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Program checklist · B.S.

Biology, B.S.

Neumann University · Aston, PA

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
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0101
Credits (computed from items)
4
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214272
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214272_8a8de99e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

120 Credits Required

19 items
  1. Apply key concepts of biological and natural sciences.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Perform a range of laboratory procedures that includes various forms of technological.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Evaluate the processes of science including using the scientific method, conducting literature searches, and writing reviews on scientific topics.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Demonstrate effective communication skills in both written and oral formats.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Evaluate scientific problems using critical thinking skills related to the life sciences.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Synthesize professional and ethical standards required of scientists including exploration of career opportunities.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. For the Bachelor of Science in Biology incoming first year students must have an overall high school GPA of 2.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Have a cumulative High School science GPA of 2.5 or higher and completed both Biology and Chemistry in High School with a “C” or better.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. If Chemistry was not taken, then the Math GPA will be used in place of the requirement.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Have completed Algebra II with a grade of a “C” or better. If Algebra II was not completed, then the student is required to take both MATH103 College Algebra at the same time as CHEM107/117 General Chemistry I w/lab.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Complete two semesters of 100-level general biology lecture/lab with a minimum GPA of 2.0, with no more than 3 credits of “C-” for the final course grade.
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Complete two semesters of 100-level general chemistry lecture/lab with a minimum GPA of 2.0, with no more than 3 credits of “C-” for the final course grade.
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Complete two semesters of 100-level physics lecture/lab with a minimum GPA of 2.0, with no more than 3 credits of “C-” for the final course grade.
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Complete all required math courses with a “C,” GPA of 2.0, or better.
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all required Science courses and an overall GPA of a 2.0.
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Complete all 200-level biology or chemistry courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0 with no more than 4 credits of a “C-.”
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Courses may be repeated only one time, whether the repetition is a consequence of student withdrawal from a course, institutional withdrawal from a course, or those who fail to earn a passing grade lecture or lab (as described above).
    Not resolved to a course
  18. If a course is repeated more than one time, please refer to the “Repeated Courses” policy in the Academic Regulations and Standards section of this catalog for additional information.
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Internship Requirement - Students within the Biology program are required to obtain an internship at an off-campus setting through the Center for Career and Professional Development at Neumann.
    Not resolved to a course

Course Requirements for B.S. in Biology Majors: 120 credits

0 items

    NU Core Requirements for B.S. Biology Majors: 41 Credits

    0 items

      Major Requirements: 75 Credits

      24 items
      1. BIO 107
        General Biology I
        As published: “General Biology I 3”
        1
      2. BIO 117
        General Biology I Laboratory
        As published: “General Biology I Laboratory 1”
        1
      3. BIO 108
        General Biology II
        As published: “General Biology II 3 Credits”
        3
      4. BIO 118
        General Biology II Laboratory
        As published: “General Biology II Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      5. BIO 232
        Genetics
        As published: “Genetics 3 Credits”
        3
      6. BIO 242
        Genetics Laboratory
        As published: “Genetics Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      7. BIO 233
        Ecology
        As published: “Ecology 3 Credits”
        3
      8. BIO 243
        Ecology Laboratory
        As published: “Ecology Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      9. BIO 330
        Cellular and Molecular Biology
        As published: “Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credits”
        3
      10. BIO 458
        Senior Capstone I
        As published: “Senior Capstone I 2 Credits”
        2
      11. BIO 459
        Senior Capstone II
        As published: “Senior Capstone II 2 Credits”
        2
      12. CHEM 107
        General Chemistry I
        As published: “General Chemistry I 3 Credits”
        3
      13. CHEM 117
        General Chemistry I Laboratory
        As published: “General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      14. CHEM 108
        General Chemistry II
        As published: “General Chemistry II 3 Credits”
        3
      15. CHEM 118
        General Chemistry II Laboratory
        As published: “General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      16. CHEM 211
        Organic Chemistry I
        As published: “Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits”
        3
      17. CHEM 221
        Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
        As published: “Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      18. CHEM 212
        Organic Chemistry II
        As published: “Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits”
        3
      19. CHEM 222
        Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
        As published: “Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      20. CHEM 312
        Biochemistry
        As published: “Biochemistry 3 Credits”
        3
      21. CHEM 322
        Biochemical Laboratory Techniques
        As published: “Biochemical Laboratory Techniques 1 Credit”
        1
      22. Internship Course 3 Credits ( ​​BUS 494 , HSC 497 , or EDU 495 )
        Not resolved to a course
      23. MATH 102
        Introductory Statistics
        As published: “Introductory Statistics 3”
        2
      24. 1Satisfies Science CORE Requirement 2Satisfies Math CORE Requirement
        Not resolved to a course

      Requirements

      30 items
      1. BIO 202
        Animal Behavior
        As published: “Animal Behavior 3 Credits”
        3
      2. BIO 205
        Human Anatomy
        As published: “Human Anatomy 3 Credits”
        3
      3. BIO 215
        Human Anatomy Laboratory
        As published: “Human Anatomy Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      4. BIO 206
        Human Physiology
        As published: “Human Physiology 3 Credits”
        3
      5. BIO 216
        Human Physiology Laboratory
        As published: “Human Physiology Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      6. BIO 226
        Special Topics in Biology
        As published: “Special Topics in Biology Credit Varies”
      7. BIO 326
        Special Topics in Biology
        As published: “Special Topics in Biology Credit Varies”
      8. BIO 426
        Special Topics in Biology
        As published: “Special Topics in Biology 3 Credits”
        3
      9. BIO 280
        Phage Discovery Lecture
        As published: “Phage Discovery Lecture 3 Credits”
        3
      10. BIO 285
        Phage Discovery Laboratory
        As published: “Phage Discovery Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      11. BIO 290
        Bioinformatics
        As published: “Bioinformatics 3 Credits”
        3
      12. BIO 305
        Parasitology/Mycology
        As published: “Parasitology/Mycology 2 Credits”
        2
      13. BIO 310
        Diseases of Humans and Wildlife
        As published: “Diseases of Humans and Wildlife 3 Credits”
        3
      14. BIO 315
        Parasitology/Mycology Laboratory
        As published: “Parasitology/Mycology Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      15. BIO 323
        Immunology
        As published: “Immunology 2 Credits”
        2
      16. BIO 324
        Immunology Laboratory
        As published: “Immunology Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      17. BIO 325
        General Microbiology
        As published: “General Microbiology 3 Credits”
        3
      18. BIO 335
        General Microbiology Laboratory
        As published: “General Microbiology Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      19. BIO 355
        Molecular Diagnostics
        As published: “Molecular Diagnostics 2 Credits”
        2
      20. BIO 365
        Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
        As published: “Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      21. BIO 370
        Hemostasis, Urinalysis, and Body Fluid Analysis Lecture
        As published: “Hemostasis, Urinalysis, and Body Fluid Analysis Lecture 2 Credits”
        2
      22. BIO 375
        Hemostasis, Urinalysis and Body Fluid Analysis Laboratory
        As published: “Hemostasis, Urinalysis and Body Fluid Analysis Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      23. BIO 420
        Hematology
        As published: “Hematology 3 Credits”
        3
      24. BIO 425
        Hematology Laboratory
        As published: “Hematology Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      25. BIO 430
        Clinical Microbiology
        As published: “Clinical Microbiology 3 Credits”
        3
      26. BIO 435
        Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
        As published: “Clinical Microbiology Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      27. BIO 440
        Immunohematology
        As published: “Immunohematology 3 Credits”
        3
      28. BIO 445
        Immunohematology Laboratory
        As published: “Immunohematology Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      29. BIO 450
        Clinical Biochemistry
        As published: “Clinical Biochemistry 3 Credits”
        3
      30. BIO 455
        Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
        As published: “Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1

      Requirements

      7 items
      1. Choose one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MATH 103
        College Algebra
        As published: “College Algebra 3 Credits”
        3
      3. MATH 110
        Precalculus
        As published: “Precalculus 3 Credits”
        3
      4. Choose one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      5. MATH 225
        Applied Calculus
        As published: “Applied Calculus 3 Credits”
        3
      6. MATH 250
        Calculus I
        As published: “Calculus I 3 Credits”
        3
      7. *NOTE: Biology, B.S. Studies students are required to take MATH-102 to satisfy NU Core Requirements
        Not resolved to a course

      Requirements

      9 items
      1. PHY 107
        Physics I
        As published: “Physics I 3 Credits”
        3
      2. PHY 117
        Physics I Laboratory
        As published: “Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit”
        1
      3. and
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PHY 108
        Physics II
        As published: “Physics II 3 Credits”
        3
      5. PHY 118
        Physics II Laboratory
        As published: “Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit”
        or: PHY 130 General Physics with Calculus I 3 Credits
        1
      6. PHY 135
        General Physics with Calculus I Lab
        As published: “General Physics with Calculus I Lab 1 Credit”
        1
      7. and
        Not resolved to a course
      8. PHY 131
        General Physics with Calculus II
        As published: “General Physics with Calculus II 3 Credits”
        3
      9. PHY 136
        General Physics with Calculus II Lab
        As published: “General Physics with Calculus II Lab 1 Credit”
        1

      General Electives: 11 Credits

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        Suggested Four-Year Curriculum

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          *NOTE

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