College Record 2017-2018

Biology with Biomedical Studies, Bachelor of Arts

BIOBIOMED.BA @17/18

The Biology – Biomedical Studies major is for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in health and veterinary-related fields. The Biology – Biomedical Studies curriculum is designed to prepare students for further study or careers in medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science, dentistry, optometry, and many other health-related professions. Besides taking courses in biology, students are encouraged to take free elective courses that are appropriate for the professional field they are interested in, such as sociology, psychology, and business management.

Major Requirements

Complete all of the following:

71 credits

BIO-135Cells and Organisms

4

BIO-136Organisms and Environment

4

BIO-207Microbiology

4

BIO-318Genetics

4

BIO-342Mammalian Anatomy

4

BIO-351Vertebrate Physiology

4

BIO-353Cell and Molecular Biology

4

BIO-380Biostatistics

3

BIO-390Junior Seminar in Natural Science

3

BIO-400Evolution

3

BIO-450Senior Seminar in Natural Science

2

CHM-111General Chemistry I *

4

CHM-112General Chemistry II *

4

CHM-206Organic Chemistry I

4

CHM-207Organic Chemistry II

4

CHM-310General Biochemistry

4

MAT-106Calculus I *

4

PHY-201General Physics I *

4

PHY-202General Physics II *

4

Total Credit Hours:71

Complete:

4 credits of 300+ level BIO/ENV/CHM elective coursework.

Field Period:

12 credits
FP-290Field Period

3

FP-290Field Period

3

FP-290Field Period

3

FP-290Field Period

3

General Electives:

Complete all additional credits that are required to meet the 120 cumulative credit hour requirement.
Remaining credits must fulfill INS, Lab Science, Liberal Arts, General Education, and Electives coursework.
-See advisor for recommended/required courses

 

Reference Key -

* Also fulfills a General Education requirement; Cannot be counted twice in the credit total

† Liberal Arts Credit

 

Requirements Summary -

  • Complete a total of 120 credits
  • Complete 90 Liberal Arts Credits
  • Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00
  • Achieve a major GPA of 2.00
  • Complete one field period for each 30 Keuka College credits
  • Complete the general education and major requirements
  • Complete one INS-301 course
  • Complete one laboratory science course

 

The student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are met satisfactorily.

Summer Field Period recommended after the junior year.

This documentation is provided as an advising tool. It may be necessary, at times, to change the sequencing of courses. It should not be considered as a contract between a student and Keuka College. The College reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary and desirable.