(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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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:
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 |
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| 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:
(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: