Overview
The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Biology program provides academic, language, and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting requirements, students progress into the Biology major. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.
Three types of undergraduate IYO Biology programs are available.
International Year One: Biology (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 |
| MATH-134 | Calculus for Management & Social Sciences | 4 |
| BIO-114 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIO-L114 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
Progression Requirements:
2.0 GPA
Notes:
Course schedules are subject to change based on course availability, prerequisite requirements, and placement exams.
International Year One: Biology 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 |
| MATH-134 | Calculus for Management & Social Sciences | 4 |
| BIO-114 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIO-L114 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
Semester 2 (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
| BIO-111 | Introduction to the Cell | 3 |
| BIO-L111 | Introduction to the Cell Laboratory | 1 |
| - | Subsequent math course based on semester 1 math placement | 4 |
Progression Requirements:
2.0 GPA
Notes:
Course schedules are subject to change based on course availability, prerequisite requirements, and placement exams.
International Year One: Biology 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 |
| - | One math course based on math placement | 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 |
| BIO-114 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIO-L114 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH-134 | Calculus for Management & Social Sciences | 4 |
Semester 3 (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)
| EAP-103 | Foundations of Listening and Speaking II | 4 |
| EAP-104 | Foundations of Reading and Writing II | 4 |
| BIO-111 | Introduction to the Cell | 3 |
| BIO-L111 | Introduction to the Cell Laboratory | 1 |
| - | Subsequent math course based on semester 1 math placement | 4 |
Progression Requirements:
2.0 GPA
Notes:
Course schedules are subject to change based on course availability, prerequisite requirements, and placement exams.