Biology, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science in Biology, under the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, is designed to provide preparation for biology-related careers and graduate programs including medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry and research.
In both the classroom setting and the laboratory, students interact directly with faculty, taking advantage of our small student to faculty ratio. The biology major offers students opportunities to develop practical skills through required participation in research and/or career-related internship experiences.
The Biology major meets the requirements of the Connecticut State Department of Education for students enrolled in the undergraduate initial teacher preparation program at Albertus Magnus College and leads to eligibility for Connecticut initial educator certification in approved endorsement areas. Students should consult with the Department of Education and Teacher Preparation to confirm program alignment and endorsement requirements.
Upon completing the program of study in Biology, students will demonstrate:
- Competence in biology content and laboratory techniques.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Information literacy skills.
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Application of the scientific method and experimental design.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED CORE (41 credits)
BI 111 - General Biology I
BI 111L - General Biology I Laboratory
BI 112 - General Biology II
BI 112L - General Biology II Laboratory
BI 216 - Cell Biology
BI 216L - Cell Biology Laboratory
BI 310 - Genetics
BI 310L - Genetics Laboratory
CH 121 - General Chemistry I
CH 121L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 122 - General Chemistry II
CH 122L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
CH 221 - Organic Chemistry I
CH 221L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 222 - Organic Chemistry II
CH 222L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
SC 131 - General Physics I
SC 131L - General Physics I Laboratory
SC 132 - General Physics II
SC 132L - General Physics II Laboratory
SC 351 - Senior Science Seminar I
REQUIRED CORRELATIVES (credits vary)
CH 324 - Biochemistry
CH 324L - Biochemistry Laboratory
SC 302 - Practicum/Internship
Select one (3-4 credits):
MA 120 - Pre-Calculus
MA 121 - Calculus I