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How many UB curriculum requirements can a course be applied to?

An interdisciplinary sequence that promotes scientific literacy through a basic understanding of the sciences covered, along with an active exploration of how scientific discoveries are made, how they are subject to forms of manipulation, how they have impacted society in the short and longer terms, and their ethical and cultural implications.

How do you become a biology major at UB?

Apr 06, 2022 · NOTE: Although the UB Curriculum course BIO 387 Communicating in Biological Sciences can not be used as elective credit towards the BA, it can be used as elective credit for the BS. **Up to 3 credits of any 490 level BIO course (495, 498, 499) can count toward the BS.

Can bio courses be used as elective credit for the BS?

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How many bio credits do I need to get a BS?

82 Total credit hours required for Bachelor of Science degree; Required lecture courses in biological sciences. BIO 200 Evolutionary Biology; BIO 201 Cell Biology; BIO 303 General Physiology; BIO 305 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry; BIO 319 Genetics; Required laboratory courses in biological sciences — Choose FOUR: BIO 313 General Physiology Laboratory

How to demonstrate scientific principles?

Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific principles are used to solve tangible problems. Recognize key ethical issues in scientific practice. Distinguish scientific information from pseudo-scientific information and demonstrate an understanding of the nature of legitimate scientific debate.

What is scientific literacy?

Scientific Literacy and Inquiry. An interdisciplinary sequence that promotes scientific literacy through a basic understanding of the sciences covered, along with an active exploration of how scientific discoveries are made , how they are subject to forms of manipulation, how they have impacted society in the short and longer terms, ...

Academic Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.000 following the completion of BIO 200, BIO 201 / BIO 211, BIO 303 and BIO 305 is required for retention in the Biological Sciences major.

Academic Advice

For information regarding academic standing and progression through the major, contact a Biological Sciences advisor:

Transfer Credit Policy

Courses from other institutions that have been previously evaluated in comparison to UB courses are listed on UB's course articulation TAURUS website. For courses not listed, students can submit a new request to TAURUS.

Prerequisite Courses

BIO 200 Evolutionary Biology#N#BIO 201 Cell Biology#N#BIO 211 Cell Biology Lab#N#CHE 101 General Chemistry w/ CHE 113 Lab#N#CHE 102 General Chemistry w/ CHE 114 Lab#N#MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and its Applications I or MTH 141 College Calculus I#N#MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and its Applications II or MTH 142 College Calculus II

Required Courses

BIO 303 General Physiology#N#BIO 305 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry#N#BIO 319 Genetics#N#CHE 201 Organic Chemistry or CHE 203 / CHE 205 Organic Chemistry/Lab 1#N#CHE 202 Organic Chemistry or CHE 204 / CHE 206 Organic Chemistry/Lab 2#N#PHY 101 / PHY 151 College Physics I/Lab or PHY 107 General Physics I#N#PHY 102 / PHY 152 College Physics II/Lab or PHY 108 / PHY 158 General Physics II/Lab#N#Four BIO lab courses#N#Electives (18 credits or enough to fulfill the 44 credit major requirement) from the following approved course list.

Departmental Honors Requirements

Students with a GPA ≥ 3.600 may apply to the departmental honors program during Fall of the junior year. Accepted students take a spring course during the junior year ( BIO 487) solely for honors students.

Total Credit Hours Required

Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or major requirements.

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