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Jan 31, 2025
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2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Biology, B.S. Major in
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B.S. major in biology: Students should apply to the department as soon as possible after making the decision to major in biology. Applications are available in the Biology office. Advisers are assigned when the student applies for acceptance as a major. The department encourages interested students to speak with a biology adviser about this specialization before declaring a major. Grades in biology lower than a C- do not count toward the total number of semester hours required for this specialization.
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Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 124
Candidates for graduation must successfully complete the following requirements: 1. The Successful Completion of at Least 124 Semester Hours
The successful completion of at least 124 semester hours and a cumulative grade
point average of 2.8 in work completed at Hofstra. Military Science 1C, IE, 2C,
2E and associated leadership laboratories may not be counted toward this total
semester-hour requirement. 2. Liberal Arts
At least 60 semester hours must be completed in liberal arts courses outside
the Biology Department. 3. Residence Requirements
There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at
Hofstra: 20 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30
semester hours. The 20 semester hours need not be included within the last 30
hours. Foreign Language
German, French or Russian preferred, completion of level 4 if studied in high
school or to level 2 if studied as a new language; Distribution Course Requirement
(for listing of distribution courses, the Distribution Courses program)
6 semester hours in humanities: 3 hours from Literature (LT) or Appreciation
and Analysis (AA), and 3 hours from Creative Participation (CP); 6 semester hours
in social science: 3 hours in behavioral social sciences and 3 hours in history
and philosophy. Note:
Students who matriculate at Hofstra with advanced standing must complete at least
3 semester hours in humanities distribution courses and 3 semester hours in social
science distribution courses in residence. In no case may distribution course
requirements be taken elsewhere after matriculation at Hofstra. 5. Completion Requirements
After completion of the freshman year and each
subsequent semester, all B.S. program majors must have a cumulative
grade point average of 2.8 or better and a grade point average of 2.8
or better in all BIO courses to remain in the B.S. program. If a student
does not maintain the proper cumulative grade point average, he/she
will be placed on a one-semester probation. If at the end of the
probationary semester, his/her grade point average does not meet the
requirement, the student’s major will be changed from the B.S.
specialization in biology to the B.A. specialization in biology.
Students should be aware that this change in major will change biology
and distribution course requirements for graduation.
6. Major and Additional Requirements
The fulfillment of the following major and additional requirements: 45 Credits in Biology Including:
The fulfillment of the following major and additional requirements: - BIO 11 - (NS) Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Semester Hours: 4
- BIO 12 - (NS) Animal Form and Function Semester Hours: 4
- BIO 13 - (NS) Prokaryotes, Protists, Fungi and Plants Semester Hours: 4
- BIO 14 - (NS) Evolution, Ecology and Behavior Semester Hours: 4
- BIO 90 - Independent Study-Undergraduate Research I Semester Hours: 2-4
or - BIO 90A - Introduction to Laboratory Research Semester Hours: 3
or - BIO 93 - Independent Study–Honors Undergraduate Research I Semester Hours: 2-4
- BIO 91 - Independent Study-Undergraduate Research II Semester Hours: 2-4
or - BIO 92 - Independent Study-Undergraduate Research II Semester Hours: 2-4
or - BIO 94 - Independent Study–Honors Undergraduate Research II Semester Hours: 2-4
or - BIO 95 - Independent Study–Honors Undergraduate Research II Semester Hours: 2-4
- BIO 100 - Biostatistics Semester Hours: 3
An additional 18-22 credits in Biology. Two of the additional courses must include laboratories (lecture/laboratory courses or laboratory-only courses). Any biology course for which the prerequisites have been met may be chosen as to complete the 45 credits required for the B.S. Specialization in Biology with the exception of BIO 3, 4, 25, 50, 103, 105, 106, 123, 125 and 162. Students must plan their schedules in consultation with their biology adviser. All majors are required to take a comprehensive examination administered by the department in the senior year.
The Following are Also Required:
Two Semesters of Mathematics with One Course Chosen from the Following
And any other MATH course under advisement with the exception of MATH 4A, 4 B, 30A, 40, 60, 61A. BIO 100 may be used to satisfy a MATH elective (in such cases, an additional 3 semester hours of biology must be completed). Students planning to pursue advanced degrees in life and health sciences are urged to take MATH 71. Departmental Honors
To qualify for departmental honors, students must complete: BIO 93 and 94 or 95. All majors are required to take a comprehensive examination administered by the department in the senior year. |
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