Biological Sciences, B.S.

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HEGIS Number: 0401

Curriculum Code: U0313

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Biological Sciences

(Total Credits Required 120)

Liberal Education Curriculum

Refer to the Liberal Education Curriculum Bulletin for specific requirements.

Departmental Requirements: 66 Credits

A grade of D may be accepted toward graduation in two of the required courses in Chemistry/Physics or Math.

Mathematics

A grade of D may be accepted toward graduation in two of the required courses in Chemistry/Physics or Math.

MA 2310 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry I Credits: 4

Upper-division Biology Requirement: 24 Credits (6 courses)

1. At least one course chosen from each of the following areas:

a. Cell-Molecular area:

b. Organismic area

BS 3400 - Vertebrate Physiology Credits: 4
BS 3520 - Comparative Anatomy Credits: 4
BS 4430 - Developmental Biology Credits: 4

c. Population area:

2. Three courses chosen from the list of Biology electives (at least one must have a lab component)

Biology Electives

BS 3400 - Vertebrate Physiology Credits: 4
BS 3450 - Plant Biology Credits: 4
BS 3500 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 4
BS 3510 - Parasitology Credits: 4
BS 3520 - Comparative Anatomy Credits: 4
BS 3530 - Comparative Genomics Credits: 4 and
BS 3531 - Comparative Genomics Lab Credits: 4
BS 3710 - Environmental Physiology
BS 3810 - Biological Aspects of Aging Credits: 4
BS 4400 - Cell Biology Credits: 4
BS 4410 - Histology Credits: 4
BS 4420 - Microbiology Credits: 4
BS 4430 - Developmental Biology Credits: 4
BS 4440 - Evolution Credits: 4
BS 4460 - Genetics Credits: 4
BS 4461 - Immunology Credits: 4
BS 4470 - Ecology Credits: 4
BS 4471 - Limnology
BS 4473 - Tropical Marine Biology
BS 4474 - Microbial Ecology Credits: 4
BS 4480 - Animal Behavior Credits: 4
BS 4491 - Human Ecology Credits: 4
BS 4500 - Cell and Molecular Neurobiology Credits: 4
BS 4550 - Cancer Cell Biology Credits: 4
BS 4560 - Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BS 4651 - Toxicology
BS 5590 - Advanced Research Credits: 4
BS 5591 - Environmental Research Credits: 4
BS 5592 - Environmental Research
CP 3910 - Intro to Bioinformatics
CP 4490 - Biochemistry for Life Sciences Credits: 3
CP 4510 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3

3. Completion of BS 2400/BS 2401-BS 2410/BS 2411 Basic Biological Sciences I and II and Labs

With grades of C or better are prerequisites for upperdivision biology courses. A grade of C or better is required in each biology course in order to be credited for graduation.

BS 2400 - Basic Biology I Credits: 3
BS 2401 - Basic Biology I Lab Credits: 1
BS 2410 - Basic Biology II Credits: 3
BS 2411 - Basic Biology II Lab Credits: 1

4.A student may not repeat any Biology course more than one time.

General Electives

In consultation with Academic Advisor

Environmental Studies and Ecology

For students interested in the environment and ecology, the Biological Sciences Department offers a minor in Environmental Studies. Students should meet with an advisor for guidance in selecting electives and preparing their senior project.

A B.S. degree with this emphasis will prepare a student for advanced laboratory research in environmental biology while a B.A. degree with this emphasis is designed for students more interested in administering environmental programs. Direct participation in environmental agencies and organizations on Long Island or independent laboratory research on an environmental problem is on important aspect of this emphasis.