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Biology & Chemistry
Morehead State Univ.
150 University Blvd
Lappin Hall, Rm 103
Morehead, KY 40353
(606) 783-2945

Curriculum Map for the Area of Concentration in Biological Sciences
Option 1: Biology, Pre-Chiropractic

This map is not intended to be a rigid template. but rather a suggested sequence of courses that will fulfill General Education, Biology Area of Concentration, and requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as well as meet the admission requirements for chiropractic school.  Several first year courses require minimum ACT Composite, Math and/or English scores.  You should consult with your academic advisor for course scheduling during the pre-registration period for each semester.  Full program and course descriptions, as well as degree requirements, can be found in the 2009-2010 Morehead State University Undergraduate Catalog.

 

 

 

 

1st Freshman Semester 2nd Freshman Semester

MSU 101, Discovering University Life
BIOL 171/171L, Principles of Biology
MATH 152, College Algebra
ENG 100, Writing I
Computer Science Course
CMSP 108, Fund. of Speech Communication

17 credit hours

BIOL 210/210L, Zoology
BIOL 234, Human Anatomy & Physiology I
MATH 141, Plane Trigonometry
PSY 154, Introduction to Psychology
Humanities Course


16 credit hours

1st Sophomore Semester 2nd Sophomore Semester

BIOL 235, Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL 304/304L, Genetics
CHEM 111/111L, Principles of Chemistry I
ENG 200, Writing II
Social & Behavioral Science Course

16 credit hours

BIOL 215/215L, Botany
CHEM 112/112L, Principles of Chemistry II
MATH 353, Statistics
NAHS 202, Medical Terminology
Social & Behavioral Science Course

16 credit hours

1st Junior Semester 2nd Junior Semester

BIOL 380/380L, Cell Biology
CHEM 326/326L, Organic Chemistry I
PHYS 201/201A, Elementary Physics I
Humanities Course


14 credit hours

APPROVED Biology Elective*
BIOL 301/301L, Biochemistry 
PHYS 202/202A, Elementary Physics II
Practical Living Course
APPROVED Elective

16 credit hours 
1st Senior Semester 2nd Senior Semester

BIOL 425/425L, Animal Physiology
BIOL 317/317L, Principles of Microbiology
APPROVED Biology Elective*
APPROVED Biology Elective*
APPROVED Elective

16 credit hours

BIOL 499D, Principles of Evolution
BIOL 461/461L, Ecology
APPROVED Biology Elective*
Humanities Course
APPROVED Elective

16-17 credit hours

 


Total: 127-128 hours

*Suggested Biology Electives:

BIOL 336, Pathophysiology
BIOL 337/337L, Comparative Anatomy
BIOL 446/446L, Biotechnology
BIOL 424/424L, Immunology