Buffalo State University 15 courses
The B.A. degree program in the biological sciences prepares students for several options, including various employment opportunities at the bachelor’s degree level, and entrance to graduate or professional schools. A departmental honors program is also available. Students should contact the department for additional information. BIO 111 is the required initial biology course in the program. Students must earn a C or better inBIO 111 to take more advanced biology courses. Academic Performance Policy Students who have a GPA of less than 2.0 in BIO-prefixed courses required for the major at the end of a semester will be placed on departmental probation. Students will then have two semesters to raise their GPA to a 2.0 or greater in BIO-prefixed required courses or they will be dismissed from the department.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Integrative Biology Concentration | 26-28 credits |
Biology Major Requirements Completion Requirement Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 111 | Foundations of Biology | 3 |
| BIO 211 | Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 213 | Introduction to Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior | 4 |
| BIO 333 | Biological Form, Function and Diversity | 4 |
| Total | 15 credits | |
Integrative Biology Concentration Selection
Select two from the following courses: Complete at least 2 of the following courses: Select 20 credits of elective biology courses at the 300 level or above. Up to 9 credits total of BIO 361/362 Biology Seminar, BIO 488 Biology Internship, BIO 495 Special Project, and BIO499 Independent Study may be applied to the Biology elective requirement. Of this total, no more than 2cr from BIO 361/362 Biology Seminar and 3 cr from BIO 488 Biology Internship may be used.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 314 | Advanced Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 315 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 405 | Evolution | 3 |
| BIO 440 | Applications in Biotechnology | 3 |
Electives may include up to 8 credits from BIO 308, BIO 309, BIO 311, and BIO 312 Excludes BIO 322, BIO 324, and BIO 355 Aquatic Biology Concentration Required Courses Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 300 or MAT 311 | Biostatistics or Introductory Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| BIO 315 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 405 | Evolution | 3 |
| BIO 488 | Biology Internship | 1-15 |
| Total | 25-26 credits | |
Only 3 credit hours of BIO488 are required
Select three from the following: Complete at least 3 of the following courses: Total Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 325 | Ichthyology | 4 |
| BIO 418 | Limnology | 4 |
| BIO 429 | Fisheries Biology | 4 |
| BIO 430 | Stream Ecology | 4 |
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