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Program checklist · B.S.

Biology, B.S.

SUNY College at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 University Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Biology, BS degree prepares you for careers in scientific research or graduate study. This degree will provide you with a rigorous foundation in fundamental biology while allowing you to focus on a biology discipline of your choice. The focus of this degree is on research and scientific skills that will provide you with marketable experiences for your future career. 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_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.

Major Departmental Requirements 40-42 Credits

10 items
  1. BIO 101
    General Biology I (4 cr.)
    As published: “General Biology I (4 cr.) *”
  2. BIO 102
    General Biology II (4 cr.)
    As published: “General Biology II (4 cr.) *”
  3. BIO 203
    Microbiology (4 cr.)
    As published: “Microbiology (4 cr.) or BIO 304 - Ecology (4 cr.)”
  4. BIO 305
  5. BIO 333
    Biostatistics (3 cr.)
    As published: “Biostatistics (3 cr.) or ENV 333 - Biostatistics (3 cr.)”
  6. BIO 353
  7. BIO 380
  8. BIO 388
  9. BIO 487
    Capstone II (2 cr.)
    As published: “Capstone II (2 cr.) or 2 credits of BIO 495 - Undergraduate Research (1 to 6 cr.) (with individual faculty)”
  10. BIO 488

Organismal Biology: (3-4 cr.)

7 items
  1. BIO 205
  2. BIO 323
  3. BIO 329
  4. BIO 343
  5. BIO 345
  6. BIO 355
  7. BIO 421

Biology or Chemistry Elective (3-4 cr.)

0 items

    Data Science (3 cr.)

    4 items
    1. BIO 347
    2. CSC 123
    3. CSC 124
    4. ENV 422

    Cognate Requirements 38-44 Credits

    4 items
    1. CHE 111
    2. CHE 112
    3. PHY 103
    4. PHY 104

    Organic Chemistry: (4 cr.)

    2 items
    1. CHE 240
    2. CHE 241

    Minor in a STEM field (18-24 cr.)

    0 items

      Additional Degree Requirements

      4 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 grade of C is required in all major departmental courses.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Students cannot minor in Biology.
        Not resolved to a course

      Notes

      0 items
        Source. SUNY College at Plattsburgh, catalog 2026-2027 University Catalog — https://plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=5176. Captured page pages/0027.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.