Biology (B.A.)

The programs in Biology provide excellent preparation for laboratory work, research, teaching, medical school, veterinary school, allied health professions (such as physical therapy or physician’s assistant), or graduate study. The curriculum provides a thorough grounding in modern biology from the molecular to the organism level.

The Biology Major consitsts of two tracks. The first is a Cell and Molecular Biology track that prepares students for careers or graduate study in medically-related fields, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, microbiology, genetics, animal biology, and other areas. The second, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, is offered to students who wish to pursue a more field-oriented degree that emphasizes how organisms interact with their environment. After completing their introductory biology courses (BIO190 & BIO191), students will choose one of the two tracks, based on their interests and career goals.

Students must complete all of the requirements for one of these tracks. The tracks may not be combined. Students with questions concerning the choice of a track should consult with their advisors.

A student who has taken BIO 100 or equivalent and changes to a Biology major may test out of BIO 190 and substitute one biology elective or may take BIO 190, 191. Testing out satisfies prerequisites.

Once a student has matriculated, all major requirements must be taken at The College of Saint Rose unless formal written permission to do otherwise is given by the advisor and Dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences with consultation of the instructor.

Biology (B.A.): Cell and Molecular Biology Track

BIO 190,191 Principles of Biology 1 and 2 ................. 8 credits
BIO 201 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology
or BIO 234 Comparative Vertebrate Biology ............. 4 credits
BIO 240 Aquatic Ecology
or BIO 241 Marine Ecology
or BIO 242 Terrestrial Ecology ................................. 4 credits
BIO 280 General Microbiology ................................. 4 credits
BIO 307 Biochemistry 1 .......................................... 4 credits
BIO 351 Cell Biology ............................................... 4 credits
BIO 358 Genetics ................................................... 4 credits

SCI 399 Natural Science Colloquia
(required every semester) ....................................... 0 credits
CHM 190,191 General Chemistry 1 and 2 ................. 8 credits
CHM 201,202 Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 ................ 8 credits
MAT 190,191 Calculus 1 and 2 ................................ 8 credits
PHY 190,191 Fundamentals of Physics 1 and 2 ......... 8 credits

Total Credits for Program ...................................... 64 credits
Liberal Education Requirements ............................. 34 credits
Credits for General Electives .................................. 24 credits
Total Credits for Graduation ................................. 122 credits

All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.

Biology (B.A.): Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Track

BIO 190,191 Principles of Biology 1 and 2 ................. 8 credits
BIO 201 Invertebrate Zoology OR
BIO 234 Comparative Vertebrate Biology ................. 4 credits
BIO 240 Aquatic Ecology OR
BIO 241 Marine Ecology OR
BIO 242 Terrestrial Ecology ..................................... 4 credits
One Additional course chosen from:
BIO201, BIO234, BIO240, BIO241, or BIO242 ........... 4 credits
BIO 280 General Microbiology OR
BIO 351 Cell Biology ............................................... 4 credits
BIO 358 Genetics ................................................... 4 credits
BIO310 Comparative Physiology .............................. 4 credits

SCI 399 Natural Science Colloquia
(required every semester) ....................................... 0 credits
CHM 190,191 General Chemistry 1 and 2 ................. 8 credits
CHM 201,202 Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 ................ 8 credits
MAT 190,191 Calculus 1 and 2 ................................ 8 credits
PHY 190,191 Fundamentals of Physics 1 and 2 ......... 8 credits

Total Credits for Program ...................................... 64 credits
Liberal Education Requirements ............................. 34 credits
Credits for General Electives .................................. 24 credits
Total Credits for Graduation ................................. 122 credits

All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.