Bachelor of Arts - Department of Biological Sciences - University at Albany

The B.A., which specifies the major only and requires a separate minor sequence outside science and mathematics, is designed with the aims of the liberal or fine arts students in mind and as such is not intended for the professional biologist or teacher.

Required courses are: A Bio 110 111, or 111Z, 212; A Chm 120 or 130, 121 or 131, 122; and 16 additional credits of biology major electives including two courses which are partially or exclusively laboratory courses. A Bio 399, 399Z, 499, and 499Z may contribute up to a total of 4 credits of non-laboratory major elective credit. Courses that do not yield credit toward the major are indicated in the individual bulletin descriptions. Major electives must be selected so that a total of 12 credits at the 300 level or above is included in the major. The minor sequence will consist of a minimum of 18 credits. The student may not have a minor in: atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, computer science, electronics, geology, mathematics, physics, or statistics.

Bachelor of Arts in Biology: Requirements

A Bio 110 & 111Z                 8
A Bio 212Y                        4
Chemistry                        8
Subtotal                        20
Additional credits in biology   16
Total                           36
Plus non-science/math minor  18-24

Department of Biological Sciences
University at Albany, State University of New York
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
Phone: (518) 442-4300; Fax: (518) 442-4767

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