Overview
The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Science and Mathematics program provides academic, language, and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting requirements, students progress into the BS program of their choice. Other degree options are available as well. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.
Three types of undergraduate IYO Science and Mathematics programs are available.
International Year One: Science and Mathematics Program (1 Semester)
This program is composed of one semester of International Year One programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 credits
| CAS-101 | Strategies of Success | 1 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| MATH-134 | Calculus for Management & Social Sciences | 4 |
| MATH-165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| - | Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory (where applicable): | |
| BIO-114 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIO-L114 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS-151 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS-L151 | University Physics Lab I | 1 |
International Year One: Science and Mathematics Program (2 Semesters)
This program is composed of two semesters of International Year One programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 9 courses with corresponding laboratories, 33 credits
Semester 1 (5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 credits)
| CAS-101 | Strategies of Success | 1 |
| EAP-101 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking I | 4 |
| EAP-102 | Foundations of Reading and Writing I | 4 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| MATH-134 | Calculus for Management & Social Sciences | 4 |
| MATH-165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| - | Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory (where applicable): | |
| BIO-114 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIO-L114 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS-151 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS-L151 | University Physics Lab I | 1 |
Semester 2 (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-L111 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
| - | Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory (where applicable): | |
| BIO-111 | Introduction to the Cell | 3 |
| BIO-L111 | Introduction to the Cell Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH-166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-151 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS-L151 | University Physics Lab I | 1 |
| UES-111 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| UES-L111 | Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
International Year One: Science and Mathematics Program (3 Semesters)
This program is composed of three semesters of International Year One programming. Academic English courses taken in term 1 are not for academic credit. All courses taken in terms 2 and 3 will count towards the student's undergraduate degree.
Requirements: 14 courses with corresponding laboratories, 37 credits
Semester 1 (5 courses, 4 credits)
| AE-041 | English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4 | 0 |
| AE-042 | English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4 | 0 |
| AE-043 | Student Engagement for Academic Success | 0 |
| AE-044 | American Culture Through Literature | 0 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| MATH-134 | Calculus for Management & Social Sciences | 4 |
| MATH-165 | Calculus I | 4 |
Semester 2 (5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 credits)
| CAS-101 | Strategies of Success | 1 |
| EAP-101 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking I | 4 |
| EAP-102 | Foundations of Reading and Writing I | 4 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| AMST-101 | American History and Culture | 4 |
| - | Any Creativity and Innovation (CI) course | 3 |
| - | Subsequent math course (if required) based on semester one math placement | 4 |
Semester 3 (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-L111 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
| - | Choose one of the following courses with the corresponding laboratory (where applicable): | |
| BIO-111 | Introduction to the Cell | 3 |
| BIO-L111 | Introduction to the Cell Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH-166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-152 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS-L152 | University Physics Lab II | 1 |
| UES-111 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| UES-L111 | Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
Note: course selection and sequence may vary based on math placement and intended major