Biology, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology provides a broad-based education in modern life science while offering the opportunity for students to concentrate their efforts within various biological disciplines. Through consultation with a professional advisor, students may select elective courses that focus on cell and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, organismal biology, or environmental studies. The Bachelor of Science curriculum includes a strong background in the supporting sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Computers. The Bachelor of Science in Biology prepares students for admission to graduate, medical, dental, and other professional schools; for careers in academic and industrial research; teaching; and for various careers in the publishing, pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnology industries.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Biology Courses: | 21 | |
| BIOL 130 | Principles Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 131 | Principles Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 230 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 304 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 402 | Ecology | 4 |
| or BIOL 332 | Field Ecology | |
| BIOL 440 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| Elective Biology Courses: | 15 | |
| Select 15 credits from Biology courses numbered higher than BIOL 230 | ||
| Required Chemistry Courses: | 18 | |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 207 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2207 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 208 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2208 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| or CHEM 205 | Analytical Chemistry Lec | |
| or CHEM 307 | Biochemistry I | |
| or BIOL 4XX BIOLOGY LABORATORY COURSE 4 | ||
| Required Physics Course: | 8 | |
| PHYS 130 | College Physics I (Lecture) | 3 |
| or PHYS 140 | Principles of Physics I - Lecture | |
| PHYS 1130 | Physics I Recitation & Laboratory | 1 |
| or PHYS 1140 | Principles of Physics I - Laboratory and recitation | |
| PHYS 131 | Physics II (Lecture) | 3 |
| or PHYS 141 | Principles of Physics II - Lecture | |
| PHYS 1131 | Physics II Recitation & Laboratory | 1 |
| or PHYS 1141 | Principles of Physics II - Laboratory and Recitation | |
| Required Math and Computer Science Courses: | 11 | |
| MATH 192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| INTD 180 | Computer Tools For Science and Mathematic Majors | 3 |
| or MATH 140 | Statistics I | |
| or PSYC 230 | Statistics for Social Sciences | |
| Total Credits: | 73 | |
- Students must successfully complete a minimum of 5 Biology major courses at NJCU.
- Credits earned for Biology courses more than 10 years ago may not satisfy department requirements.
- A minimum grade of “C” is required in each Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics course in order to receive the BS in Biology.
- Students must achieve an average of “C” (2.0) or better in Principles of Biology I & II before enrolling in higher-level Biology courses.
- Students must successfully complete each required course within three attempts to remain in the BS in Biology program.
- Students must successfully complete both Anatomy & Physiology I and II to earn Biology elective credits for Principles of Anatomy II.
- Students may not apply credits from Anatomy and Physiology I toward the BS in Biology.
- Students may apply up to 6 credits of Biology Research or Coop Education toward the BS in Biology requirements.
- Biology electives should be selected from courses numbered higher than BIOL 230.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
| BIOL 130 | Principles Biology I | 4 |
| MATH 192 or MATH 175 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or Enhanced Precalculus | 4 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| INTD 101 | Orientation to College *First time Freshmen Only | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 |
| BIOL 131 | Principles Biology II | 4 |
| MATH 193 or MATH 192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| BIOL 230 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
| INTD 180 | Computer Tools For Science and Mathematic Majors or Statistics I or Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 304 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Biology Elective 2xx (above BIOL 230) | 4 | |
| CHEM 207 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2207 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| General Education Tier II | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Biology Elective 2xx (above BIOL 230) | 4 | |
| CHEM 208 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2208 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| General Education Tier III | 3 | |
| Minor or Elective OR General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| BIOL 402 or BIOL 332 | Ecology or Field Ecology | 4 |
| Biology Elective 2xx (above BIOL 230) | 3-4 | |
| PHYS 130 or PHYS 140 | College Physics I (Lecture) or Principles of Physics I - Lecture | 3 |
| PHYS 1130 or PHYS 1140 | Physics I Recitation & Laboratory ( ) or Principles of Physics I - Laboratory and recitation | 1 |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 440 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| Biology Elective 2XX (above BIOL 230) | 4 | |
| PHYS 131 or PHYS 141 | Physics II (Lecture) ( ) or Principles of Physics II - Lecture | 3 |
| PHYS 1131 or PHYS 141 | Physics II Recitation & Laboratory ( ) or Principles of Physics II - Lecture | 1 |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121-123 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Biology BS program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the factual and theoretical basis of biology including mechanisms on the molecular, cellular, organismal, and systems levels.
- Demonstrate understanding of scientific inquiry and explain how scientific inquiry and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated.
- Apply quantitative knowledge and reasoning to describe or explain phenomena in the natural world.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of chemistry and their application to understanding living systems.
- Communicate scientific information in written and/or oral formats.