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2024 2025 Academic Catalog

Biology, B.A.

Location(s): Main Campus


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Dana Hall, Room 214
Telephone: (203) 576-4267

Program Description

The Biology Department offers a 120-credit Bachelor of Arts and a 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Students are introduced to laboratory training in General Biology, Ecology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, and most elective courses. Both degrees prepare students to pursue graduate degree programs in education, the biological disciplines, medicine, or allied health professions. Biology students can pursue several concentrations (listed below).

Learning Outcomes

By completing the Biology program, students will:

  1. be able to read and interpret current biological literature, formulate scientific hypotheses, design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data;
  2. have mastered the fundamental principles of cell/molecular /organism biology;
  3. have training necessary to apply biological, biomedical and biotechnological principles and techniques to human health and well-being from a holistic/wellness perspective;
  4. have awareness and appreciation of interdisciplinary interactions among other disciplines in the natural sciences, mathematics and cognate fields;
  5. have awareness to appreciate the beauty, complexity and fragility of our biosphere, and the intricate dynamics of balancing systems within the biosphere;
  6. have critical tools to exercise responsibility and stewardship of the biosphere by assuming positions of leadership in our global society.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology provides a broad liberal arts program. It is designed to allow students to obtain a minor that may be appropriate for their career aspirations. In cooperation with the School of Education there is a 5-year combined Bach­elor of Arts in Biology/Master of Science in Education program for students interested in pursuing a teaching career.

Summary of Requirements - 120 Credit(s)


General Education Requirements - 42 Credit(s)


Electives - 20 Credit(s)


Additional Information


  1. Biology and approved cognate courses at the 200 level or higher.
  2. As approved by the Department.
  3. The student must earn a grade of “C” or better in every major course. The student’s overall quality point ratio in major courses must be at least 2.0. If a student earns a grade of “D” or “F” in a course in the major field, he or she retake that course and earn a “C” or better.

Concentrations Within the Bachelor of Arts Degree


Biology students can pursue the following concentrations:

Biomedical Science/Biotechnology


Students are advised to take the following elective courses:

Ecology/Environmental Science


Students are advised to take the following elective courses:

Other Pre-Health Professional Options


The Biology Major offers pre-health professional options in Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Osteopathic, Pre-Occupational Therapy. Please meet with a Biology advisor to tailor your electives to meet your graduate program requirements.

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