International Direct and International Year One: Biology
Overview
The undergraduate one or two-semester International Direct (ID) and the three-semester International Year One (IYO) Biology program provides the academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting progression requirements, students matriculate into the BS or BA program of their choice. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.
International Direct: 1 Semester
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 and a passing grade in both EAP-103 and EAP-104.
International Direct: 2 Semesters
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
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 three semester program.