College Record 2019-2020

Biology with Organismal Studies, Bachelor of Arts

BIO.ORG.BA

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:

BIO-135General Biology I *

4

BIO-136General Biology II

4

BIO-318Genetics

4

BIO-337/ENV-337Ecology

4

BIO-380Biostatistics

3

BIO-390/CHM-390/ENV-390Junior Seminar in Natural Science

3

BIO-400Evolution

3

BIO-450/CHM-450/ENV-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

MAT-106Calculus I *

4

PHY-201General Physics I *

4

PHY-202General Physics II *

4

Total Credit Hours:55

Complete 8-9 credits from BIO, ENV, or CHM at the 300-level or higher

Total Credit Hours:8-9

Complete one of the following from the Field Study Skills Group:

BIO-331Ornithology

4

BIO-360/ENV-360Limnology

4

ENV-320Environmental Field Techniques

4

ENV-330Applied Entomology

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Complete one from the Organismal Form and Function Group

BIO-305Animal Diversity

4

BIO-342Mammalian Anatomy

4

BIO-343Neuroanatomy and Physiology

4

BIO-351Vertebrate Physiology

4

BIO-370Botany

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Complete one from the Cellular Form and Function Group:

BIO-207Microbiology

4

BIO-310Immunology

3

BIO-353Cell and Molecular Biology

4

CHM-310General Biochemistry

4

Total Credit Hours:3-4

Field Period:

FP-290Field Period

3

FP-290Field Period

3

FP-290Field Period

3

FP-290Field Period

3

Total Credit Hours:12
Summer Field Period recommended after the junior year.
* Also fulfills a General Education requirement; cannot be counted twice in the credit total
† Liberal Arts Credit

Degree Requirements Summary:
Complete General Education Requirements.
Complete one laboratory science course.
Complete one Integrated Studies (INS-301) course
Complete Major Requirements specific to each Academic Program
Complete one Field Period for each 30 Keuka College credits
Achieve a Major GPA of 2.00
Complete 90 Liberal Arts credits
Complete a minimum of 120 total credits
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00

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