Biology with Organismal Studies, Bachelor of Arts
BIO.ORG.BA @17/18
The Biology – Organismal Studies major is a great place for new students to start exploring the many fields in Biology. This major is designed to offer the greatest flexibility in choosing upper-level biology electives and, at the same time, ensure that students are well-prepared for any field of biology after graduation. The curriculum for the Biology – Organismal Studies major is designed to provide a well-rounded education while preparing students for state/federal/not-for- profit positions or graduate school in almost any field of biology. However, this major is particularly well suited for students interested in zoology, botany, field biology, or ecology.
Major Requirements
Complete all of the following:
55 credits
Complete:
Take 8-9 major elective credits from BIO/ENV/CHM 300+ level courses.
Complete:
Take 1 course from the Field Skills Group:
Select from BIO-331 BIO-360 ENV-320 ENV-330
Complete:
Take 1 course from the Cellular Form and Function group:
Select from BIO-207 BIO-310 BIO-353 CHM-310
Complete:
Take 1 course from the Organismal Form and Function group:
Select from BIO-305 BIO-342 BIO-343 BIO-351 BIO-370
Field Period:
12 credits
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.
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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.