{"id":5375,"date":"2022-11-30T16:03:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T21:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/?page_id=5375"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T20:47:11","slug":"registration-guide-science-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-guide-science-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Guide: Science Education (Specialization in Biology)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Students majoring in Science Education will ordinarily, through coursework in the major, fulfill 16 or 17 Hub requirements. The remaining BU Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of available courses outside the major or, in some cases, cocurricular experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A typical first semester Science Education w\/ a Specialization in Biology schedule looks like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Chemistry course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Biology course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Language course<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><em>or<\/em>\u00a0<strong>Course of interest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Writing course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><em>Optional add-on:<\/em><span>\u00a0<strong>First-Year Seminar<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Please see below for more detailed suggestions on each course:<\/strong><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #1:<\/strong><strong> Chemistry Course<span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your first course should be <span><strong>CAS CH 101 <\/strong>General Chemistry 1<strong>. <\/strong>This is an introductory course designed for all science majors and students must have completed two years of high school algebra prior to taking this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you have a strong foundation in both chemistry and mathematics, your first course could be <strong>CAS CH 109 <\/strong>General and Quantitative Analytical Chemistry 1(offered fall semesters only). This is an advanced course designed for Chemistry majors or students interested in a rigorous introduction to Chemistry. S<span>tudents must possess a good working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry as well as high school chemistry prior to taking this course. CH 109 will also prepare you to take CAS CH 110 in the spring semester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are starting in the spring semester, please work with your academic advisor to find the best chemistry course for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>If you already have credit for CAS CH 101 with a lab (through dual enrollment), then you will likely be advised to take <strong>CAS CH 102 <\/strong>General Chemistry 2. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>It is highly recommended that students with AP\/IB\/other forms of advanced credit forfeit their advanced credit to enroll in <strong>CAS CH 101 <\/strong>General Chemistry 1. <\/span>The AP\/IB Chemistry curriculum does not cover the learning outcomes expected from Chemistry majors.\n<ul>\n<li>AP Chemistry provides credit for CH131 which may not be used towards your degree requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any further questions about which chemistry level to register for, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chemistry\/undergrad\/general-chemistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">General Chemistry Advising page.<\/a><em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #2: Biology Course<span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Biology Course: <\/strong>Your next course should be a biology course, either<span> <\/span><strong>CAS BI 107 <\/strong>Biology 1(offered in fall) or<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>CAS BI 108 <\/strong>Biology 2<span>\u00a0<\/span>(offered in spring). BI 107 and 108 can be taken in any order, so register for whichever one is available this semester.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mathematics Course: <\/strong>If you are expecting advanced credit for BI 107 and\/or BI 108, you can instead take a mathematics course. The Science Education w\/ a specialization in Biology major requires two math courses, including a minimum of one calculus course. You may choose from the following math courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calculus 1:<strong> CAS MA 123 <\/strong>(recommended)\u00a0<em>or<\/em> <strong>CAS MA 121<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Calculus 2:<strong> CAS MA 124<\/strong> (prerequisite: CAS MA 123) <em>or<\/em> <strong>CAS MA 122<\/strong> (prerequisite: CAS MA 121)<\/li>\n<li>Statistics: <strong>CAS MA 115<\/strong> <em>or<\/em> <strong>CAS MA 213<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0-OR-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course of interest<\/strong>: If you already have advanced credit that will satisfy both your Biology and Calculus requirements, you can instead s<span>elect a course that interests you \u2013 perhaps based on subjects you\u2019ve enjoyed in the past or a new subject you\u2019re excited to try for the first time! If you\u2019re not sure where to start, you can review our<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Registration Instructions<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0for tips on browsing by topic or Hub requirement<\/span>. <em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #3: <\/strong><strong>Language Course <em>or<\/em> Course of Interest<span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>CAS Language Course<\/b><span>: CAS students must exhibit proficiency through the fourth-semester level of a language other than English. If you have not already done so, please review the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/programs\/second-language-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span>full language policy here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you plan to fulfill this language requirement through coursework at BU, then your next course should be a language course:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you\u2019re <\/span><b>new to the language<\/b><span>, you\u2019ll start with the first-semester level (usually coded as 111 \u2013 for example, Spanish 1 is CAS LS 111, Arabic 1 is CAS LY 111, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you have <\/span><b>previously studied the language<\/b><span>, you will need to take a placement test to determine what level to start with (for instance, CAS LS 112 Spanish 2, CAS LY 211 Arabic 3, CAS LK 212 Korean 4, etc.). <\/span><b>Please review the<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/undergraduate-education\/academic-advising\/advising\/language-advising\/foreign-language-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <b>CAS Language Requirement page<\/b><\/a><b> for detailed information about placement tests and appropriate levels.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you\u2019ll fulfill the language requirement through <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/apply\/faqs-helpful-forms\/advanced-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>advanced credit (such as AP\/IB scores)<\/b><\/a><b> or through native proficiency of another language<\/b><span>, you have fulfilled your language requirement and can instead take a course of interest (as seen below). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Course of interest<\/b>: Select a course that interests you \u2013 perhaps based on subjects you\u2019ve enjoyed in the past or a new subject you\u2019re excited to try for the first time! If you\u2019re not sure where to start, you can review our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Instructions<\/a>\u00a0for tips on browsing by topic or Hub requirement.<em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #4: Writing Course<\/strong><strong><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your fourth course should be a writing course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you did not apply to BU with a TOEFL\/IELTS score,<\/strong> you can take either:\n<ul>\n<li><strong> CAS WR 120<\/strong> First-Year Writing Seminar. Each section of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WR 120 focuses on a specific topic\/theme<\/a>, so you should register for a section that pairs with your interests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CC 101<\/strong> Core Humanities 1: Ancient Worlds: (offered fall only): An interdisciplinary study of the origins of civilization, from Mesopotamia and the Hebrew Bible to the development of Greek civilization through Homer, Greek tragedy, and the philosophy of Plato. You should enroll in CAS CC 101 if you are considering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Core Curriculum<\/a>. <em>This course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, First-Year Writing Seminar, Creativity\/Innovation.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If you applied to BU with a TOEFL\/IELTS score<\/b><span>, you should take the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/writing-program-curriculum\/placement\/placement-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Multilingual Writer Placement<\/span><\/a><span> (instructions will be sent via email) before you register for a writing course. The writing placement is a suggestion, but it will help you make an informed decision about the most appropriate level for you. Depending on what level WR course you register for, you will fulfill the following Hub requirements<\/span>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 111<\/strong> Academic Writing for ESL Students 1 &#8211; fulfills\u00a0<em>The Individual in Community\u00a0<\/em>Hub<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 112<\/strong> Academic Writing for ESL Students 2 &#8211; <em>Global Citizenship &amp; Intercultural Literacy <\/em>Hub<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 120<\/strong> First-Year Writing Seminar &#8211; fulfills <em>First-Year Writing Seminar<\/em> Hub (If you place into WR 120, you are welcome to take CC 101 Core Humanities 1 instead to fulfill your <em>FYW<\/em>\u00a0Hub.)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Optional Course #5: First-Year Seminar<\/strong><strong><span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>First-Year Seminar: FY 101<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>(1 unit)<\/span><b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Optional<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/casreg\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-Science-Ad-636x358.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"358\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-Science-Ad-636x358.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-Science-Ad-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-Science-Ad-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-Science-Ad-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-Science-Ad.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/undergraduate-students\/ospl\/the-first-year-experience\/fy101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>FY101<\/span><\/a><span> is a one-unit, low stress, non-academic class that serves as a semester-long introduction to BU and college life. FY101 helps you get a head start on making connections at BU. Each section is taught by a student peer mentor and a staff instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>FY101 classes are small and are for new students only, so they provide a great way to get to know other first-years!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Your peer mentor and instructor will provide resources to create a more successful and meaningful college experience and help you get ahead in your first semester here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>FY101 includes free, optional trips around Boston.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>There are specialty sections based on major and identity (e.g., Natural Sciences, First Generation, etc) so be sure to choose the one that\u2019s right for you!<\/span>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Interested in Pursuing the Core?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are interested in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/the-core-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Core Curriculum<\/span><\/a>, we recommend registering for CAS CC 101 for your writing course (see above in Course #4). There are additional natural science Core courses offered; however, we do not typically recommend these for natural science majors who are already taking a lab course this semester. If you have questions about completing additional Core courses beyond CAS CC 101, please talk about this with your academic advisor!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Find out more about the Core Curriculum, the Hub, and registration <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/the-core-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #f6f9ff; background-color: #0b3d91;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ready to register? Let&#8217;s go &#8211; click here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For more information about your specific major requirements click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/programs\/ba-in-science-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students majoring in Science Education will ordinarily, through coursework in the major, fulfill 16 or 17 Hub requirements. The remaining BU Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of available courses outside the major or, in some cases, cocurricular experiences. 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