“The capacity to blunder slightly is the real marvel of DNA. Without this, we would still be anaerobic bacteria and there would be no music.” — Lewis Thomas
Typical Four Year Plan
Completion of Creighton's bachelor's degree program within four years requires taking an average of 16 credit hours per semester, as well as timely completion of the core and degree requirements. Below is a suggested timetable for Biology majors. Students desiring a lighter load during the regular academic year may wish to consider summer school offerings in order to complete 32 hours or more per year. For information on the General and Core Requirements, students should consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Biology courses are in blue. Support courses are in red. Credit hours are in parentheses.
| Freshman Year | |
|---|---|
| General Biology - BIO 201 &
205 (4) General Chemistry - CHM 203 & 204 (4) Freshman Seminar (1) Core Courses (6) 15 credits |
General Biology - BIO BIO 202 &
206 (4) General Chemistry - CHM 205 & 206 (4) Core Courses (7-9) 15-17 credits |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Biology Course (3-4) Organic Chemistry - CHM 321 & 322 (4) Core Courses (7-10) 15-17 credits |
Biology Course (3-4) Organic Chemistry - CHM 323 & 324 (4) Core Courses (7-10) 15-17 credits |
| Junior Year | |
| 1 or 2 Biology Courses (3-8) General Physics - PHY 201 & 205 (4) Core and Electives (3-8) 15-17 credits |
1 or 2 Biology Courses (3-8) General Physics - PHY 202 & 206 (4) Core and Electives (3-8) 15-17 credits |
| Senior Year | |
| 1 or 2 Biology Courses (3-8) Directed Independent Research (1-3) Core and Electives (4-10) 15-17 credits |
1 or 2 Biology Courses (3-8) Directed Independent Research (1-3) Core and Electives (4-10) 15-17 credits |