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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY
Credit Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Biology:
Liberal Arts and Sciences Core: 51 credits
Biology: 38 credits
Required Supportive Sciences: 32 credits
Total: 121 credits
A student must either demonstrate equivalent knowledge of Cs 115 Introduction to Computer Based Systems, or successfully complete Cs 115 at Caldwell College. Incoming freshmen must complete this requirement within the first three semesters.
Students who major in Biology must complete:
- BI 101/101L and BI 102/102L General Biology I & II
- BI 207/207L Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
- BI 210/210L Cell Biology
- BI 315/315L Microbiology
- BI 402/402L Genetics
- Np 341 Department Seminar or BI 411R and BI 411C Research/Lab and Research Composition
And three (3) of the following:
- BI 301/301L Histology
- BI 302/302L Embryology
- BI 305/305L Environmental Biology
- BI 316/316L Immunology
And one (1) of the following:
Also the supportive sciences:
- CH 111/111L and CH 112/112L General Chemistry I & II
- CH 203/203L and CH 204/204L Organic Chemistry I & II
- PY 201/201L and PY 202/202L General Physics I & II
- MA 130 and 131 Foundations of Analysis I & II
For students who will pursue graduate education in biology, the Department of Natural and Physical Sciences also considers MA 220 and 221, Calculus I & II, essential supportive electives.
Statement of Outcomes Assessment
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Successful completion of a senior laboratory or literature project is required for the B.A. in biology. The project will be submitted in the form of a paper which must demonstrate a clear understanding of scientific literature and ability to analyze data and present results in a coherent manner.
The paper must be organized and written in scientific style. A short oral presentation is also required in which each student is expected to present the focus of the paper and field questions on the subject matter within the paper. The department uses data from the outcomes assessment for curriculum development.
B.S. Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
Caldwell College and the University of Medicine and Dentistry-School of Health Related Professions (UMDNJ-SHRP) jointly offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S. in CLS) with concentrations in cytotechnology, toxicology, and Medical Technology. Typically, students complete the requirements for a Medical Technology major at Caldwell College and then enter the 15 month professional program at UMDNJ-SHRP to complete the desired concentration. Students must meet the academic requirements of both institutions to be awarded the B.S. in CLS.
The Allied-Health Professions
The biology major equips graduates to pursue post-graduate education and training in the allied-health professions such as medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, veterinary medicine and podiatry. Admission to schools in the health related professions may be expedited through specific affiliation agreements maintained by Caldwell College. For more on Allied Health Professions Affiliations, click here.
Professional School Affiliation
The College and Sciences Department have entered into formal affiliations with professional schools, especially those in the allied health fields. Students are afforded the option of combining the senior undergraduate year and the first year of professional education to eliminate one year from the educational sequence, or, students may avail themselves of preferential consideration in the standard professional school admissions process. All Caldwell College students who satisfy the College's and Professional school's requirements may take advantage of these options.
Research Experience
Research is an integral part of the natural and physical sciences programs. Research may be carried on by both the faculty and students.

