BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Environmental Biology and Evolution Track (Comprehensive)
The following is a sample schedule – your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 04/21/2025, is based on the 2025-26 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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| GLG 171: Environmental Geology |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Second semester (spring)
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15 |
Third semester (fall)
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| Gen Ed: Humanity |
3 |
| Gen Ed: Social and Behavioral sciences |
3 |
| Total hours |
14 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| Gen Ed: Arts |
3 |
| Total hours |
16 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| Gen Ed: Social and Behavioral sciences |
3 |
| Total hours |
14 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| Elective |
3 |
| Total hours |
16 |
Seventh semester (fall)
| Courses |
Hours |
| BIO578: Behavioral Ecology or upper-level BIO elective course |
4 |
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| BIO elective (upper division) |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Gen Ed: Cultural Competence |
3 |
| Total hours |
16 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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| BIO 562: Freshwater Ecosystems |
4 |
| BIO elective (upper division) |
3 |
| Gen Ed: Public Issues |
3 |
| Any Elective |
1 |
| Total hours |
14 |
Tips for success
- You may be able to graduate sooner if you have transfer or dual credit. Check with
your advisor.
- Your path to graduation may vary slightly based on your choice of general education
electives and placement in English and mathematics.
Review general education courses
