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Students who choose the major concentration in biology must complete all the biology core courses along with the courses in their track:*
Required Courses
Required Courses Continued
Two of the Following Major Electives:
The department recommends that students planning to enter graduate school, medical school, or research take:
MATH 260 Calculus I
MATH 261 Calculus II
PHYS 160 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 161 Physics for the Life Sciences II
BIOL 370 Research in Biology I or equivalent research experience
* Students must complete MATH 116 (rather than MATH 115) as part of their General Education requirements.
** These courses fulfill 15 credits of the General Education requirements.
To complete major concentration, corequisite lab courses must be taken.
Students who have not taken Regents High School Biology and obtained a score of 75 or higher are advised to take BIOL 122 prior to BIOL 160.
There is a 15-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of biology that must be completed with courses numbered BIOL 230 and above. CHEM 354 may also be used to meet this requirement.
Students enrolling in natural science courses must earn at least a letter grade of C in all prerequisite courses. It is recommended that students be at the level of English 111 when enrolling in all natural science courses. Students in the biology major may not repeat a course more than once.
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If you're seeking a career in life and physical sciences, a Biology major provides a sound foundation. The Biology Program grants a Bachelor of Science degree.
The Program also provides preparation for:
The Biology Program offers a wide selection of electives to meet the interests and needs of the student. These range from courses in organism biology and biomedical sciences. Opportunities in Cooperative Education, Independent Study and Internships are also available. All students are required to participate in a capstone project in their senior year.
Interested in becoming a teacher? Take a look at our B.S./M.S. Dual Degree Program which allows students interested in the teaching profession to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree at an accelerated pace.
If you are interested in becoming an English teacher, you are already part way there, students who major as undergraduates in English may receive certification in Secondary Education, Childhood Education or Early Childhood Education
To learn more please visit the School of Education website.
Biology graduates may work as:
Biology graduates may also advance to:
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Biology major students can participate in STEM related activities such as the summer enrichment program, peer mentoring program, tutoring, and supplemental instruction. All these activities support Hispanic and low-income students attaining degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
By the end of this program, students should be able to: