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In addition to the courses listed below, which are the requirements for the major, students are also responsible for general education courses which are found on pages 57-61.

Biology majors are exempted from the two Natural Science courses under Limited Selections. MTH 113 is required for all Biology majors.

Many courses have prerequisites which are listed in the course descriptions. Please be sure that necessary prerequisites have been taken before enrolling in any course.

Students wishing to be eligible for a New Jersey Teaching Certificate must be admitted into the B.A. in Education and satisfy the courses listed in the Biology co-concentration (see pages 139-140). Should a student decide to major in the discipline exclusively, he/she will need to submit a change of major declaration and satisfy all the requirement listed below. Students who wish to double major must complete the requirements of both majors.

The following core of common courses is required of all biology majors:

  • BIO 111 General Biology I

  • BIO 212 General Biology II

The following courses are recommended for all biology majors:

  • CHM 301L Organic Chemistry Lab I

  • CHM 302L Organic Chemistry Lab II

  • Computer Information Systems Course

  • MTH 200 Applied Statistics I

A student may enter any of five concentrations: general biology, environmental studies, pre-chiropractic, pre-podiatry, or pre-professional. (Graduate School, Pre-Veterinarian, Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Optometry etc.).

(For biochemistry major, see CHEMISTRY).

In conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, a four-year degree is offered in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Specialization is available in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology and Toxicology. (For further details see CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES.)

Likewise in conjunction with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, students can choose to pursue the B.S. in Allied Health Technologies. Specialization is available in Medical Sonograph, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Respiratory Care and Vascular Technology. (For further details see ALLIED HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES.)

General Concentration

The general biology concentration is satisfied by successfully completing the following additional courses:

  • BIO  200 Microbiology

  • BIO 213 Molecular and Cellular Biology

  • BIO  320 Ecology

  • BIO 450 Bioseminar or BIO 460 Bioresearch

  • CHM 111 General Chemistry I

  • CHM 112 General Chemistry II

  • CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I (no lab required)

  • CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II (no lab required)

  • MTH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

  • PHY 105 General Physics I

  • PHY 106 General Physics II

And two courses by selecting one of the following options (A or B):

  1. BIO 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
                   and BIO 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

             or
     

  2. BIO 305 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology
            and BIO 412 General Mammalian Physiology

Plus two additional courses selected from the following biology courses and the recommendation of the biology advisor:

  • BIO 208 Advanced Zoology

  • BIO  214 Issues in Human Ecology

  • BIO  304 Developmental Biology

  • BIO 309 Genetics

  • BIO 317 Immunology

  • BIO 326 Histology

  • BIO 390 Science Internship

  • BIO 401 Biochemistry I

  • BIO 402 Biochemistry II

  • BIO 430 Advanced Topics in Biology

Environmental Studies Concentration

The environmental studies concentration is designed to prepare students who wish to enter the environmental field, including field and laboratory work. It is satisfied by successfully completing the following additional courses:

  • BIO  200 Microbiology

  • BIO  208 Advanced Zoology

  • BIO  214 Issues in Human Ecology

  • BIO  320 Ecology

  • BIO  430 Advanced Topics in Biology (Environmental)

  • BIO  460 Bioresearch (Environmental)
    or BIO  390 Science Internship (Environmental)

  • CHM 111 General Chemistry I

  • CHM 112 General Chemistry II

  • CMP 100 Computer Literacy
    or CMP 102 Fundamental Computer Literacy I  (0.5 c.u.)

  • CMP 325 Applied Scientific Computing I

  • ECN 102 Introduction to Economics  (0.5 c.u.)

  • MTH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

  • MTH 200 Applied Statistics I

  • One year of Physics

  • PSC  200 American Politics

The following courses are strongly recommended:

  • BIO  309 Genetics

  • CHM 211 Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation

  • CHM 211L  Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation Lab

  • CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I

  • CHM 301L  Organic Chemistry Lab I

Note 1:   NJDEP/EPA/OSHA Environmental Certification courses are accepted
for a maximum equivalent of 8 credits.

Note 2:   Select transfer courses in Wildlife Management, Environmental Law,
Limnology, Marine Biology, Field Botany, etc. are accepted.

Pre-Chiropractic Concentration

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Pre-Podiatry Concentration   

Bloomfield College has an articulation agreement with the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM).

Students who wish to prepare for entrance to NYCPM and obtain the Bachelors degree while completing the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree must complete:

  • BIO  111 General Biology I

  • BIO  205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

  • BIO  206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

  • BIO  212 General Biology II

  • CHM 110 Fundamentals of Chemistry*

  • CHM 111 General Chemistry I

  • CHM 112 General Chemistry II

  • CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I

  • CHM 301L   Laboratory-CHM 301

  • CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II

  • CHM 302L   Laboratory-CHM 302

  • ENG 106 Writing and Analysis I: English Composition

  • ENG 107 Writing and Analysis II: Literature

  • HUM GELS  (2 c.u.s)

  • ENG/HUM/PSC  208  Sophomore Core-Social Responsibility

  • IDS  161 Freshman Seminar (0.5 c.u.)

  • MTH 113 College Algebra and Trigonometry

  • PHY 105 General Physics I

  • PHY 106 General Physics II

  • One course unit from Arts as Catalyst

  • Two courses from Social Sciences (PSY 100 and SOC 100 are recommended)

  • General Education Electives  (1.5 c.u.s)

  • One elective course

* CHM 110 is a prerequisite to CHM 111 and may be waived. If waived,
   students need to take an elective.

Bloomfield College students who have earned 96 credits by completing the above courses may receive a Bachelor’s degree from Bloomfield College if they have:

1. been in residence for a minimum of 8 courses,

2. successfully completed a minimum of 3 science courses at Bloomfield College,

3. completed the General Education courses including ENG 106, ENG 107 and MTH 113.

4. successfully completed 36 designated credits from NYCPM.

B.S. Biology- Pre-Podiatry Studies Option (132 Credits)

Students who wish to obtain the Bachelor’s degree before entering NYCPM should elect this major. In addition to the courses required under the 96-credit option, students must take the following courses:

  • ECN 102 Introduction to Economics  (0.5 c.u.)

  • CMP 102 Fundamental Computer Literacy I  (0.5 c.u.)

  • One additional course from CAT/HUM GELS at the 200 level or above

  • Electives (3 course units)

And four additional courses selected from the following:

  • BIO  200 Microbiology

  • BIO  213 Molecular and Cellular Biology

  • BIO  304 Developmental Biology

  • BIO  305 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology

  • BIO  309 Genetics

  • BIO  317 Immunology

  • BIO  326 Histology

  • BIO  412 General Mammalian Physiology

  • BIO/CHM  401  Biochemistry I

  • BIO/CHM  402  Biochemistry II

  • BIO  450 Bioseminar

* CHM 110 is a prerequisite to CHM 111 and may be waived. If waived,
   students need to take an additional elective.

Pre-Professional Concentration

The pre-professional concentration in biology is designed to prepare the student for professional programs and graduate study (Masters, Ph.D,) in various fields of biology. Interested students should consult with their advisors to select appropriate electives for the respective area of interest.

Students specifically interested in preparing for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary medicine, etc. should consult with the Pre-Professional Coordinator at the College. See “Preparation For Medicine, Dentistry And Other Related Programs,” page 48.

  • BIO  200 Microbiology

  • BIO 213 Molecular and Cellular Biology

  • BIO 304 Developmental Biology

  • BIO 305 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology

  • BIO 309 Genetics

  • BIO 412 General Mammalian Physiology

  • BIO 450 Bioseminar
    or BIO 460 Bioresearch

  • CHM 111 General Chemistry I

  • CHM 112 General Chemistry II

  • CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I

  • CHM 301L Laboratory-CHM 301

  • CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II

  • CHM 302L Laboratory-CHM 302

  • MTH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

  • PHY 105 General Physics I

  • PHY 106 General Physics II

Minor in Biology

A minor in biology consists of:

  • BIO 111 General Biology I

  • BIO 212 General Biology II

  • Four additional biology courses chosen in consultation with a member of the biology faculty. One of these courses must be numbered 300 or higher.