International Year One: Biology Program
Overview
The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Biology program provides the academic, language, and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting progression 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 program lengths are also available to students and each semester counts toward the student’s undergraduate degree.
International Year One: 1 Semester (accelerated)
Requirements: 5 courses with corresponding laboratory, 17 credits
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BIO-114
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Organismal Biology
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3
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BIO-L114
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Organismal Biology Laboratory
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1
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-134
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Calculus for Management & Social Sciences
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4
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Note: Course selection may vary based on availability, prerequisite requirements and placement exams.
Progression Requirement: 2.0 GPA
International Year One: 2 Semesters (standard)
Requirements: 9 courses with corresponding laboratories, 33 credits
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BIO-111
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Introduction to the Cell
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3
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BIO-L111
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Introduction to the Cell Laboratory
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1
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BIO-114
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Organismal Biology
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3
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BIO-L114
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Organismal Biology Laboratory
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1
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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EAP-101
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
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4
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EAP-102
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Foundations of Reading and Writing I
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4
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-134
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Calculus for Management & Social Sciences
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4
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-
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Subsequent math course based on semester 1 placement
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4
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International Year One: 3 Semesters (comprehensive)
Requirements: 14 courses with corresponding laboratories, 37 credits
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AE-041**
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English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4
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0
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AE-042**
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English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4
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0
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AE-043**
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Student Engagement for Academic Success
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0
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AE-044**
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American Culture Through Literature
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0
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BIO-111
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Introduction to the Cell
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3
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BIO-L111
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Introduction to the Cell Laboratory
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1
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BIO-114
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Organismal Biology
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3
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BIO-L114
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Organismal Biology Laboratory
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1
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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EAP-101
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
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4
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EAP-102
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Foundations of Reading and Writing I
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4
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-134
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Calculus for Management & Social Sciences
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4
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-
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Subsequent math course based on semester 1 placement
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4
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-
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Subsequent math course based on semester 2 placement
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4
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** These classes are non-credit courses required for the completion of the program. They are only to be taken by an International Year One student in a comprehensive program.