Example of a 4-Year Schedule
EXAMPLE OF A FOUR YEAR SCHEDULE IN BIOLOGY:
All Biology majors in the teaching option are assigned a faculty advisor from the Biology department. Students meet with their advisor during preregistration at which time they discuss course selections.
The following is an example of a possible schedule for a Biology major with the Teaching Option at Ithaca College. This should be used only as a guideline. There are many different schedules that fulfill the graduation requirements for Biology. Electives include general education requirements (including a writing requirement), a minimum of two additional Biology courses and additional free electives. A complete listing and description of all requirements and courses is contained in the Ithaca College Undergraduate Announcements.
YEAR 1
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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| Principles of Biology I | Principles of Biology II |
| Principles of Chemistry I | Principles of Chemistry II |
| Calculus I | Experimental Chemistry I |
| Literacy Education for the Secondary/Middle School Teacher | Early Field Experience: Theory and Practice |
| Elective (may include Calc.II) |
*note: Math requirements may be met by taking other courses such as Calculus for Decision Making followed by Statistics...
YEAR 2
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
|
| General Ecology | Genetics |
| Intro to Physics I or Principles of Chemistry III | Intro to Physics II or Principles of Chemistry IV |
| Educational Psychology | Educating Children with Special Needs |
| Electives | Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
| Elective |
YEAR 3
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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| Cell Biology | Research in Biology |
| Literature of Biology | Social and Cultural Foundations of Education |
| Biology Seminar | Biology Seminar |
| Second Language Acquisition | Evolution |
| Electives | Electives |
YEAR 4
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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| Pedagogy and Practice Across the Disciplines | Professional Semester in Education |
| Pedagogy and Practice for the Science Teacher | Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching |
| Biology Elective | |
| Electives |