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Program checklist · BS

Biology, BA, BS

Suffolk University · Boston, MA

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
30.3201
Credits (computed from items)
359-372
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
168005
CourseShelf checklist
CK_168005_53a8c4de
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

44 items
  1. Foundation Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Art History
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Arts Administration
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Asian Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Biology, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Biology Minor
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Honor Society
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Black Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  9. CAS Honors Community Scholars
    Not resolved to a course
  10. CAS Self-Designed Major
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Computer Science
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Criminal Justice
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Environmental Science
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Environmental Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Forensic Science
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Global and Cultural Communication
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Global Cultural Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Graphic Design
    Not resolved to a course
  19. History and Literature Honors
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Interior Design
    Not resolved to a course
  21. International Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Media and Film
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Paralegal Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Political Science
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Public Relations
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Radiation Science and Therapy
    Not resolved to a course
  28. Religious Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  29. Restorative Justice Practices
    Not resolved to a course
  30. Social Media
    Not resolved to a course
  31. Studio Art
    Not resolved to a course
  32. Women's and Gender Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  33. Youth and Community Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  34. College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  35. Sawyer Business School Undergraduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  36. Sawyer Business School Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Dual Degree Graduate Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  38. INTO Suffolk Programs
    Not resolved to a course
  39. Catalog Links
    Not resolved to a course
  40. Catalog Home
    Not resolved to a course
  41. Site Map
    Not resolved to a course
  42. All Catalogs
    Not resolved to a course
  43. 2025-2026 Catalog / College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Programs / Biology / Biology, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course
  44. Biology, BA, BS
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements

1 item
  1. Learning Goals and Objectives
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements - 126 credits

22 items
  1. Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree with this major
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Biology Major Requirements: 19 courses and their corresponding laboratories, 66-70 credits
    Not resolved to a course
    66-70
  3. Core Requirements (13 courses and their corresponding laboratories where applicable, 46 credits)
    Not resolved to a course
    46
  4. Biology Requirement (6 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 18 credits)
    Not resolved to a course
    18
  5. Introduction to the Cell
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Introduction to the Cell Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Organismal Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Organismal Biology Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Genetics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Ecology Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Biology Professional Development
    Not resolved to a course
  12. College to Career: Explore Your Options and Find Your Path
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Honors College to Career: Explore Your Options and Find Your Path
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Chemistry Requirement (4 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 16 credits)
    Not resolved to a course
    16
  15. General Chemistry I
    Not resolved to a course
  16. General Chemistry Laboratory I
    Not resolved to a course
  17. General Chemistry II
    Not resolved to a course
  18. General Chemistry Laboratory II
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Organic Chemistry I
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Organic Chemistry II
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
    Not resolved to a course

Math Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

13 items
  1. Choose one Mathematics course:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Or any Mathematics course including Math 165 or higher
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Physics Requirement (2 courses and corresponding laboratories, 8 credits)
    Not resolved to a course
    8
  5. Choose one of the following sequences:
    Not resolved to a course
  6. College Physics I
    Not resolved to a course
  7. College Physics Lab I
    Not resolved to a course
  8. College Physics II
    Not resolved to a course
  9. College Physics Lab II
    Not resolved to a course
  10. University Physics I
    Not resolved to a course
  11. University Physics Lab I
    Not resolved to a course
  12. University Physics II
    Not resolved to a course
  13. University Physics Lab II
    Not resolved to a course

Molecular/Cellular Biology Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

33 items
  1. Choose one of the following and its corresponding laboratory where applicable from the Molecular/Cellular division:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Principles of Cell Culture
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Microbiology Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Cancer Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Advanced Microbiology
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Cell Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Molecular Genetics
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Molecular Genetics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Organismic Structure and Function Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  10. Anatomy and Physiology I
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Anatomy and Physiology II
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Human Nutrition
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Evolutionary Anatomy
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Comparative Animal Physiology
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Developmental Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Diversity, Environment, and Conservation Requirement (1 course, 3-4 credits)
    Not resolved to a course
    3-4
  19. Coastal and Ocean Policy and Management
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Water Resources Planning and Management
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Introduction to Marine Mammals
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Marine Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Marine Biology Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Marine Invertebrates: Evolution and Ecology of Marine Animals
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Marine Invertebrates: Evolution and Ecology of Marine Animals Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Earth and Life Through Time
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Honors Earth and Life Through Time
    Not resolved to a course
  28. Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  29. The Biology of Vector Borne Diseases
    Not resolved to a course
  30. Biology of Fishes
    Not resolved to a course
  31. Biology of Whales
    Not resolved to a course
  32. Coastal Geology
    Not resolved to a course
  33. Oceans & Coasts
    Not resolved to a course

Electives (3 courses, 9-12 credits)

91 items
  1. Additional elective options are:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Biology Internship
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Biology Internship
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Independent Study
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Honors Biology Independent Study
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Biochemistry I
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Biochemical Techniques Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Marine Biogeochemistry
    Not resolved to a course
  9. About the Biology Major
    Not resolved to a course
  10. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Biotechnology Concentration
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Requirements: 19 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 67-70 credits
    Not resolved to a course
    67-70
  13. Cell Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Molecular Genetics
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Molecular Genetics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Principles of Cell Culture
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Microbiology Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Cancer Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Advanced Microbiology
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Biology Internship
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Biology Internship
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Independent Study
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Honors Biology Independent Study
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Biochemistry I
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Biochemical Techniques Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Biochemistry II
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Notes :
    Not resolved to a course
  28. Marine Science Concentration
    Not resolved to a course
  29. Requirements: 18 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 64-66 credits
    Not resolved to a course
    64-66
  30. Marine Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  31. Marine Biology Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  32. Choose two of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  33. Coastal and Ocean Policy and Management
    Not resolved to a course
  34. Water Resources Planning and Management
    Not resolved to a course
  35. Introduction to Marine Mammals
    Not resolved to a course
  36. Marine Invertebrates: Evolution and Ecology of Marine Animals
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Marine Invertebrates: Evolution and Ecology of Marine Animals Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
  38. Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  39. Biology of Fishes
    Not resolved to a course
  40. Biology of Whales
    Not resolved to a course
  41. Biology Internship
    Not resolved to a course
  42. Biology Internship
    Not resolved to a course
  43. Independent Study
    Not resolved to a course
  44. Honors Biology Independent Study
    Not resolved to a course
  45. Coastal Geology
    Not resolved to a course
  46. Marine Biogeochemistry
    Not resolved to a course
  47. Oceans & Coasts
    Not resolved to a course
  48. Health Careers Concentration
    Not resolved to a course
  49. Requirements: 19 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 67-70 credits
    Not resolved to a course
    67-70
  50. Anatomy and Physiology I
    Not resolved to a course
  51. Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
    Not resolved to a course
  52. Comparative Animal Physiology
    Not resolved to a course
  53. Principles of Cell Culture
    Not resolved to a course
  54. Microbiology Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
  55. Cell Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  56. Molecular Genetics
    Not resolved to a course
  57. Molecular Genetics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  58. Anatomy and Physiology I
    Not resolved to a course
  59. Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
    Not resolved to a course
  60. Anatomy and Physiology II
    Not resolved to a course
  61. Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
    Not resolved to a course
  62. Human Nutrition
    Not resolved to a course
  63. Evolutionary Anatomy
    Not resolved to a course
  64. Comparative Animal Physiology
    Not resolved to a course
  65. Cancer Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  66. Advanced Microbiology
    Not resolved to a course
  67. Developmental Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  68. Biology Internship
    Not resolved to a course
  69. Biology Internship
    Not resolved to a course
  70. Independent Study
    Not resolved to a course
  71. Honors Biology Independent Study
    Not resolved to a course
  72. Biochemistry I
    Not resolved to a course
  73. Biochemical Techniques Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  74. About the Biology Major
    Not resolved to a course
  75. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  76. Biology Major Learning Outcomes
    Not resolved to a course
  77. About the Biology Major
    Not resolved to a course
  78. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
  79. Honors in the Major
    Not resolved to a course
  80. To become a candidate for honors in the major, a student must:
    Not resolved to a course
  81. Have an overall GPA of 3.3
    Not resolved to a course
  82. Have a major GPA of 3.5
    Not resolved to a course
  83. Receive an invitation to apply from the department/major
    Not resolved to a course
  84. Apply by invitation in or around September 15 in time to register for the spring interdisciplinary course
    Not resolved to a course
  85. To complete requirements for honors in the major, a candidate must:
    Not resolved to a course
  86. Graduate with an overall GPA of 3.3
    Not resolved to a course
  87. Graduate with a major GPA of 3.5
    Not resolved to a course
  88. Pass the j unior year interdisciplinary course CAS H322
    Not resolved to a course
  89. Present at the honors symposium in the senior year
    Not resolved to a course
  90. About the Biology Major
    Not resolved to a course
  91. View the Program Page
    Not resolved to a course
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