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Resources for Deciding Students

First Year Courses

The following are courses deciding students should plan to take their first year, with some possible variations given the student's background, interests and ability. There are pre-requisites for some courses, as well as important differences between some of the math, science and behavioral science courses. All MU Students must satisfy General Education requirements. In addition to the General Education requirements, HP students must also fulfill pre-requisites for their intended programs. General education courses and pre-requisites may overlap. Students should always check with an advisor to determine which courses are appropriate.

  • Math 1100 or 1120, College Algebra (check with your advisor)
  • Biology 1010 and 1020 or Biology 1500 (check with your advisor)
  • Chemistry 1310 or 1320 or Chemistry 1100 (check with your advisor)
  • History 1100 or 1200
  • English 1000
  • At least one humanities course (Communication 1200 is strongly recommended)
  • Psychology 1000/Rural Sociology 1000/Sociology 1000/Anthropology 1000

Deciding Student First Year Sample Schedule
(not for pre-pharmacy students)

Semester 1 Semester 2

Chemistry 1310 (2 hrs)

Math 1100/1120 (3 hrs)

Humanities (3 hrs)

Psychology 1000 (3 hrs)

HP 1000 (1 hr)

History 1100/1200 (3 hrs)

Chemistry 1320 (3 hrs)

English 1000 (3 hrs)

Bio 1010/1020 (5hrs)

Humanities (3 hrs)

Library Research (1 hr)

Total: 15 hours Total: 15 hours

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Page last updated on:  July 22, 2009

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