Bachelor of Science in Biology

General Education Curriculum

All degree programs require completion of the General Education Curriculum. A complete description of the gen ed and its requirements are available in the General Education Curriculum section of the Daemen catalog. Courses that satisfy a portion or complete a core requirement will have such designation indicated after the course title.

BS, Biology- Standard Curriculum

1. Major: 86 CREDITS

    • The following courses require C or better:
    • BCH313/L General Biochemistry (3/1)
    • BIO109/L General Biology I (3/1)
    • BIO110/L General Biology II (3/1)
    • BIO302/L General Ecology (3/1)
    • BIO303/L Plant Biology (4/0)
    • BIO308/L Genetics (3/1)
    • BIO436/L Evolutionary Biology (4/0)
    • CHE110/L Chemistry I (4/0)
    • CHE111/L Chemistry II (4/0)
    • CHE301/L Organic Chemistry I (3/1)
    • CHE302/L Organic Chemistry II (3/1)
    • NSC231 Natural Science: Scientific Language and Literacy (3)
    • NSC331 Natural Science Literature Survey (2)
    • NSC443 Natural Science Research Seminar (2)
    • CMP101 Composition I (3) (This does not require min. grade C)
    • SELECT ONE SEQUENCE (8 CREDITS):
      • PHY201/L-202/L Physics I-II (3/1-3/1)
      • PHY151/L-152/L General Physics I-II (4.0-4/0)

2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth – Discovery (9)
  • Breadth – Exploration:  
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • MTH 144 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (3)*
      • Choose one course from: Math and Computer Science. (3)
    • Social Sciences: 
      • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
    • Humanities: 
      • Choose two courses from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (6)

3. Free Electives: 3 CREDITS

  • Courses from the Natural Science Department are not allowed.

Note: *Minimum grade C required

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 125 CREDITS

BS, Biology with Environmental Science Specialization

1. Major: 75 CREDITS

    • The following courses require C or better:
    • BCH313/L General Biochemistry (3/1)
    • BIO109/L General Biology I (3/1)
    • BIO110/L General Biology II (3/1)
    • BIO302/L General Ecology (3/1)
    • BIO303/L Plant Biology (4/0)
    • BIO308/L Genetics (3/1)
    • BIO436/L Evolutionary Biology (4/0)
    • CHE110/L Chemistry I (4/0)
    • CHE111/L Chemistry II (4/0)
    • CHE301/L Organic Chemistry I (3/1)
    • CHE302/L Organic Chemistry II (3/1)
    • NSC231 Natural Science: Scientific Language and Literacy (3)
    • NSC331 Natural Science Literature Survey (2)
    • NSC443 Natural Science Research Seminar (2)
    • SELECT ONE SEQUENCE (8 CREDITS):
      • PHY201/L-202/L Physics I-II (3/1-3/1)
      • PHY151/L-152/L General Physics I-II (4.0-4/0)
    • Science Electives: 13 credits to be selected from any 300-400 level BIO, CHEM, ENS, or NSC course (excluding courses for non-science majors) from recommended Science courses.
    • CMP101 English Composition (3) (This does not require min. grade C)

2. Specialization: 13 CREDITS

      • The following courses require C or better:
      • ENS304/L Environmental Chemistry (3/1)
      • BIO304 Conservation Biology (3)
      • Select two:
        • ENS205 Planet Earth I: Physical Features (3)
        • ENS/NSC303 Environmental Toxicology (3)
        • ENS/SUST310 Global Water Issues (3)
        • SUST3XX courses (3)
        • Study Abroad ENS courses
        • NSC Research Problems 4XX (3)
        • NOTE:
          • Maximum 6 credits in SUST courses not cross-listed with BIO
          • International environmental courses should be at 300 level.

3. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

    • First Year Seminar (3)
    • Learning Communities (6)
    • Depth – Discovery (9)
    • Breadth – Exploration:  
      • Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 
        • MTH134 Pre-Calculus (3)*
        • Choose one course from: Math and Computer Science. (3)
      • Social Sciences: 
        • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
      • Humanities: 
        • Choose two courses from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (6)

4. Free Electives: 3 CREDITS

  • Courses from the Natural Science Department are not allowed.

Note: *Minimum grade C required

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 127 CREDITS

BS, Adolescence Education: Biology

1. Major: 48 CREDITS

*The following courses require C or better:

    • BIO109/L General Biology I (3/1)
    • BIO110/L General Biology II (3/1)
    • BIO200 Science and Contemporary Social Issues OR NSC231 Natural Science: Scientific Language and Literacy (3)
    • BIO302/L General Ecology (3/1)
    • CHE110/L Chemistry I (4/0)
    • CHE111/L Chemistry II (4/0)
    • NSC244 Scientific Technique (3)
    • SCIENCE ELECTIVES: 19 CREDITS
    • CMP101 English Composition (3) (This does not require min. grade C)

2. Education Studies: 41 CREDITS

*The following courses require C or better:

    • EDU213 Foundations of Education (3)
    • EDU237/L Instructional Design (3/1)
    • EDU314 Promoting ELA Across Content Areas (3)
    • EDU336 Language/Literacy Development for the Adolescent Learner (3)
    • EDU402 Methods in Classroom Management – Secondary (3)
    • NSC306 Teaching Science in Middle & High School (3)
    • SED270 Intro to the Nature and Needs of Learners with Disabilities (3)

*The following courses require B- or better:

    • EDU204 Field Based in Inclusive Education (1)
    • EDU310 Practicum in Education (2)
    • EDU427 Teaching to the Standards (3)
    • EDU479 Student Teaching – Grades 7-9 (6)
    • EDU480 Student Teaching – Grades 10-12 (6)
    • SED204 Field Based in Inclusive Education (1)

2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First-Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth – Discovery (9)
  • Breadth – Exploration:  
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 
      • MTH134 Pre-Calculus (3)
      • Math – any level (3)
    • Social Sciences: 
      • PSY214 Psychology of Adolescence (3) *C or better required
      • Choose one course from: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (3) *SOC224 recommended
    • Humanities: 
      • Choose two courses in Modern Language at any level (6)

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 125 CREDITS

Requirements for Biology, Biochemistry, Natural Sciences Programs: Admission, Admission to Upper Division, Graduation – consult the Natural Sciences department section of the catalog or the Program Plans option on the Registrar’s web page.

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequences for: BS, Biology-standard curriculum, Biology with ENS specialization; Adolescence Education: Biology, from the Natural Sciences Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.