Biology/Optometry B.S.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MTH 109 (3) |
| Natural Science | BIO 103 (4) |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | BIO 200 (3) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 103 – General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 104 – General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 200 – Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| CHM 101 – General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 102 – General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 201 – Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 202 – Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 309 – Biochemistry | 3 |
| MTH 109 – Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 110 – Calculus II | 3 |
| MTH 218 – Biostatistics | 3 |
| EPS 101 – General Physics I | 4 |
| EPS 102 – General Physics II | 4 |
| Social Science (PSY 100) | 3 |
| BIO Elective w/ Lab (one being Microbiology) | 12 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- BIO B.S. Optometry Majors fulfill the Natural Science and Quantitative Reasoning Cores, along with the Intensive Writing II Proficiency.
- The Providence College Core will satisfy the NECO admission requirement in English.
- The first year courses at NECO will be accepted as transfer credits to complete the remaining requirements for the Providence College degree.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| BIO 103 | General Biology I (Natural Science) | 4 |
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MTH 109 | Calculus I (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| BIO 104 | General Biology II | 4 | |
| CHM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4 | |
| MTH 110 | Calculus II | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| CHM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| EPS 101 | General Physics I | 4 |
| BIO 200 | Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics (Intensive Writing II) or BIO/FREE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 18 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| CHM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 | |
| BIO 200 | Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics (Intensive Writing II) or BIO/FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| EPS 102 | General Physics II | 4 | |
| CORE/FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 18 | 36 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO Elective w/ Lab (Microbiology) | 4 | |
| CHM 309 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Social Science (PSY 100) | 3 | |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| OAT – September Test Administration | ||
| TOTAL | 16 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO Elective w/ Lab | 4 | ||
| MTH 218 | Biostatistics | 3 | |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 98 | ||
