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• Faculty
• Field Description
• The MajorsMajor in Biological Sciences
  • Program Learning Goals
  • Major Course Requirements
• Arts and Sciences Ad Hoc Major in Natural Science Areas
• The Minors
• Natural Sciences Laboratory Equipment
• Courses
  • Courses in Biology (BIO)
  • Courses in Chemistry (CHM)
  • Courses in Environmental Science (ENV)
  • Courses in Physics (PHY)
• Department of Natural Sciences Web Site

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Interested students should contact the Department of Natural Sciences at 646 660-6250.

Program Learning Goals

Upon completion of a major in Biology, students will be able to:

1. Design and carry out a laboratory and/or field experiment or theoretical project.
2. Analyze data and explain appropriateness of the analytical method to the particular study;
3. Read and critically evaluate primary literature.
4. Give an oral presentation.
5. Write a report based on an experiment or theoretical project, following the standard composition guidelines for scientific articles.
6. State fundamental scientific theories and explain the observations and experimental evidence on which they are based.
7. Explain the inter-relationships within and among organisms in the context of basic chemical and physical laws.
8. Describe the ethical implications of biological research for test organisms, the environment, and society in general.
9. Develop the skills and experience required to pursue a career that includes graduate programs in health care or biological research.

Major Course Requirements

 Base Curriculum Courses

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