SAMPLE CURRICULUM (B.S. in BIOLOGY)
Premedical, Preosteopathic, and Predental
This is a suggested curriculum for students majoring in biology at Oakland University who wish to also pursue a concentration in preprofessional studies in medicine, osteopathy, or dentistry. Some course selection, as well as sequence, may vary according to the student's personal preference as well as scheduling considerations.
FIRST YEAR
| FALL |
WINTER |
| BIO 111 Biology (4) | BIO 113 Biology (4) |
| BIO 116 Biology Lab (1) | CHM 145 Gen. Chemistry (4) |
| CHM 144 Gen. Chem. (4) | CHM 148 Chemistry Lab (2) |
| CHM 147 Chemistry Lab. | MTH One of three math options(4) |
| MTH One of three math options (4) | G.E. Elective (4) |
| G.E. Elective (4) | |
SECOND YEAR
| FALL |
WINTER |
| BIO 321 Physiology (4) | BIO Intro. Biochem. (4) |
| BIO 322 Anat. & Physiol. Lab (1) | BIO 326 Intro. Biochem. Lab.(1) |
| CHM 235 Organic Chem. (4) | CHM 234 Organic Chem. (4) |
| MTH One of three math (4) | CHM 237Org. Chem. Lab. (2) |
| ALS 200 Tech. for Effective Reading (2) | PHY 101 Gen. Phys. I (4) |
| | CLS 102 Stud. in Vocab. & Etymol. (4) |
THIRD YEAR
| FALL |
WINTER |
| BIO 341 Genetics (4) | BIO 323, 324 Development. Bio. & Lab (5) |
| BIO 407, 408 Cell Biochem. & lab (5) | BIO or CHM Elective (4) |
| PHY 102 Gen. Phys. II (4) | |
| PHY 158 Gen. Phys. Lab (2) | |
| Free elective | |
*Students who take CHM 453, 454 Biochemistry & Lab (4) instead of BIO 325,326 are warned that the CHM courses do not count toward the BIO major but are counted toward the concentration in preprofessional studies.
FOURTH YEAR:
During the fourth year students will complete remaining courses for a degree in his/her chosen major. Consult with departmental adviser.
