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Program checklist · B.S.

Biology, B.S.

Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0801
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
165820
CourseShelf checklist
CK_165820_2806d144
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Biology and Chemistry Faculty

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    Biology Program

    0 items

      Biology

      25 items
      1. Produce students who are well prepared for diverse careers or advanced study in the biological and chemical sciences or related disciplines as well as gain the skills necessary to successfully adapt to future changes within their disciplines.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Build lasting relationships with students that will advance their professional growth by recognizing the unique needs of each individual and reflecting our passion for engagement in authentic learning experiences.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Maintain a high level of scholarly activity in a variety of fields associated with biology, chemistry and science education.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Serve the needs of the university and specific academic departments through our curricular offerings and involvement in the university community.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Endeavor to demonstrate leadership as stewards of the environment.
        Not resolved to a course
      6. Provide state of the art pedagogical approaches as well as utilize appropriate equipment, technology, and resources for teaching, learning and research in the sciences and science education.
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Work to support the University’s mission of providing leadership and support for the economic, environmental, social, and cultural needs of North Central Massachusetts and the Commonwealth.
        Not resolved to a course
      8. Evolution
        Not resolved to a course
      9. Transformations of Energy and Matter
        Not resolved to a course
      10. Information Flow, Exchange and Storage
        Not resolved to a course
      11. Structure and Function
        Not resolved to a course
      12. Systems
        Not resolved to a course
      13. Clearly articulate testable questions and hypotheses
        Not resolved to a course
      14. Design and execute experiments
        Not resolved to a course
      15. Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods
        Not resolved to a course
      16. Summarize data concisely with graphs, tables or images
        Not resolved to a course
      17. Draw appropriate conclusions
        Not resolved to a course
      18. Demonstrate safe practices in laboratory and field
        Not resolved to a course
      19. Present information in a clear and organized manner
        Not resolved to a course
      20. Write well-organized and concise reports in a scientifically appropriate style
        Not resolved to a course
      21. Use relevant technology in communications.
        Not resolved to a course
      22. Communicate to a general audience
        Not resolved to a course
      23. Retrieve information efficiently and effectively by searching the biological literature
        Not resolved to a course
      24. Evaluate scientific articles critically
        Not resolved to a course
      25. Cite sources appropriately
        Not resolved to a course

      Core courses required in the Biology major

      4 items
      1. BIOL 1800
        General Biology I
        As published: “General Biology I 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      2. BIOL 1900
        General Biology II
        As published: “General Biology II 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      3. BIOL 2300
        Ecology
        As published: “Ecology 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      4. BIOL 2800
        Genetics
        As published: “Genetics 4 Credit(s)”
        4

      Additional Requirements

      0 items

        Capstone course options

        6 items
        1. BIOL 3060
          Biochemical Techniques
          As published: “Biochemical Techniques 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. BIOL 3550
          Developmental Biology
          As published: “Developmental Biology 4 Credit(s)”
          4
        3. BIOL 3650
          Plant Biology
          As published: “Plant Biology 4 Credit(s)”
          4
        4. BIOL 4500
          Molecular Biology
          As published: “Molecular Biology 4 Credit(s)”
          4
        5. BIOL 4700
          Animal Physiology
          As published: “Animal Physiology 4 Credit(s) *currently not offered”
          4
        6. BIOL 4903
          Independent Study
          As published: “Independent Study 3 Credit(s) (requires department approval)”
          3

        Required courses in related sciences

        3 items
        1. PHYS 2300
          General Physics I
          As published: “General Physics I 4 Credit(s)”
          4
        2. PHYS 2400
          General Physics II
          As published: “General Physics II 4 Credit(s)”
          4
        3. 2 MATH courses at or above the 1300 level
          Not resolved to a course

        Required General Education Courses

        5 items
        1. CHEM 1300
          General Chemistry I
          As published: “General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) (Scientifice Inquiry and Analysis)”
          4
        2. CHEM 1400
          General Chemistry II
          As published: “General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s) (Procedural and Logical Thinking)”
          4
        3. CHEM 2000
          Organic Chemistry I
          As published: “Organic Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) (AIA)”
          4
        4. CHEM 2100
          Organic Chemistry II
          As published: “Organic Chemistry II 4 Credit(s) (AIA)”
          4
        5. MATH 1700
          Applied Statistics
          As published: “Applied Statistics 3 Credit(s) (Quantitative Reasoning)”
          3

        Career Options

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          Source. Fitchburg State University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=12799. Captured page pages/0144.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.