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Sample Plan of Study

Biology

This is a sample plan of study for students beginning at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary based on previous earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

First Year

Fall SemesteR 

  • ASI 150: Introduction to the University Experience (1 hour)
  • BIO 151 & 151L: Concepts of Biology I: Cellular & Molecular Biology & Lab (4 hours)
  • CHM 123 & 123L: General Chemistry I & Lab (4 hours)
  • MTH 148: Introductory Calculus I (3 hours)
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • BIO 152 & 152L: Concepts of Biology II: Evolution & Ecology (4 hours)
  • CHM 124 & 124L: General Chemistry II & Lab (4 hours)
  • MTH 149 or 207: Introductory Calculus II or Introduction to Statistics (3 hours)
  • HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
  • CAP Social Science (3 hours) 

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • BIO 299: Biology Seminar (1 hour)
  • BIO 312: General Genetics (3 hours)
  • CHM 313 & 313L: Organic Chemistry & Lab (4 hours)
  • PHY 201 & 201L: College Physics I & Lab (4 hours)

Spring Semester 

  • BIO 310: Ecology (3 hours)
  • CHM 314 & 314L: Organic Chemistry (4 hours)
  • CMM 100: Principles of Oral Communication (3 hours)
  • Social Science Elective (3 hours) 
  • CAP Faith Traditions (3 hours) 

Third Year

Fall Semester 

  • BIO Elective Biomed (3 hours)
  • BIO Elective Env/Eco with Lab (4 hours) 
  • CAP Arts (3 hours)
  • CAP Diversity and Social Justice (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Historical Studies (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • BIO Elective Env/Eco (3 hours)
  • BIO Elective Biomed with Lab (4 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Study Philosophy (3 hours)
  • CAP Inquiry/Integrative (3 hours)
  • General Elective (3 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • BIO Elective with Lab (4 hours)
  • BIO Elective (3 hours)
  • CAP Practical Ethical Action (3 hours)
  • Advanced Religious Studies (3 hours)

SprinG Semester

  • BIO Elective with Lab (4 hours) 
  • BIO 420: Biology Seminar Capstone (1 hour)
  • General Elective (3 hours)
  • General Elective (3 hours)
  • General Elective (1 hour)