Biology, B.A. Ecology & Biodiversity Concentration

Finish in Four

At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years. Together, we can help you Finish in Four and turn your degree into a great career.

Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.

If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.

First Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
UNV 101University Experience2 credits
ENG 101College Composition I*3 credits
BIO 112General Biology I*4 credits
CHY 111General Chemistry I*4 credits
MAT 201

MAT 131
Probability and Statistics I*
-or-
Calculus I
3-4 credits
First Year Fall Semester Total: 16-17 Credits

First Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
ENG 121College Composition II*3 credits
BIO 113General Biology II4 credits
CHY 112General Chemistry II4 credits
MAT 121Pre-Calculus4 credits
First Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Second Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 261Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
CHY 221Organic Chemistry I4 credits
MAT 201

MAT 131
Probability and Statistics I*
-or-
Calculus I
3-4 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Fall Semester Total: 17-18 Credits

Second Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 262Human Anatomy and Physiology II4 credits
CHY 222Organic Chemistry II4 credits
BIO 200Research Methods in Biology3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Spring Semester Total: 14 Credits

Third Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 350Genetics4 credits
ECY 355General Ecology4 credits
Complete One:Environmental Influences Course:
ENV 200, 210, 301, 302, -or- GEY 114
3-4 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Third Year Fall Semester Total: 17-18 Credits

Third Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
ENV 308GIS I: Fundamentals of GIS4 credits
BIO 315Evolution3 credits
BIO XXX

PSY 360
Biology Elective
-or-
Animal Behavior
3-4 credits
Complete Two:Biodiversity Courses:
BIO 309, 310, 316, 360, 445, -or- GEY 322
8 credits
Third Year Spring Semester Total: 18-19 Credits

Fourth Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 410Advanced Topics in Ecology3 credits
Complete Two:Biodiversity Courses:
BIO 309, 310, 316, 360, 445, -or- GEY 322
8 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
BIO 4XXBiology Capstone:
BIO 400, 495, 499, -or- ENV 408
3-4 credits
Fourth Year Fall Semester Total: 17-18 Credits

Fourth Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO XXX

PSY 360
Biology Elective
-or-
Animal Behavior
3-4 credits
Choose One:BIO 303, 316, -or- BIO 3273-4 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Fourth Year Spring Semester Total: 12-14 Credits

Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 123 credits

* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements

** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component

*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations