2014-2015 Catalogue
Last Updated 2/17/2015
Major Academic Plan (MAP)
DRAFT (not official until approved by your major advisor)
Broad Field Natural Science Major-Biology concentration
This chart shows a typical means toward completing major requirements, but is not the only means; students should work with their
advisors to plan out their program in a way that meets their goals. Students should also talk to their advisor about classes not on the
MAP. This MAP is not an official document it is an information sheet only. Students are fully responsible for knowing the current
requirements of their academic program.
Fall
1st Year
1
CHEM 120 S
MATH 114A M2 and MATH
114B1 or Math 231 M
2nd Year BIO 151 ESU or 181 ESU1
GEOS 102 S
Spring
4
CHEM 121
S1
Summer
4
TOTAL
CREDITS
EARNED:
3-4
4
4
BIO 152 S or 1821
GEOS 103 S1
4
4
3rd Year
PHYS 130 S or 201 S1
BIO Elective3 (3-4 credits)
4
3-4
PHYS 131 S or 202 S1
BIO Elective 3 (3-4 credits)
4
3-4
4th Year
BIO elective3 (3-4 credits)
3-4
BIO elective3 (3-4 credits)
3-4
5th
Year*(If
Needed)
*5th year may be needed depending on minor and/or additional certifications desired.
1
There is some flexibility in the order of the Chemistry/ Biology/ and Physics sequence courses. It is recommended that Chemistry be
taken freshman year and Biology no later than sophomore year. Chem and Bio can also be taken concurrently freshman year. Physics
is best taken junior year.
2
This class is required during this semester. If you are unable to take this class during this semester please talk to your advisor for remapping.
3
Sixteen credits in electrives in Biology, or courses completed through the UW-Madison Collaborative program to be chosen in
consultation with a Biology Department Advisor. Note that some of these courses may require MATH 321 and MATH 322 as
prerequisites