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Bachelor of ScienceBiology is the study of life in all forms – from microscopic amoebas on the surface of Lake Erie to the ecosystem of the entire planet. Rigorous training in biological theories, biomedical procedures and environmental studies are the hallmarks of our Biology program.Core courses include: biostatistics, botany, cell biology, ecology, epidemiology, genetics, and microbiology. With electives like immunology, animal behavior, herpetology, ichthyology, ornithology, mammalogy, and organic evolution, students can easily sample all aspects of the biological sciences, or specialize in one narrow area.

Students also take courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and mathematics. Graduates from this program move on to medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, graduate school, advanced veterinary training, and into government and industry. Graduates of Medaille’s associate degree in Veterinary Technology may transfer into the Biology degree program without loss of any credits.

Epidemiology: the study of health and illnessHerpetology: the scientific study of reptiles and amphibiansImmunology: a biomedical science studying the immune system of animals (including people)Ichthyology: the scientific study of fishMammalogy: the scientific study of mammals (warm-blooded animals)Ornithology: the scientific study of birds

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

BotanistChemistDentist

EcologistEnvironmental Scientist

Medical DoctorNeuroscientist

PharmacistPhysicist

PsychologistVeterinarian

BIO 423 ORNITHOLOGY This course is an exploration of the taxonomy and biological characteristics of birds, including their anatomy and physiology, life history, ecology and distribution. The relationship of avians to man will be examined. The laboratory will include identification of native and exotic species, surface and internal anatomy, and field trips to examine specimens in their natural and/or captive environments. Special emphasis is placed on the identification and life history of native New York fauna. Field trips may require time outside of normally scheduled class and/or lab.

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Biology

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Credit Distribution

General Education Core (30 credits) BIO 301 Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3) ENG 110 College Writing II (3) ENG 200 Analytical Writing (3) *GEN 110 Introduction to Critical Thought (3) GEN 220 A Global Perspective on Colonial North America (3) GEN 230 Creative Expression (3) GEN 410 Baccalaureate Capstone I (3) GEN 411 Baccalaureate Capstone II (3) **MAT 115 Pre-Calculus (3) SPE 130 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)

Requirements (37 Credits) Required Courses (28 credits) BIO 120 Botany (4) BIO 170 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology I (5) BIO 171 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology II (5) BIO 200 Microbiology (4) BIO 220 Cell Biology (3) BIO 320 Ecology (4) BIO 330 Genetics (3) ***Biology Electives (9)

Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses (19 credits) Required Courses CHE 200 General Chemistry I (4) CHE 201 General Chemistry II (4) CHE 300 Organic Chemistry I (4) CHE 301 Organic Chemistry II (4) PHI 300 Ethics (3) Other (3 credits) CIS 115 Computer Information Systems 115 or Above (3) Free Electives (39 Credits) (May include any College course) Total 128 credit hours

*Required of first-year students; all other students must substitute a Social Sci-ences Elective. **Students who meet the math requirement by placement must substitute a Free Elective. *** Students must choose three courses from the following: BIO 303, BIO 310, BIO 340, BIO 370, BIO 371, BIO 421, BIO 422, BIO 423, BIO 424, BIO 430, BIO 470, BIO 498, CHE 400

Note: Students planning to apply for admission to graduate, medical, or veteri-nary school are strongly encouraged to take CHE 400 General Biochemistry, PHY 200 Principles of Physics I, PHY 201 Principles of Physics II, and MAT 251 Calculus I and MAT 252 Calculus II or MAT 216 Survey of Introductory Calculus and Its Applications. Students interested in professional careers in medicine are advised to develop a foundation in the humanities and social sciences.

Biology Overview Bachelor of Science Degree

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