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Degree Requirements - Biology
Degree Requirements - Biology
B.A. DEGREE BIOLOGY OPTION: GENERAL
GENERAL EDUCATION 47-48FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 College Algebra 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3
DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS 34-35
Humanities 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 9
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Science & Mathematics 11
*MATH 1054 Precalculus 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
Health/Physical Education 2-3
ID 1225 Issues Contemp. Health
OR
ID 1010 Leisure & Rec Multicult Soc 3
OR
Physical Education 2
MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE 3
BIO 4970 Seminar in Integrative Biology 3
*Required Distribution Course
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 21
CHEM 2581 Organic Chemistry Lecture I 3
CHEM 2582 Organic Chemistry Lecture II 3
CHEM 2583 Organic Chemistry Lab I 2
CHEM 2584 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2
MATH 2411 Calculus I 3
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 31
REQUIRED COURSES IN BIOLOGY 23
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
BIO 2400 Genes, Organisms, Populations 4
BIO 2500 Principles of Botany 4
BIO 3400 Zoology: Form and Function 4
BIO 3614 Principles of Ecology 4
BIO 3704 Principles of Genetics 3
MAJOR ELECTIVES 8
Selected with departmental advisement
at the 3000-4000 level.
FREE ELECTIVES 24-25
At least 50% must be at 3000-4000 level.
TOTAL 124
B.A. DEGREE BIOLOGY OPTION: TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Students choosing this (K-12) option must make a formal application for admission to the Middle and Secondary Education (MSE) Department. Prior to taking education courses, all prerequisites must be met. See the description under the College of Education.GENERAL EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 72
GENERAL EDUCATION 48
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 College Algebra 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3
DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS 35
Humanities 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 9
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
PSY 1000 General Psychology 3
SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology 3
OR
ANTH 1800 Cultural Anthropology 3
Science & Mathematics 11
*MATH 1054 Precalculus 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
Health/Physical Education 3
ID 1225 Issues Contemp. Health 3
MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE 3
BIO 4970 Seminar in Integrative Biology 3
*Required Distribution Course
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 24
MATH 2411 Calculus I 3
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
CHEM 2180 Prin. Organic Chemistry 4
PSY 2110 Psych. Adolescence 3
ES 1000 Observing the Earth 3
ID 2955 Disabled Person in American Society 3
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 31
REQUIRED COURSES IN BIOLOGY 23
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
BIO 2400 Genes, Organisms, Populations 4
BIO 2500 Prin. of Botany 4
BIO 3400 Zoology: Form and Function 4
BIO 3614 Principles of Ecology 4
BIO 3704 Principles of Genetics 3
MAJOR ELECTIVES 8
Selected with departmental advisement
at the 3000-4000 level.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 30
Sophomore Level
EMSE 2801 Intro Field Exp K-12 3
Junior Level
EDUC 3000 Curriculum, Evaluation and Learner 3
EDUC 3401 Language Arts/Reading K-12 3
EMSE 3122 Computers in Education 3
EMSE 3230 Science Education K-12 3
EMSE 3801 Junior Field Experience K-12 2
EMSE 3903 Eng Language Learning in America 1
Senior Level
EMSE 4811 Professional Intern/Subj Area K-12 9
PROFESSIONAL/GE CAPSTONE
EDUC 4000 Teacher and Classroom 3
TOTAL 133
B.A. DEGREE BIOLOGY OPTION: DUAL CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND K-12 BIOLOGY
Students who wish to be certified in both Biology K-12 and Educator of Students with Disabilities should consult the Catalogue under Special Education programs for information on admissions and grade requirements for this dual certification program. Students choosing this option must make a formal application for admission to the Department of Special Education. Prior to taking Special Education courses, all prerequisites must be met.GENERAL EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 68
GENERAL EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 College Algebra 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3
DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS 32
Humanities 9
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select two courses from different areas:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Music or Theatre 3
Social Sciences 9
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
PSY 1000 General Psychology 3
SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology 3
OR
ANTH 1800 Cultural Anthropology 3
Science & Mathematics 11
*MATH 1054 Precalculus 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
Health/Physical Education 3
ID 1225 Issues Contemp. Health 3
*Required Distribution Course
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 23
PSY 2110 Psychology of Adolescence 3
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
ES 1000 Observing the Earth 3
ID 2052 Human Exceptionality 3
ID 3051 Computer Technology in Today's Inclusive Society 3
ID 3163 Building Inclusive Environments Through Positive Behavioral Supports 3
ACADEMIC MAJOR: 31 S.H. (OR MORE)
A minimum of 31 credits as a Bio Science major as outlined in the Kean University catalog. See Academic Advisor in that department for requirements. Note - No Major Capstone course required. All major courses require a grade of C or better.
REQUIRED COURSES:
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
BIO 2400 Genes, Organisms, Populations 4
BIO 2500 Prin. of Botany 4
BIO 3400 Zoology: Form and Function 4
BIO 3614 Principles of Ecology 4
BIO 3704 Principles of Genetics 3
MAJOR ELECTIVES 8
Selected with departmental advisement at the 3000-4000 level.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 32
Sophomore Level
SPED 2120 Introductory Field Experience in Special Education 3
SPED 2200 The Multicultural Learner in Diverse Settings 3
Junior Level
EDUC 3000 Curriculum, Evaluation and Learner 3
SPED 3000 Principles and Practices for the Contemporary Educator (WE) 3
SPED 3001 Preprofessional Field Experience for Educators Across Settings 2
EMSE 3230 Science Education K-12 3
EDUC 3401 Language Arts/Reading, K-12 3
Senior Level
EDUC 4000 Teacher and Classroom 3
SPED 4135 Special Education Student Teaching 9
(SPED 4135 & EDUC 4000 must be taken concurrently)
TOTAL 131
B.S. DEGREE BIOLOGY OPTION: GENERAL
GENERAL EDUCATION 35FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 College Algebra 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3
DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS 22
Humanities 6
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select one course from below:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 6
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
Select one course from below:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Science & Mathematics 7
*MATH 1054 Precalculus 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE 3
BIO 4970 Seminar in Integrative Biology 3
*Required Distribution Course
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2581 Organic Chemistry Lecture I 3
CHEM 2582 Organic Chemistry Lecture II 3
CHEM 2583 Organic Chemistry Lab I 2
CHEM 2584 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2
MATH 2411 Calculus I 3
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 49-50
REQUIRED COURSES IN BIOLOGY 35
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
BIO 2400 Genes, Organisms, Populations 4
BIO 2500 Principles of Botany 4
BIO 2900 Computer Appl 3
BIO 3400 Zoology: Form and Function 4
BIO 3614 Principles of Ecology 4
BIO 3704 Principles of Genetics 3
BIO 3705 Principles of Genetics Lab 2
BIO 4105 Essentials of Biochemistry 4
BIO 4835 Biostatistics 3
MAJOR ELECTIVES 14-15
Selected with departmental advisement at the 3000-4000 level.
FREE ELECTIVES 14-15
At least 50% must be at the 3000-4000 level.
TOTAL 124
B.S. DEGREE BIOLOGY OPTION: BIOTECHNOLOGY
GENERAL EDUCATION 35FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS 13
GE 1000 Transition to Kean 1
ENG 1030 College Composition 3
MATH 1000 College Algebra 3
COMM 1402 Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship 3
GE 2024 Research and Technology 3
DISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS 22
Humanities 6
*ENG 2403 World Literature 3
Select one course from below:
Fine Arts or Art History 3
Philosophy or Religion 3
Foreign Languages 3
Music or Theatre 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Social Sciences 6
*HIST 1000 History of Civil Society in America 3
Select one course from below:
Economics or Geography 3
Political Science 3
Psychology 3
Sociology or Anthropology 3
Interdisciplinary 3
Science & Mathematics 7
*MATH 1054 Precalculus 3
CHEM 1083 Chemistry I 4
MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE 3
BIO 4970 Seminar in Integrative Biology 3
*Required Distribution Course
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 25
CHEM 1084 Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2581 Organic Chemistry Lecture I 3
CHEM 2582 Organic Chemistry Lecture II 3
CHEM 2583 Organic Chemistry Lab I 2
CHEM 2584 Organic Chemistry Lab II 2
MATH 2411 Calculus I 3
PHYS 2091 General Physics I 4
PHYS 2092 General Physics II 4
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 40
REQUIRED COURSES IN BIOLOGY 29
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
BIO 2400 Genes, Organisms, Populations 4
BIO 3305 Principles of Microbiology 4
BIO 3704 Principles of Genetics 3
BIO 3705 Principles of Genetics Lab 2
BIO 3820 Basic Tissue Culture 4
BIO 4105 Essentials of Biochemistry 4
BIO 4700 Molecular Genetics 4
PROGRAM RELATED ELECTIVES 11
Selected with departmental advisement
from a list at the 3000-4000 level.
FREE ELECTIVES 24
At least 50% must be at the 3000-4000 level.
TOTAL 124
B.A. DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION OPTION: LIBERAL STUDIES IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION K-5 AND 5-8
This is a joint program with the College of Education designed to provide elementary education students the opportunity to pursue a specialization in science, mathematics, or technology. Students selecting this option must make formal application for admission to the Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education Department. Prior to taking education courses, all prerequisites must be met. Please refer to the Elementary Education program description under the College of Education.MINOR IN BIOLOGY
One semester of general chemistry and the following:
REQUIRED COURSES 8
BIO 2200 Cell Biology 4
BIO 2400 Genes, Organisms, Populations 4
ELECTIVES 10
Ten credits in biology, including at least 7 credits at the 3000-4000 level, selected with approval of a departmental advisor.
HONORS PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY
Sophomores and juniors in the B.A. and the B.S. Biology options may participate in this Honors Program. To qualify, they must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average and have completed, respectively, at least 8 or 12 credits in biology. Once accepted into the Honors Program, students enroll in BIO 4901 (Honors Thesis in Biology I) followed by BIO 4902 (Honors Thesis in Biology II) carrying out a laboratory or field research project under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Biological Sciences. Upon completion of the research, each student prepares a written thesis and makes public presentations of his or her findings. Successful participation in the Honors Program will be indicated on the student's co-curricular transcript.
