Sample 4-yr plan; includes KU Core, effective for students entering KU in/after Fall 2013
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B.A. Human Biology - Applied Behavioral Science
If needed, you can complete MATH 101 or 104 the summer before starting this schedule or complete CHEM 135 the summer after (see footnote #1).
First Year Summer: BIOL 105 Biology Orientation Seminar (1 hr; online course) - required major admission course for students entering KU in/after Fall 2014
First Year Fall
Requirement Fulfilled
# Hours
First Year Spring
Requirement Fulfilled
# Hours
CHEM 1301 Chemistry I
General Science & KU Core
5
CHEM 1353 Chemistry II
General Science
5
BIOL 150/1512 Molecular & Cell. Biol.
General Science & KU Core
4
BIOL 152/153 Organismal Biology
General Science
4
MATH 1151 Calculus I
General Sci & KU Core
3
ABSC 100 Intro. Applied Behav. Sci.
Major Req & KU Core
3
KU Core (ENGL 101)
KU Core
3
KU Core (ENGL 102/105)
KU Core
3
Hours this semester
JR/SR hours this sem.
15
0
Interested in helping with research? See
humanbio.ku.edu/research.
Hours this semester
JR/SR hours this sem.
15
0
(BIOL 105 if not taken in summer - see above)
The AAAC offers affordable tutoring for many intro
courses; attend PLUS sections for BIOL & CHEM.
To be eligible to declare the Human Biology Major, you need to complete BIOL 150, 152, 350, and CHEM 135 with a combined GPA of at least 2.20.
Second Year Fall
Requirement Fulfilled
# Hours
Second Year Spring
Requirement Fulfilled
# Hours
BIOL 350/360 *Principles of Genetics
Major Requirement
3-4
ANTH 304 Fund Physical Anthropology
General Science
3-4
ABSC 160/PSYC 333 Child Develop.
Major Requirement
3
PHSX 1145 / 211+216 Physics I
General Science
4-5
MATH 116 Calculus II
General Science
3
2nd semester language-BA req4
KU Core
5
1st semester language-BA req4
KU Core
5
KU Core
KU Core
3
KU Core
KU Core
3
Hours this semester
JR/SR hours this sem.
* BIOL 350/360 increases to 4 cred hrs beginning Fall 2014.
17-18
3-7
Interested in Study Abroad? This would be a good
time to visit the Office of Study Abroad.
Hours this semester
JR/SR hours this sem.
15-17
3-4
Third Year Fall
Requirement Fulfilled
# Hours
Third Year Spring
Requirement Fulfilled
# Hours
Major Category Class
Major Requirement
3
ABSC 308 Research Methods & Applic.
Major Requirement
4
3rd semester language-BA req4
KU Core
3
Major Category Class6
Major Requirement
3
KU Core
KU Core
3
4th semester language-BA req4
KU Core
3
KU Core
KU Core
3
300+ Level KU Core
KU Core, Jr/Sr Hours
3
300+ Level Elective
Jr/Sr Hours
3
300+ Level KU Core
KU Core, Jr/Sr Hours
3
Interested in an internship? This is an ideal time to
make arrangements.
Hours this semester
JR/SR hours this sem.
15
3-6
Have you considered departmental honors? Inquire
with the applied behavioral science department.
Hours this semester
JR/SR hours this sem.
16
13
Apply for admission to the major! Watch for an
Academic Notice in your myKU Advising Portal.
6,7
Considering going on to a graduate academic or professional program? This would be a good time to start the application process.
Fourth Year Fall
Requirement Fulfilled
# Hours
Fourth Year Spring
Requirement Fulfilled
# Hours
Major Category Class6
Major Requirement
3
Major Category Class6
Major Requirement
3
Major Category Class6
Major Requirement
3
Major Category Class6
Major Requirement
3
BIOL 5703/MATH 365/PSYC 210 Stats.
General Science
3
BIOL 599 Senior Seminar
Major Requirement
1
300+ Level KU Core
KU Core, Jr/Sr Hours
3
300 + Level KU Core
KU Core, Jr/Sr Hours
3
300 + Level Elective
Jr/Sr Hours
2
300 + Level Elective
Jr/Sr Hours
3
Apply for Spring graduation this semester & meet
with your Faculty Mentor.
Hours this semester
JR/SR hours this sem.
14
11-14
Celebrate your accomplishment at May Graduation
with your fellow Jayhawks!!
Hours this semester
JR/SR hours this sem.
13
13
Note: Be sure to check course timetables when they are published to check for time conflicts.
1. Requires a Math ACT score of 26+, a comparable SAT or KU Math Placement Exam score, or credit for a MATH 101 or 104 equivalent course. MATH 121 can be taken instead of
MATH 115 + 116 to fulfill the math requirement.
2. Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHEM 130 is required.
3. CHEM 135 is offered only in spring; BIOL 570 is only in fall.
4. Second language proficiency/third-level & additional foreign language course.
5. Most medical schools require the full CHEM 330, 331, 335, and 336 sequence and PHSX 114/211+216 and PHSX 115/212+236.
6. Refer to DPR and degree checksheets (humanbio.ku.edu). Completion of 2 of 4 major categories required.
7. ABSC 150 recommended as a KU Core course; ABSC 150 may satisfy 3 h of the "Applied Behavioral Science" major concentration category. Note that ABSC 150 is not Jr/Sr credit.
A minimum of 45 Jr./Sr. hours (300+ level) is required for degree completion.
A minimum of 120 hours is required for degree completion.
This sample 4-yr plan is current as of 3/2014.
Please keep in mind that this sample plan provides just one example of how courses could be taken, and it is not meant to substitute for meeting with an academic advisor. It should be used
with an up-to-date Degree Progress Report (DPR) and the appropriate degree requirement checksheet (humanbio.ku.edu/degrees/).