A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- BS
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 09.0102
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- The computer science and biology combined major reflects how research in biology, especially genetics, has become a computational science. The program provides a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, as well as software development and algorithms.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_fe7facae
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Computer Science Courses
0 items
Computer Science Overview
2 items
- As published: “First Year Seminar 1”or: BIOL 1000 Biology at Northeasternor: INPR 1000 First-Year Interdisciplinary Seminar1
- As published: “Professional Development for Khoury Co-op 2”or: EESC 2000 Professional Development for Co-op1
Computer Science Fundamental Courses
0 items
All students can take a self-assessment to attempt to place out of CS 2000 and CS 2001. Students who place out of CS 2000 and CS 2001 will instead substitute 4-5 semester hours of CS, CY, or DS coursework at the 3000 level or higher not otherwise required in the degree.
3 items
- CS 2000and CS 2001Introduction to Program Design and Implementationand Lab for CS 2000Not resolved to a course5
- CS 2100and CS 2101Program Design and Implementation 1and Lab for CS 2100Not resolved to a course5
- As published: “Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning”or: MATH 1465 Intensive Mathematical Reasoning4
Computer Science Required Courses
5 items
- CS 2700and CS 2701Data Structures and Analysisand Lab for CS 2700Not resolved to a course5
- 4
- CS 3100and CS 3101Program Design and Implementation 2and Lab for CS 3100Not resolved to a course5
- 4
- or: CS 4535 Professional Practicum Capstone4
Khoury Approved Electives
electives · 0 items
With advisor approval, a directed study, research, project study, or appropriate graduate-level course may also be taken as a computer science elective.
electives · 1 item
- Complete 4 semester hours from within the following options:Not resolved to a course4
CS 2300 or higher, except CS 5010
0 items
CY 2000 or higher, except CY 4930
0 items
DS 2500 or higher, except DS 4900
3 items
- 4
- EECE 2322and EECE 2323Fundamentals of Digital Design and Computer Organizationand Lab for EECE 2322Not resolved to a course
- 4
Biology Courses
0 items
Biology Core Courses
major core · 5 items
- BIOL 1107and BIOL 1108Foundations of Biologyand Lab for BIOL 1107Not resolved to a course5
- 4
- BIOL 2301and BIOL 2302Genetics and Molecular Biologyand Lab for BIOL 2301Not resolved to a course5
- or: BIOL 2407 Computational Project Lab4
- BIOL 3611and BIOL 3612Biochemistryand Lab for BIOL 3611Not resolved to a course5
Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Elective
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · electives · 13 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- EEMB 2302and EEMB 2303Ecologyand Lab for EEMB 2302Not resolved to a course
- 4
- EEMB 2700and EEMB 2701Marine Biologyand Lab for EEMB 2700Not resolved to a course
- 4
- 4
- 4
Intermediate/Advanced Biology Electives
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · electives · 1 item
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
BIOL 2311 to BIOL 4999
0 items
EEMB 2290 to EEMB 5515
0 items
EEMB 5548 to EEMB 5569
0 items
Biology Capstone
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- As published: “Biology Research Capstone (concurrent with BIOL 4991 or BIOL 4994, which may be used toward intermediate/advanced biology electives)”1
- 4
Supporting Courses for Computer Science/Biology
0 items
Chemistry
0 items
A grade of D or better is required in CHEM 1161 and CHEM 1162.
3 items
- CHEM 1161and CHEM 1162and CHEM 1163General Chemistry for Science Majorsand Lab for CHEM 1161and Recitation for CHEM 1161Not resolved to a course5
- CHEM 2311and CHEM 2312Organic Chemistry 1and Lab for CHEM 2311Not resolved to a course5
- CHEM 2313and CHEM 2314Organic Chemistry 2and Lab for CHEM 2313Not resolved to a course5
Calculus
1 item
- 4
Probability and Statistics
1 item
- ENVR 2500and ENVR 2501Biostatisticsand Lab for ENVR 2500Not resolved to a course5
Computing and Social Issues
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 12 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- or: PHIL 1300 Knowledge in a Digital World4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- As published: “Technology and Human Values”8
- 4
- SOCL 4528Technology and SocietyNot resolved to a course
Intermediate or Advanced Science
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one course from the following: · 1 item
- Complete one course from the following:Not resolved to a course4
BIOL 2327 to BIOL 3999
0 items
BIOL 4705 to BIOL 5999
0 items
CHEM 2311 to CHEM 5999
0 items
EEMB 2290 to EEMB 5999
0 items
ENVR 2310 to ENVR 5999
0 items
MATH 2280 to MATH 5999
0 items
PHYS 2303 to PHYS 5999
0 items
PSYC 2290 to PSYC 5999
0 items
Integrative Courses
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 5 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Writing Requirements
0 items
College Writing
1 item
- or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers4
Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
1 item
- or: ENGW 3307 Advanced Writing in the Sciencesor: ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines4
Required General Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete 20 semester hours of general electives.Not resolved to a course20
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