Biology
Students choose from a traditional biology major curriculum or an option designed to prepare them for Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physician's Assistant programs. These curricula parallel the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in biology. The traditional biology major prepares students, upon graduation, to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a career in biology related fields such as molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, ecology or any biological field. Students interested in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Chiropractic or Pre-Veterinary may major in either the traditional Biology major or Chemistry major. Contact the department chair for assistance in choosing an appropriate major.
The Pre-Professional option prepares students to transfer to colleges offering programs in Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physician's Assistant.
What will students learn if they study Biology Transfer or Biology Pre-Professional Degree Options?
They concentrate on the theoretical and applied sciences, and mathematics. Their studies prepare students to meet the challenges of advanced study in professional careers.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
A passing score on the College's placement mathematics test for both Algebra I and Algebra II or MAT 013 and MAT 014 is required for all Biology majors. In addition, a high school laboratory biology course with a minimum grade of "C" or BIO 010 and a high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010 with a minimum grade of "C" are also required.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years. Students may shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Questions?
Contact Tracie Gerow, Biology Department Chairperson at (732) 906-2592.
BIOLOGY OPTION - SCIENCE TRANSFER DEGREE
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree - BIO.AS
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details. |
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | | BIO 123 | GENERAL BIOLOGY I | 4 | One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010. Also appropriate score on the College’s placement test or MAT 013 or MAT 013A/MAT 013B | | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 | MAT 014or MAT014A/MAT014Bor appropriate score on the College’s placement test and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010 | | ENG 121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College’s placement test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | | MAT 129 | PRECALCULUS | 4 | Appropriate score on the College’s placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “B” or better in MAT 014, or departmental approval.
You may substitute MAT 014A plus MAT 014B.
MAT 131-132 recommended | | Physical/Health Ed Elective | 1-3 | | | Semester II | | | | | BIO 124 | GENERAL BIOLOGY II | 4 | | | CHM 124 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 | | ENG 122
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ENG 125
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITITNG ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College’s placement test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011
You may substitute ENG 125 | | MAT 131 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I | 4 | MAT 129, or MAT 129A/129B, or appropriate score on the College’s placement test and/or satisfactory score on the Diagnostic Examination, or departmental approval | | Semester III | | | | | BIO 221 | MICROBIOLOGY | 4 | BIO 221 is offered in the fall semester only | | PHY 121 | GENERAL PHYSICS | 4 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (GE SS) | 3 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (GE HUM) | 3 | | | CSC 106 | INTERMEDIATEPC APPLICATIONSWITHPROGRAMMING | 3 | | | Semester IV | | | | | ____ ____ | BIOLOGY ELECTIVE
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| You may choose BIO 228 (offered fall only) or BIO 224(offered spring only) or BIO 229 (offered spring only) or BIO 240. | | PHY 122 | GENERAL PHYSICS | 4 | PHY 121 | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (GE SS) | 3 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (GE HUM) | 3 | | | ____ ____ | SCIENCE/MATH ELECTIVE | 3-4 | You may select from BIO 224(offered spring only), BIO 228(offered fall only),BIO229 (offered spring only) CHM 221with CHM 227,or MAT 132 or a course with permission of the Department Chairperson. Please see catalog for appropriate prerequisites | | Total Credits: | 65-68 | |
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BIOLOGY PRE-PROFESSIONAL OPTION - SCIENCE TRANSFER DEGREE
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree - BPPST.AS(Recommended for students interested in Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical Therapy programs) |
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | | BIO 123 | GENERAL BIOLOGY I | 4 | One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010. Also appropriate score on the College’s placement test or MAT 013
| | CHM 123 | CHEMISTRY I | 4 | MAT 014 or MAT014A/MAT 014Bor appropriate score on the College’s placement test and one year of high school chemistry | | ENG 121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s placement test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test that exempts the student from RDG 009 | | MAT 129 | PRECALCULUS | 4 | Appropriate score on the College’s placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “B” or better in MAT 014, or departmental approval.
You may substitute MAT 014A plus MAT 014B.
MAT 131-132 recommended | | Physical/Health Ed Elective | 1-3 | | | Semester II | | | | | BIO 124 | GENERAL BIOLOGY II | 4 | | | CHM 124 | CHEMISTRY II | 4 | | ENG 122
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ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011
| | MAT 131 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I | 4 | MAT 129, or MAT 129A/129B, or appropriate score on the College’s placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, or departmental approval | | Semester III | | | | | BIO 111 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | 4 | One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010 and appropriate score on the College’s placement test or MAT 013 or MAT 013A/MAT 013B | | PHY 121 | GENERAL PHYSICS | 4 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (GE SS) | 3 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (GE HUM) | 3 | | | CSC 106 | INTERMEDIATE PCAPPLICATIONSWITH PROGRAMMING | 3 | | | Semester IV | | | | | BIO 112 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | 4 | | | PHY 122 | GENERAL PHYSICS | 4 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (GE SS) | 3 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (GE HUM) | 3 | | | ____ ____ | SCIENCE/MATH ELECTIVE | 3-4 | You may select from BIO 221,
BIO 228(offered fall only), BIO 229 (offered springonly),BIO 240, CHM 221 with CHM 227,or MAT 132 or a course with permission of the department chairperson. Please see catalogfor appropriate prerequisites. | | Total Credits: | 65-68 | |
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