Biology, Adolescence Education: Biology & General Science, B.A.

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Students who intend to become secondary school biology teachers qualify for New York State initial certification by completing the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree and the requisite courses in education (see School of Education program description). Certification in adolescence education is not available with the Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Outline/Advising Guide

First Year

Fall (14-15 Credit Hours)

BIOL 117 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics, Evolution Credit(s): 3
CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 116 - N/General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2
or
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2
MATH 112 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
or
MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
INTD 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3

Spring (17-18 Credit Hours)

BIOL 119 - General Biology: Diversity, Physiology, Ecology Credit(s): 3
CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2
or
BIOL 116 - N/General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2
MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
or
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
or
MATH 228 - Calculus II for Biologists Credit(s): 4
or
MATH 262 - R/Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
F/M/ Credit(s): 3
INTD 203 - U/Social Foundations of Education in the United States Credit(s): 3

Second Year

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

BIOL 203 - Principles of Ecology Credit(s): 3
or
BIOL 222 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
HUMN 220 - W/H/Western Humanities I Credit(s): 4
or
HUMN 221 - W/H/Western Humanities II Credit(s): 4
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
H&PE 350 - Health and Safety Issues in the Schools Credit(s): 1

Spring (16 Credit Hours)

BIOL 203 - Principles of Ecology Credit(s): 3
or
BIOL 222 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 200-level Lab Elective Credit(s): 1
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
EDUC 215 - Foundations of Literacy in the Secondary School Credit(s): 3
PSYC 216 - S/Adolescent Development Credit(s): 3

Third Year

Fall (17 Credit Hours)

BIOL 300 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
EDUC 204 - Dimensions of Teaching Credit(s): 4
SPED 205 - Teaching Secondary Learners with Special Needs Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
N/PHYS or GSCI Lec/Lab - I Credit(s): 4

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

BIOL Elective Credit(s): 3
BIOL Elective Credit(s): 2
INTD 300 - Topics in Secondary Education: Science Credit(s): 3
INTD 302 - Methods and Materials in Secondary Education: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
PHYS or GSCI Lec/Lab - II Credit(s): 4

Fourth Year

Fall (15 Credit Hours)

EDUC 303 - Field Experience: (Adolescence Education) Credit(s): 3
EDUC 340 - Student Teaching - Middle School Education Credit(s): 6
EDUC 350 - Student Teaching - High School Education Credit(s): 6

Spring (16 Credit Hours)

BIOL Elective Credit(s): 4
BIOL Elective Credit(s): 3
BIOL Elective Credit(s): 3
F/ Credit(s): 3
S/ Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 126-128

Note: Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible. Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information.