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 traditional 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 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. Any BIO course designated as "Non-Major" in the catalog does not count towards the Biology major. Some courses that do not fall under the BIO prefix (such as specific IDS and EVS courses) may count as Biology electives towards the Biology major. A minimum of 6 Biology laboratory courses are required for the degree. Up to 6 credits in independent research (BIO 295, 395, 495) can be applied towards the degree; however, independent research credits do not count towards the laboratory course requirement.
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
Biology of Fishes
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:
Note: Initial math placement is dependent upon test scores (or SAT/ACT scores), and may require that a student take one to three possible levels of preparatory math before they are eligible for MAT 109, Precalculus 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:
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 33 required Biology credits and at least 7 additional Biology elective credits.
Biology Courses Required for Marine Biology Major
General Biology I
General Biology II
Botany OR Zoology
Oceanography
Biology of Fishes
Ecology
Marine Biology
Animal Behavior
Marine Biology 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. Initial math placement is dependent upon test scores (or SAT/ACT scores), and may require that a student take one to three possible levels of preparatory math before they are eligible for MAT 109, Precalculus 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
Biology of Fishes
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 |
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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.
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
Initial math placement is dependent upon test scores (or SAT/ACT scores), and may require that a student take one to three possible levels of preparatory math before they are eligible for MAT 109, Precalculus I. None of the preparatory level MAT courses count towards the required 9 credits of math for the BS.BIOT degree.
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: