Bachelor of Science in Biology
New Jersey City University
Key Information
Campus location
Jersey City, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 423 / per credit *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* part time in-state tuition per credit is $422.60; part time out-of-state tuition per credit is $760.95; full time in-state tuition is $6,338.45; full time out-of-state tuition is $ 11,413.90
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology provides a broad-based education in modern life science while offering the opportunity for students to concentrate their efforts within various biological disciplines. Through consultation with a professional advisor, students may select elective courses that focus on cell and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, organismal biology, or environmental studies. The Bachelor of Science curriculum includes a strong background in the supporting sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Computers. The Bachelor of Science in Biology prepares students for admission to graduate, medical, dental, and other professional schools; for careers in academic and industrial research; teaching; and for various careers in the publishing, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and biotechnology industries.
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Curriculum
Requirements
Required Biology Courses (33 credits)
Principles Biology I | 4 |
Principles Biology II | 4 |
Cell Biology | 4 |
Genetics | 4 |
Ecology | 4 |
Field Ecology | 4 |
Biology Seminar | 1 |
Elective Biology Courses (15 credits)
Select 15 credits from Biology courses numbered higher than BIOL 230.
Required Physics Course
College Physics I (Lecture) | 3 |
Principles of Physics I - Lecture | 3 |
Physics I Recitation & Laboratory | 1 |
Principles of Physics I - Laboratory and recitation | 1 |
Physics II (Lecture) | 3 |
Principles of Physics II - Lecture | 3 |
Physics II Recitation & Laboratory | 1 |
Principles of Physics II - Laboratory and Recitation | 1 |
Required Math and Computer Science Courses:
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
Computers Tools for Science and Math | 3 |
Statistics I | 3 |
Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 |
- Students must successfully complete a minimum of 5 Biology major courses at NJCU.
- Credits earned for Biology courses more than 10 years ago may not satisfy department requirements.
- A minimum grade of “C” is required in each Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics course in order to receive the BA in Biology.
- Students must achieve an average of “C” (2.0) or better in Principles of Biology I & II before enrolling in higher-level Biology courses.
- Students must successfully complete each required course within three attempts to remain in the BS in Biology program.
- Students must successfully complete both Anatomy & Physiology I and II to earn Biology elective credits for Principles of Anatomy II.
- Students may not apply for credits from Anatomy and Physiology I toward the BS in Biology.
- Students may apply up to 6 credits of Biology Research or Coop Education toward the BS in Biology requirements.
- Biology electives should be selected from courses numbered higher than BIOL 230.
Program Outcome
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Biology BS program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the factual and theoretical basis of biology including mechanisms on the molecular, cellular, organismal, and systems levels.
- Demonstrate understanding of scientific inquiry and explain how scientific inquiry and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated.
- Apply quantitative knowledge and reasoning to describe or explain phenomena in the natural world.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of chemistry and their application to understanding living systems.
- Communicate scientific information in written and/or oral formats.
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