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. Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).
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 17503 | 5 |
| MATH 15304 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 11301 | 3 |
| Social Science General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 16503 | 5 |
| MATH 18303 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 12301 | 3 |
| Fine Arts General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| HHP 10001 | 1 |
| 15 | |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 24202 | 3 |
| CHEMSTRY 11403 | 4 |
| Ethnic/Gender General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| SPEECH 10601 | 3 |
| Course to count toward a minor4 | 3-4 |
| 16-17 | |
| Total Credits: 16-17 | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 26402 | 5 |
| CHEMSTRY 1240 or GEOLOGY 11402 | 4 |
| Physical Activity General Education Elective1 | 1 |
| History and Global Studies Elective1 | 3 |
| Course(s) to count toward a minor4 | 2-3 |
| 15-16 | |
| Total Credits: 15-16 | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 32402 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 34502 | 3 |
| ENVSS 32302 | 4 |
| Course(s) to count toward a minor4 | 5-6 |
| 17-18 | |
| Total Credits: 17-18 | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 33302 | 3 |
| ENVSS 33301 | 3 |
| Humanities General Education Elective1 | 3 |
| Course(s) to count toward a minor4 | 3-6 |
| 12-15 | |
| Total Credits: 12-15 | |
| Year 4 | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 32302 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 34602 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 36502 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 37502 | 4 |
| 15 | |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
| Year 4 | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 49902 | 1 |
| ENVSS 33402 | 3 |
| Courses to count toward a minor4 | 10-11 |
| 14-15 | |
| Total Credits: 14-15 | |
- 1
General education requirement
- 2
Biology major requirement
- 3
General education and Biology major requirement
- 4
Elective or minor requirement