Stephen Bauer, Program Coordinator
Email address: bauersm@alfredstate.edu
The biological science degree is a hands-on program designed to prepare you to excel in various scientific laboratories or to continue your education in a number of science or pre-professional fields. The program provides a foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics as well as a common core of general education courses.
Biological science is a flexible program that can be tailored to fit the educational requirements of a variety of laboratory-related occupations and transfer opportunities.
Alfred State biological science graduates may enter directly into the forensic science technology BS, health sciences BS, the interdisciplinary studies BTech, or the technology management BBA degree program.
The program also enables graduates to transfer to four-year programs in biology and chemistry as well as programs such as sports medicine, medical technology, ultrasound technology, and pre-professional programs (medicine, veterinary, dentistry, and pharmacy).
Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 33 percent are employed; 67 percent continued their education.
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry
Recommended: SAT and/or ACT test scores
If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, MATH 1034 College Algebra of Functions, MATH 1054 Precalculus, or MATH 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.
If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.
It is essential that students in this degree program are able to fully and safely participate, with or without reasonable accommodation, in all classroom, laboratory, field, internship, and research experiences required for completion of the program. Students in this degree program should be able to:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 63 credit hours is required for graduation, with an overall cumulative index of 2.0 or better. A grade of "C" or better is required in courses with BIOL or CHEM prefixes.
All laboratory-based courses for this academic program must be completed in an in-person format. Laboratory-based courses in the on-line format will not fulfill degree requirements
A tier 1 laptop computer is required for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.
TYPICAL FOUR-SEMESTER PROGRAM
First
| BIOL | 1101 | Topics in General Biology | 1 |
| BIOL | 1104 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM | 1984 | Chemical Principles I | 4 |
| COMP | 1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| MATH | xxxx | Math Elective (MATH 1033 or greater) | 3-4 |
| 15-16 |
Second
| BIOL | 2204 | General Biology II | 4 |
| LITR | xxx3 | Literature Elective | 3 |
| CHEM | 2984 | Chemical Principles II | 4 |
| XXXX | xxxx | Technical Elective | 2-4 |
| GLST | 2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| 16-18 |
Third
| BIOL | 5254 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM | 3514 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| SPCH | 1083 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| XXXX | xxx3 | Technical Elective | 3 |
| MATH | xxxx | Math Elective | 3-4 |
| 17-18 |
Fourth
| BIOL | 6534 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM | 4524 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL | 2111 | Biological Sciences Seminar | 1 |
| XXXX | xxx3 | Technical Elective | 3-4 |
| XXXX | xxx3 | Open Elective | 3-4 |
| 15-17 |
MATH courses must be at the level of MATH 1033 college algebra or above.
Technical Electives:
| AGPS | 1103 | Soils | 3 |
| AGPS | 1104 | Soils | 4 |
| AGPS | 5003 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| AGRI | 2013 | Organic & Sustainable Ag Tech | 3 |
| ANTH | 5333 | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| BIOL | 1013 | Essentials of Exercise Physiol | 3 |
| BIOL | 1113 | Biology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| BIOL | 1223 | Introduction to Forestry | 3 |
| BIOL | 1304 | Botany | 4 |
| BIOL | 1313 | Nutrition | 3 |
| BIOL | 1404 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL | 2504 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL | 2633 | Histotechniques | 3 |
| BIOL | 2803 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| BIOL | 2801 | Environmental Sciences Lab | 1 |
| BIOL | 4403 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BIOL | 4900 | Directed Study | 1 |
| BIOL | 5003 | Genomics | 3 |
| BIOL | 5013 | Biotechniques | 3 |
| BIOL | 5104 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| BIOL | 5223 | Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL | 5503 | Virology | 3 |
| BIOL | 5900 | Directed Study | 1 |
| BIOL | 6003 | Molecular and Cell Biology | 3 |
| CHEM | 4900 | Directed Study | 1 |
| CHEM | 5414 | Analytical Principles | 4 |
| CHEM | 5900 | Directed Study | 1 |
| CHEM | 6614 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM | 7784 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| COMP | 5703 | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| ENVR | 4424 | Envirnmntl Chem & Microbiology | 4 |
| FRSC | 3113 | Forensic Pathology | 3 |
| HLTH | 5113 | Complementary & Altv Medicine | 3 |
| HLTH | 5233 | The Culture of Healthcare | 3 |
| MATH | 1084 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH | 2124 | Statistical Methods & Analysis | 4 |
| MEDR | 1132 | Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
| MEDR | 1133 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PHYS | 1044 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS | 2044 | College Physics II | 4 |
