This B.A. program prepares students for a career that may involve significant background in the biological sciences (e.g., scientific journalism and certain legal areas environmental and patent law) but does not require the extensive scientific coursework of the BS degree. Students must pass a comprehensive examination given as part of BIO 490 Introduction to Research in the Biological Sciences that assesses the ability to integrate and synthesize basic concepts in biology.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
35 |
Open Electives |
24-49 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Includes as foundational courses the following major-required courses:
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| 3-4 |
MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences | 4 |
Major Requirements (35 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
BIO 101 | General Biology I | 4 |
BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
BIO 210 | Ecology | 4 |
BIO 231 | Genetics | 4 |
BIO 327 | Cellular Biochemistry | 4 |
BIO 335 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 4 |
BIO 335A | Molecular and Cellular Biology (NYC students only) | 1 |
BIO 490 | Introduction to Research in the Biological Sciences | 3 |
BIO 493 | Major Field Test in Biology | 0 |
| 3 |
| Independent Study in Biology | |
| Research in Biology | |
| Internship in Biology | |
| 9 |
| Concepts of Environmental Science | |
| Urban Ecology | |
| Botany | |
| Fundamentals of Histology and Histopathology | |
| Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | |
| Principles of Human Anatomy | |
| Microbiology | |
| The Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease | |
| Advanced Microbiology | |
| Evolutionary Biology | |
| Microbial Ecology | |
| Animal Behavior | |
| General Physiology | |
| Introduction to Toxicology | |
| Immunology | |
| Advanced Cell Biology | |
| Topic: Cancer Cell Biology | |
| Fundamentals in Reproductive Biology | |
CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
Total Credits | 54 |
Open Electives (24-49 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 24-49 |
Total Credits | 24-49 |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
BIO 101 |
General Biology I |
0-4 |
CHE 111 |
General Chemistry I |
0-4 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 7-15 |
Spring |
BIO 102 |
General Biology II |
0-4 |
CHE 112 |
General Chemistry II |
0-4 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing |
0-3 |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
| Credits | 4-15 |
Second Year |
Fall |
BIO 231 |
Genetics |
0-4 |
CHE 223 |
Organic Chemistry I |
0-5 |
|
3 |
|
6 |
| Credits | 9-18 |
Spring |
BIO 335
|
Molecular and Cellular Biology ()
or Molecular and Cellular Biology |
4 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
CHE 224 |
Organic Chemistry II |
0-5 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 10-15 |
Third Year |
Fall |
BIO 327 |
Cellular Biochemistry |
4 |
BIO 210 |
Ecology |
0-4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 13-17 |
Spring |
BIO 490 |
Introduction to Research in the Biological Sciences () |
0-3 |
MAT 141 |
Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 13-16 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
BIO 395
|
Independent Study in Biology
or Internship in Biology or Major Field Test in Biology |
3 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
BIO 493 |
Major Field Test in Biology |
0 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
| Total Credits | 87-127 |