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Program checklist · B.A.

Biology, B.A.

SUNY College at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NY

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 University Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Biology, BA is a degree for individuals who want to work in science outside of a laboratory or healthcare setting. Possible career paths include scientific policy, journalism, illustration, sales, and many others. This degree provides a strong foundation in biology while allowing you to complete a minor in a different study area to pair knowledge and skills across disciplines.For more information contact the Biological Sciences Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196246
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196246_3b673d9d
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Major Departmental Requirements 33 Credits

4 items
  1. BIO 101
  2. BIO 102
  3. BIO 353
  4. BIO 380
    Communicating Biology (3 cr.)
    As published: “Communicating Biology (3 cr.) (AWR)”

Biology Elective #1: (3 cr.)

2 items
  1. BIO 304
  2. BIO 305

Biology Elective #2: (15 cr.)

3 items
  1. At least 12 credits must be from BIO 300/400 level courses.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. No more than three credits of BIO 495 , BIO 496 or BIO 499 in any combination can be counted as Major Electives.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Courses taken to fulfill cognate requirements cannot also be counted as Major Electives.
    Not resolved to a course

Cognate Requirements 33 Credits

2 items
  1. BIO 333
  2. PHY 103

Chemistry #1: (4 cr.)

2 items
  1. CHE 101
  2. CHE 111

Chemistry #2: (4 cr.)

2 items
  1. CHE 112
  2. CHE 271

Additional Cognate Requirement (18 cr.)

2 items
  1. 18 credits of additional MAT, BIO, PHY or CHE courses 9 of which must be 300 level or higher or
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Complete a university-approved minor, determined by advisement.
    Not resolved to a course

Additional Degree Requirements

2 items
  1. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in Major Departmental Requirements.
    Not resolved to a course
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