A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology requires a minimum of 40 credits of Biology (BIO) courses. Students may not include a BIO course in which they have received a grade of D toward the required 40 credits. The course may be repeated in order to raise the grade or it may be replaced by another course within the same discipline, where applicable. All credits must be taken in the regular undergraduate (daytime) program. Students must have demonstrated progressive achievement in mathematics by the end of the freshman year to remain in the department. For all lecture courses with laboratories, the lecture and lab are corequisites and must be taken concurrently except with the instructor’s permission. Both lecture and lab are required; if either is not successfully completed, it must be repeated. Students are required to take BIO 105 (Biomedical Terminology) if they are freshmen with verbal SATs below 480. Students need 30 hours taken in residence at Barry before enrolling in an internship. The last 30 credits and the majority of the major coursework (21 hours) must be taken at Barry. If a student transfers in 10 credits in Anatomy and Physiology, it counts as 3 credits for BIO 230, 2 for BIO 230 lab, 4 for BIO 240 and 1 for BIO 240 lab. If a student transfers in 8 credits they count as 4 credits of BIO 230 and lab and 4 credits of BIO electives.
Prior to graduation, Biology majors are required to take the Major Field Test in Biology (MFT) as their integrative experience. This exam is offered annually on campus. The test must be taken so that acceptable MFT scores will be received prior to graduation; this score may appear on the student’s transcript and faculty may incorporate results in letters of recommendation.
Pre-Professional Biology Major (BS.BIOP)
(For students interested in Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Graduate (Masters/Ph.D.), Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Podiatry Programs)
Barry’s undergraduate Pre-Professional Biology degree program provides students with the opportunity to prepare for a number of career goals. Possible alternatives include graduate study; teaching; medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric, and veterinary school; and various careers in research. Specific admissions requirements for postgraduate schools vary. Admissions tests may require both organic chemistry II and biochemistry. Students should determine the admissions requirements for the postgraduate schools of their choice as early as possible.
A major requires a minimum of 40 credits including the core courses General Biology I (BIO-110), General Biology II (BIO-111), and Genetics (BIO-303 or BIO-341). Additionally, majors are required to take at least one course from each of the following disciplines: (1) Biodiversity, (2) Cell and Molecular Biology, (3) Organismal Biology, (4) Ecology and Environmental Science, and (5) Capstone. A minimum of 6 Biology laboratory credits are required including BIO 110L, BIO 111L, and 4 additional Biology laboratory courses.
Required Biology Core Courses
General Biology I
General Biology II
Genetics
1. Biodiversity
Botany
Zoology
Parasitology
2. Cellular and Molecular biology
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Neurobiology
Molecular Biology
Histology
Immunology
3. Organismal Biology
Anatomy
Physiology
Other Organismal Biology Options
4. Ecology and Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Ecology
Animal Behavior
5. Capstone
Evolution
Virology
Marine Seminar
Seminar
Students must also fulfill the following requirements:
Chemistry
General Chemistry I and II
| CHE-111 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS I | 3 |
| CHE-111L | GEN CHEMISTRY & QUAL ANLYS I LAB | 1 |
| SI-071 | CHE 111 RECITATION | 1 |
| - | And | |
| CHE-112 | GEN CHEMISTRY & QUAL ANALYSIS II | 3 |
| CHE-112L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY | 1 |
| SI-072 | CHE 112 RECITATION | 1 |
Note: Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses do not count towards graduation.
Organic Chemistry I
Note: Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses do not count towards graduation.
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry I
Note: Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses do not count towards graduation.
Math
Students are required to complete MAT 211 Calculus I
Precalculus I
Precalculus II
Calculus I
Physics
General College Physics I and II
| PHY-201 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 3 |
| PHY-201L | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I | 1 |
| SI-083 | PHY 201 RECITATION | 1 |
| - | And | |
| PHY-202 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 3 |
| PHY-202L | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY | 1 |
| SI-084 | PHY 202 RECITATION | 1 |
Note: Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses do not count towards graduation.
OR
University Physics I and II
Note: Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses do not count towards graduation.
Students may also elect to take Biology courses from the following:
Students planning to teach at the secondary level should add:
Students must fulfill the following Bioethics or Environmental Ethics requirement:
Marine Biology Major (BS.BIOM)
Barry’s undergraduate Marine Biology degree program provides students with the opportunity to prepare for a number of career goals that focus on the marine environment. Possible alternatives include graduate study, teaching, and opportunities in governmental agencies, as well as various careers in research. A major requires a minimum of 40 credits including 34 required Biology credits and at least 6 additional Biology elective credits.
Biology Courses Required for Marine Biology Major
General Biology I
Botany
Zoology
Comparative Anatomy
Oceanography
Marine Biology
Ecology
Comparative Physiology
One course from the following is required
Internship minimum of 3 credits
OR
Evolution
OR
Marine Biology Seminar
OR
Seminar
Additional Biology Courses Recommended for Marine Biology Major
Cell Biology
Genetics
Students must also fulfill the following requirements:
Chemistry
General Chemistry I and II
| CHE-111 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS I | 3 |
| CHE-111L | GEN CHEMISTRY & QUAL ANLYS I LAB | 1 |
| SI-071 | CHE 111 RECITATION | 1 |
| - | And | |
| CHE-112 | GEN CHEMISTRY & QUAL ANALYSIS II | 3 |
| CHE-112L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY | 1 |
| SI-072 | CHE 112 RECITATION | 1 |
Organic Chemistry I and II
Math
Students are required to complete MAT 211 Calculus I
Precalculus I
Precalculus II
Calculus I
Physics
4 credits in Physics
Student must fulfill the following Bioethics or Environmental Ethics requirements:
General Biology Major (BS.BIOT)
(For students interested in Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Environmental Biology, Biotechnology, or General Biology Programs)
Barry's undergraduate General Biology degree program provides students with the opportunity to prepare for a number of career goals. Possible alternatives include teaching; technical positions in laboratory and research centers; positions in business, industry, biological illustration, and other areas requiring a biological background; as well as undergraduate preparation for careers as a Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, or Environmental Scientist. A major requires a minimum of 40 credits including the core courses General Biology I (BIO-110), General Biology II (BIO-111), and Genetics (BIO-303 or BIO-341). Additionally, majors are required to take at least one course from each of the following disciplines: (1) Biodiversity, (2) Cell and Molecular Biology, (3) Organismal Biology, (4) Ecology and Environmental Science, and (5) Capstone. A minimum of 6 Biology laboratory credits are required including BIO 110L, BIO 111L, and 4 additional Biology laboratory courses.
Required Biology Core Courses
General Biology I
General Biology II
Genetics
1. Biodiversity
Botany
Zoology
Parasitology
2. Cellular and Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Neurobiology
Molecular Biology
Histology
Immunology
3. Organismal Biology
Anatomy
Physiology
Other Organismal Biology Options
4. Ecology and Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Ecology
Animal Behavior
5. Capstone
Evolution
Virology
Marine Seminar
Seminar
Student must also fulfill the following requirements:
Chemistry
General Chemistry I and II
| CHE-111 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS I | 3 |
| CHE-111L | GEN CHEMISTRY & QUAL ANLYS I LAB | 1 |
| SI-071 | CHE 111 RECITATION | 1 |
| - | And | |
| CHE-112 | GEN CHEMISTRY & QUAL ANALYSIS II | 3 |
| CHE-112L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY | 1 |
| SI-072 | CHE 112 RECITATION | 1 |
Note: Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses do not count towards graduation.
Chemistry for Health Sciences or Organic Chemistry I
Note: Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses do not count towards graduation.
Math
Students are required to take a minimum of 9 credits in the following math courses or complete MAT 211 Calculus I
Precalculus I
Precalculus II
Probability and Statistics or Calculus I
Physics
4 credits in Physics
Note: Supplemental Instruction (SI) courses do not count towards graduation.
Students may also elect to take Biology courses from the following:
Students planning to teach at the secondary level should add:
Student must fulfill the following Bioethics or Environmental Ethics requirements: