Biology, Neuroscience and Behavior Concentration, B.S.

Biology and Chemistry Faculty

Biology

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.

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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.

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3. Maintain a high level of scholarly activity in a variety of fields associated with biology, chemistry and science education.

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4. Serve the needs of the university and specific academic departments through our curricular offerings and involvement in the university community.

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5. Endeavor to demonstrate leadership as stewards of the environment.

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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.

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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.

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8. Evolution

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9. Transformations of Energy and Matter

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10. Information Flow, Exchange and Storage

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11. Structure and Function

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12. Systems

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13. Clearly articulate testable questions and hypotheses

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14. Design and execute experiments

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15. Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods

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16. Summarize data concisely with graphs, tables or images

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17. Draw appropriate conclusions

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18. Demonstrate safe practices in laboratory and field

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19. Present information in a clear and organized manner

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20. Write well-organized and concise reports in a scientifically appropriate style

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21. Use relevant technology in communications.

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22. Communicate to a general audience

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23. Retrieve information efficiently and effectively by searching the biological literature

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24. Evaluate scientific articles critically

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25. Cite sources appropriately

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Core courses required in the Biology major

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

Capstone course options

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

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

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Required General Education Courses

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

BS in Biology/Neuroscience and Behavior

Choose from the following

1. BIOL 2600

   Animal Behavior

   As published: “Animal Behavior 4 Credit(s)”
   4
2. BIOL 2250

   Cell Biology

   As published: “Cell Biology 4 Credit(s)”
   4
3. BIOL 3550

   Developmental Biology

   As published: “Developmental Biology 4 Credit(s) or”
   4
4. BIOL 4700

   Animal Physiology

   As published: “Animal Physiology 4 Credit(s)”
   4

In addition

1. PSY 1100

   Introduction to Psychological Science

   As published: “Introduction to Psychological Science 3 Credit(s) and”
   3
2. PSY 3500

   Psychology of Learning

   As published: “Psychology of Learning 3 Credit(s) or”
   3
3. PSY 3550

   Cognition

   As published: “Cognition 3 Credit(s)”
   3