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Biopsychology (B.S.)

Biopsychology (B.S.)

Students MUST register for the following courses:

Course Number Course Credits
IDFY 101 First Year Seminar 3
Select Pathway: Mathematics-First or Chemistry-First
CHEM 105* EITHER General Chemistry I AND 4
CHEM 105L* Lab: General Chemistry I 0
MATH or STAT 269 OR Mathematical Science* 3
*Please review the Biological Sciences Guidance on Mathematics-First and Chemistry-First Pathways.
In some cases, MATH 102 is recommended as a preparatory course in the first semester for later success in CHEM 105.
ONE of the following combinations:
Bioscience Track (Biological Sciences Department Advising)
BIOL 170⁺ Cellular Foundations of Life AND 4
BIOL 170L⁺ Lab: Cellular Foundations of Life 0
OR
Allied-Health Track (Psychology, Criminal Justice & Sociology Department Advising)
BIOL 185 Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND 4
BIOL 185L Lab: Human Anatomy and Physiology I 0
⁺If you are considering a medically related profession, you should register for BIOL 170/170L.
Students SHOULD register for the following course:
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

Select from the following General Education options to complete your schedule:

Course Credits
COMM 105 (24GE: Oral Communication) 3
History** (24GE: History) 3
Language Course (24GE: Language; CHIN, FREN, GERM, SPAN) 3
WELL 1xx** (24GE: Holistic Wellness) 1

Recommended total credits your first semester: 12-15 credits

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Specific major-related questions may be directed to Dr. Erik Lindquist or Dr. John Harms, deptbiology@messiah.edu.