                4
              7. BIO 355
                Immunology Lab
                As published: “Immunology Lab 0 credit hours”
                0
              8. BIO 358
                Cell and Molecular Biology
                As published: “Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              9. Choose 4 credits from the Biology Electives
                Not resolved to a course

              Ecology and Conservation Concentration

              9 items
              1. BIO 300
                Terrestrial Ecology
                As published: “Terrestrial Ecology 4 credit hours”
                4
              2. BIO 304
                Botany
                As published: “Botany 4 credit hours”
                4
              3. BIO 306
                Animal Behavior
                As published: “Animal Behavior 4 credit hours”
                4
              4. BIO 324
                Marine Ecology of the Chesapeake Bay
                As published: “Marine Ecology of the Chesapeake Bay 4 credit hours”
                4
              5. BIO 330
                Microbiology
                As published: “Microbiology 4 credit hours”
                4
              6. BIO 370
                Evolutionary Biology
                As published: “Evolutionary Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              7. BIO 372
                Conservation Biology
                As published: “Conservation Biology 4 credit hours”
                4
              8. BIO 404
                Ecological Action
                As published: “Ecological Action 4 credit hours”
                4
              9. Choose 4 credits from the Biology Electives
                Not resolved to a course

              General Elective Courses

              0 items

                Suggested Course Sequence

                0 items

                  Freshman Year

                  0 items

                    Fall Semester (14-15 credits)

                    5 items
                    1. BIO 142
                      Molecules, Genes and Cells
                      As published: “Molecules, Genes and Cells 4 credit hours”
                      4
                    2. CHM 134
                      General Chemistry I
                      As published: “General Chemistry I 4 credit hours”
                      4
                    3. CHM 135
                      General Chemistry I Lab
                      As published: “General Chemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
                      0
                    4. FYS 100
                      First-Year Seminar
                      As published: “First-Year Seminar 3 credit hours”
                      3
                    5. MAT 120
                      Applied Calculus
                      As published: “Applied Calculus 3 credit hours”
                      or: MAT 171 Calculus I 4 credit hours
                      3

                    Spring Semester (15 credits)

                    6 items
                    1. BIO 152
                      Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
                      As published: “Evolution, Ecology and Diversity 4 credit hours”
                      4
                    2. CHM 136
                      General Chemistry II
                      As published: “General Chemistry II 4 credit hours”
                      4
                    3. CHM 137
                      General Chemistry II Lab
                      As published: “General Chemistry II Lab 0 credit hours”
                      0
                    4. FCO 105
                      Rhetorical Communication
                      As published: “Rhetorical Communication 3 credit hours”
                      3
                    5. Foundations - American Citizenship course 3 credit hours
                      Not resolved to a course
                    6. Physical Activity and Wellness 1 credit hour
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Sophomore Year

                    0 items

                      Fall Semester (14 credits)

                      6 items
                      1. BIO 290
                        Biostatistics
                        As published: “Biostatistics 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      2. CHM 234
                        Organic Chemistry I
                        As published: “Organic Chemistry I 4 credit hours”
                        4
                      3. CHM 235
                        Organic Chemistry I Lab
                        As published: “Organic Chemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
                        0
                      4. Disciplinary Perspectives course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. Foundations - Global Citizenship course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. Physical Activity and Wellness course 1 credit hour
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Spring Semester (14 credits)

                      7 items
                      1. BIO 240
                        Genetics
                        As published: “Genetics 4 credit hours”
                        4
                      2. BIO 241
                        Genetics Lab
                        As published: “Genetics Lab 0 credit hours”
                        0
                      3. BIO 350
                        Biochemistry I
                        As published: “Biochemistry I 4 credit hours”
                        4
                      4. BIO 351
                        Biochemistry I Lab
                        As published: “Biochemistry I Lab 0 credit hours”
                        or: CHM 236 Organic Chemistry II 4 credit hours
                        0
                      5. CHM 237
                        Organic Chemistry II Lab
                        As published: “Organic Chemistry II Lab 0 credit hours”
                        0
                      6. Elective course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      7. Disciplinary Perspectives course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Junior Year

                      0 items

                        Fall Semester (16-17 credits)

                        8 items
                        1. BIO 220
                          Human Anatomy & Physiology I
                          As published: “Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours OR Constellation course 3 credit hours *”
                          4
                        2. BIO 221
                          Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
                          As published: “Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 0 credit hours”
                          0
                        3. BIO 392
                          Biology Inquiry I: Genes to Ecosystems
                          As published: “Biology Inquiry I: Genes to Ecosystems 3 credit hours”
                          3
                        4. PHY 110
                          General Physics I
                          As published: “General Physics I 4 credit hours”
                          4
                        5. PHY 111
                          General Physics I Lab
                          As published: “General Physics I Lab 0 credit hours”
                          0
                        6. Disciplinary Perspectives course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        7. Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        8. * Students who plan to take BIO 224 should take the Constellation course. Students who do not plan to take BIO 224 should take BIO 220 and BIO 221 .
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Spring Semester (17 credits)

                        7 items
                        1. BIO 222
                          Human Anatomy & Physiology II
                          As published: “Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours”
                          4
                        2. BIO 223
                          Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
                          As published: “Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 0 credit hours”
                          or: BIO 224 Plant and Animal Physiology 4 credit hours
                          0
                        3. BIO 393
                          Biology Inquiry 2: Genes to Ecosystems
                          As published: “Biology Inquiry 2: Genes to Ecosystems 3 credit hours”
                          3
                        4. PHY 112
                          General Physics II
                          As published: “General Physics II 4 credit hours”
                          4
                        5. PHY 113
                          General Physics II Lab
                          As published: “General Physics II Lab 0 credit hours”
                          0
                        6. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        7. Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Senior Year

                        0 items

                          Fall Semester (14 credits)

                          4 items
                          1. Biology elective OR Elective course 4 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. Biology elective OR Elective course 4 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course

                          Spring Semester (14-16 credits)

                          4 items
                          1. Biology elective OR Elective course 4 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. Biology elective OR Elective course 4 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. Constellation course OR Elective course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. Elective courses 3-5 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
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