Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation. See your advisor for additional guidance. A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.). Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.
This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan. Some courses may not be offered every term. All courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all formats.
Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.
Bachelor of Science students who have not maintained a “C” or higher average in one year (2 semesters) of high school world language course must complete a minimum of one semester in a university-level world language with a grade of "C" or better.
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 10202 | 1 |
| BIOLOGY 16503 | 5 |
| MATH 15304 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 11301 | 3 |
| Social Science General Education Elective 1 | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 17503 | 5 |
| ENGLISH 12301 | 3 |
| HHP 10001 | 1 |
| MATH 18303 | 3 |
| Social Science General Education Elective 1 | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 21402 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 24202 | 3 |
| CHEMSTRY 11403 | 4 |
| Historical Perspectives General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 22404 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 33302 | 3 |
| CHEMSTRY 12402 | 4 |
| Humanities General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 20402 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 34502 | 3 |
| Global Studies General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| SPEECH 10601 | 3 |
| Fine Arts General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 32402 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 43402 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 49902 | 1 |
| Ethnic and Gender General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| Physical Activity General Education Elective1 | 1 |
| 14 | |
| Total Credits: 14 | |
| Year 4 | Credits |
|---|---|
| If accepted into an approved cytotechnology program such as School of Cytotechnology, State Laboratory of Hygiene at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Articulation agreement), students will earn their final 30 credits of advanced biology from that professional cytotechnology school. At the end of the fourth year of study, students will earn a bachelor’s from UW-Platteville as well as a certificate in cytotechnology from the professional cytotechnology school. | 30 |
| 30 | |
| Total Credits: 30 | |
- 1
General education requirement
- 2
Biology major requirement
- 3
General education and biology major requirement
- 4
Electives