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 broad preparation including pre-medical, pre-veterinary, and pre-dental training. Our department gives the student the basic entrance requirements for a variety of U.S. colleges of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. Entrance into these colleges is highly competitive. The completion of the degree does not guarantee acceptance. Albertus Magnus graduates have gone on to pursue medical, dental, and veterinary degrees. The Biology major at Albertus Magnus College also offers students opportunities to develop practical experience, through participation in faculty-directed research and career-related internship experiences.
This major meets the Connecticut State Department of Education requirements for those students enrolled in the initial teacher preparation program at Albertus Magnus College and are seeking a secondary level teacher certification with a biology or general science endorsement or middle level teacher certification with a general science endorsement. Contact the Department of Education and Teacher Preparation for additional information.
Upon completing the program of study in Biology, students will develop:
- Proficient knowledge base and breadth (introductory courses supplemented by upper-level courses).
- Proficient critical thinking skills (data interpretation/presentation especially in upper level courses e.g., SC 351).
- Proficiency in written/oral communication skills (lab reports, research papers in introductory & advanced courses, oral presentations and in-class discussions).
- Proficiency in experimental design (present both in introductory & advanced levels especially with laboratory report components; should include a degree of creativity especially in design of experiments, the choice of experimental tools and the proper choice of experimental "controls").
- Proficiency in information literacy (all courses include a “library component” for research projects/papers; seminars by invited library staff to facilitate database access, navigation and usage).
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis (data interpretation & presentation; covered in both introductory and upper-levels courses).
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 Laboratory II
CH 221W - 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):