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Biology (Pre-Professional Medical/Graduate Studies)—B.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 07448

HEGIS Code: 401.00 {Biology, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: BIMBS

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Show evidence of critical thinking, application of the scientific method and the ability to accurately evaluate and discuss scientific knowledge in both written and oral presentation formats.
  • Demonstrate laboratory skills befitting the student’s exposure to a variety of laboratory protocols.
  • Demonstrate an ability to present investigated results in appropriate scientific style and support or defend final data analysis.
  • Search, critically review and evaluate scientific research.
  • Understand and adhere to the code of ethics within the scientific community demonstrating the capacity to objectively relate scientific evidence and relevant contemporary issues as they ethically, politically and personally inform life-decisions.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (32 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits) One out of two: History or Political Science

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 Credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 32, because the following Major or Related requirements will also satisfy the requirement: BIO 1260, MAT 2210, PSY 1110, SOC 1010.

Major Requirements (40 Credits)

BIO 1260General Biology I

4
BIO 1270General Biology II

4
BIO 2220Intermediate Physiology

3
BIO 2420Genetics

4
BIO 2450Microbiology

4
BIO 2570Scientific Research Techniques

2
BIO 4600Field Experience in Biology I

3
BIO 4800Research in Biology I

3
BIO 4900Biology Seminar

2
BIO 4910Research Thesis

2

Complete 9 additional BIO 3000-level credits: BIO 4610/BIO 4810 may be substituted with Chairperson permission.

Note: BIO 1260 and CHE 1320 should be taken at the same time by all first year Biology majors in this program of study.

Related Requirements (43 Credits)

CHE 1320Inorganic Chemistry I

4
CHE 1330Inorganic Chemistry II

5
CHE 2000Organic Chemistry I

4
CHE 2010Organic Chemistry II

5
CHE 3200Biochemistry

4
MAT 1150AElementary Statistics

3
MAT 2210Calculus I

4
PHY 2700General Physics I

4
PHY 2710General Physics II

4
PSY 1110General Psychology

3
SOC 1010Introductory Sociology

3

SOC 1010: or SOC 2900H for Honors Program.

Note: BIO 1260 and CHE 1320 should be taken at the same time by all first year Biology majors in this program of study.

Electives (5 Credits)

No Elective credits need to be used to fulfill Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) requirements of a B.S. degree. The 1 credit earned in FST 1000 course is applied to required Electives.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers, credit variations as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 120

NOTE: Additional science courses may be needed to meet graduate program prerequisites or may be suggested to enhance student preparation for graduate work.