Contents
Catalog Links
Share

College Record 2022-2023

Biology, Bachelor of Science

CIP: 26.0101
HEGIS: 0401.00

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology provides a highly rigorous curriculum intended to prepare students for careers as scientists, or for which a very strong knowledge of science is necessary. With this degree, graduates can pursue careers in areas such as pharmaceutical R&D, molecular diagnostics, biological/biochemical analysis, human biology, environmental biology, forensics, or many others. Graduates from the BS Biology program will be well-prepared to succeed in advanced degree programs. The BS degree in Biology is also the ideal program of study for students who intend to become physicians, veterinarians, dentists, optometrists, pharmacists, physician assistants, etc. Electives both in and out of the sciences allow the student to tailor their courses toward their specific career goals.

Major Requirements

Complete all of the following:

BIO-135General Biology I † *

4
BIO-136General Biology II †

4
BIO-207Microbiology †

4
BIO-318Genetics †

4
BIO-390/CHM-390/ENV-390Seminar in Scientific Communication †

2
BIO-400Evolution †

2
BIO-401Modern Laboratory Techniques †

4
BIO-450/ENV-450/CHM-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-103Elem Probability and Statistics † *

3
MAT-106Calculus I † *

4
PHY-201General Physics I † *

4
PHY-202General Physics II † *

4
Total Credit Hours:61

Science Electives

Complete 12 additional credits from BIO CHM or ENV with at least 4 credits at the 300/400 level.
Total Credit Hours:12

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.

Degree Requirements Summary

>Complete General Education Requirements.
>Complete one 3-credit laboratory science course.
>Complete one Integrative Studies (KC-301) topics course.
>Complete Major Requirements specific to each academic degree program.
>Complete one Field Period® for every 30 Keuka College credits.
>Achieve a minimum major GPA of 2.00 unless otherwise specified by the major.
>Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 unless otherwise specified by the major.
>Complete a minimum of 120 total credits.
>Complete Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) requirement: BS 60 LAS / BA 90 LAS
>The student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are met satisfactorily.

This documentation is provided as an advising tool and should not be considered a contract between a student and Keuka College. Keuka College reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.
* Also fulfills a General Education requirement; cannot be counted twice in the credit total
† Liberal Arts Credit