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Biology- General (Bachelor of Arts)
The B.A. in Biology- General provides students with a broad background in basic biological principles from the cellular and
molecular levels through evolution and the functioning of ecosystems. As such, this general biology curriculum provides the
breadth of biological experience essential for a diversity of careers in the health fields, in basic biological research in the laboratory
and field, in biology education, or in business and industry. The curriculum includes a set of core courses in science and hands-on
learning opportunities.
Goals:
• Provide students with an understanding of the breadth of biological fields
• Provide students with a solid foundation in biological, ecological and evolutionary principles that apply to all of biology
• Provide opportunities for laboratory or field research experiences
• Prepare students for a suite of potential biological careers
Special Features:
• Extensive field and research component in local natural areas.
• The College offers an Inclusive Adolescence Education Program which prepares students for New York State initial teacher
certification in Adolescence Education, Biology (7-12) and in Teaching Students with Disabilities, (7-12).
Careers:
Biological researcher
Health professional
Science journalist
Lab technician
Educator
Management in biologically-based business or industry
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course (Credits)
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy: HU 375 Methods of Inquiry (3)
Senior Capstone: SM/HU 499 Senior Capstone (3)
Total General Education Credits - 39
PROGRAM COURSES
Art & Sciences Courses
Course (Credits)
SM 117 Diversity of Life (4)
SM 118 Cellular and Molecular Biology (4)
SM 121 General Chemistry I (4)
SM 122 General Chemistry II (4)
SM 211 Investigating Biology (3)
SM 221 Organic Chemistry I (4)
SM 231 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4)
SM 243/343 Biotopics (3)
SM 261 Statistics (3)
SM 315 Applied Genetics and Evolution (4)
SM 331 Comparative Physiology (4)
SM 342 Principles of Ecology (3)
SM 411 Cell Biology and Physiology (4)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 51
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS - 51
ELECTIVES
Open Electives
Course (Credits)
100-400 level (11)
300/400 level (19)
Total Open Elective Credits - 30
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS - 30
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE – 120
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