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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biological Sciences, B.S.

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.

Basic Biology Requirement: 8 Credits (2 courses)

Senior Seminar Requirement: 4 Credits (2 courses)

Chemistry and Physics Requirement: 26 Credits (6 courses)

Mathematics

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

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
c. Population area:

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

Biology Electives

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.

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.