2009-2010 Catalog
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Biology
| The Biology Department at Sage College of Albany offers a B.S. degree in Applied Biology. This program is designed for students who enjoy biology and wish to work in a biology-related field. Through coursework and internship experiences, students obtain competency in biology along with another field of their choice, which is referred to as a Companion Discipline. Companion Disciplines include Physical Therapy (either through the 4+3 or Accelerated 3+3 programs), Pre-Med and Physician Assistant preparation, Law & Society, Marketing/Management, Art, Humanities, Communications/Public Policy, and Math/Computer Science. Depending on a student's companion discipline, the B.S. in Applied Biology can lead to a career as a physician, physician assistant, research scientist, science writer, science illustrator, environmental lobbyist, sales representative or manager in a research facility or a drug company, or a public relations specialist in a science-related company, among many others. This flexible curricular approach allows students to keep pace with today's rapidly changing workplace. |
| The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Science - Applied Biology or a similar associate degree, provide appropriate pathways into the B.S. in Applied Biology at Sage. |
Special features of this program include:
Flexibility
- Working with an advisor, students choose 7 courses in a companion discipline that speaks to his or her own career goals.
Empowerment
- The Capital District is a science-rich area and is expected to become even more so in the future. Internships in a variety of settings are available to qualified students.
- Students construct an electronic portfolio highlighting their academic accomplishments. This aids in personal development and goal- setting and serves as an boost in seeking employment.
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Science Core |
60-63
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BIO 101 General Biology I (w/lab) BIO 102 General Biology II (w/lab) CHM 111 General Chemistry I (w/lab) CHM 112 General Chemistry II (w/lab) BIO 207 Fundamentals of Genetics BIO 208 Microbiology (w/lab) |
4 4 4 4 3 4 |
| BIO 320 Seminar in Biology | 3 |
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BIO 319 Cell & Molecular Biology (w/lab) |
4 |
| BIO 351 Immunology | 3 |
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BIO 359 Explorations in Research Methodology BIO 307 Internship Biology Electives PHY 105 Conceptual Physics |
3 3 9-12 3 |
| COM 104 Oral Communications | 3 |
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MAT 112, 113 or 201 College Algebra, Pre-Calculus or Calculus MAT 220 Statistics |
3 3 |
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LIFE Curriculum Requirements LIFE Interdisciplinary Seminar HUM 112 Humanities Seminar Humanities Electives Social Science Electives CSI 101 Computer Compentency |
21 3 3 6 6 3 |
| Companion Discipline | 21 |
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In consultation with an advisor, students choose 7 courses from one of the following areas:
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- Physical Therapy
- Pre-med/PA prep
- Art (Illustration)
- Math/Computer Science
- Writing
- Communication/Public Policy
- Marketing/Management
Other Degree Requirements
| General Electives |
15-18
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| Total Credits Required in the Degree: ...................................120 |
| At least 60 of the 120 total credits must be in the liberal arts and science. |
Suggested Sequence
First Year
- BIO 101
- CHM 111
- HUM 112
- Social Science Elective
- BIO 102
- CHM 112
- COM 104
- Social Science Elective
Second Year
- BIO 207
- CSI 101
- MAT 112, 113 or 201
- Companion Discipline Course
- General Elective
- BIO 208
- Humanities Elective
- Companion Discipline Course
- Companion Discipline Course
- General Elective
Third Year
- BIO 351 Immunology
- BIO 320 Seminar in Biology
- Biology Elective
- Companion Discipline course
- General Elective
- BIO 319 Cell & Molecular Biology
- BIO 359 Explorations in Research Methodology
- MAT 220 Statistics
- Companion Discipline course
- General Elective
Fourth Year
- BIO 307 Internship
- PHY 105 Conceptual Physics
- Biology Elective
- Companion Discipline course
- General Elective
- Biology Elective
- Companion Discipline course
- ITD LIFE Seminar
- General Elective
- General Elective
