Biology - B.S. Degree
Department of Biology
Office: 221 Science Center
(716) 673-3282
William D. Brown, Interim Chairperson
Email: biology@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/biology
Major Requirements
Core Courses:
| BIOL 131 | Introductory Ecology and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL 132 | Introductory Ecology and Evolution Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 133 | Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 134 | Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 237 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 238 | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 243 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 244 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 330 | Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL 331 | Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 333 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 334 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 491 | Senior Capstone - Research | 1-3 |
| or | |
| BIOL 492 | Senior Capstone - Internship | 1-3 |
| or | |
| BIOL 493 | Senior Capstone - Course | 3 |
| Twelve additional credit hours of 300-400 level Biology electives, including one upper level course from the following biological sub-disciplines: Cell/Molecular Biology; Organismal Biology; Ecology. | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
NOTE:
- BIOL 491 and BIOL 492 are variable, 1-3 credit hour courses. Students are to complete the course they are advised to enroll in for at least 3 credit hours to satisfy the degree requirement.
Supporting Courses:
NOTE:
- One (1)-credit laboratory work normally includes three clock hours per week in laboratory.
Total Credit Hours: 66-70