2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 14, 2024  
2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Biological Sciences Department


Steven B. Broyles, chair
Bowers Hall, Room 241
607-753-2715
Fax: 607-753-5455
Email: biological.sciences@cortland.edu
cortland.edu/biology

School of Arts and Sciences

Students in biology lab

Faculty

Timothy J. Baroni, Steven B. Broyles, Christa, H. Chatfield, Patricia L. Conklin, Theresa M. Curtis, Andrea Dávalos, Peter K. Ducey, Laura Eierman, Terrence D. Fitzgerald, Louis A. Gatto, Carie George, Joyce Green, Michael Hough, Rena C. Janke, Christian Nelson, Angela Pagano, John E. Straneva, Mary Beth Voltura

Adjunct Faculty

For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration  section.

Degree and Minors

Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Conservation Biology
Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology
Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Biology (7-12)
Minor in Biology

Concentration

Environmental Science

Description

The biology program at SUNY Cortland is designed to ensure that majors obtain a strong, comprehensive foundation in the central areas of biology and related sciences. The program also offers specialized study in many areas. The Biological Sciences Department offers more than 30 courses in diverse areas of biology. Together with a faculty advisor, a biology major can design a course of study suited to his/her interests, whether it is at the level of molecular, cellular, organismal or environmental biology. Biology majors can become certified to teach in grades 7-12, prepare to pursue health-related careers such as medicine or dentistry, or concentrate in environmental science.

Special Features

  • Well-equipped on-campus facilities, including two greenhouses, a molecular biology laboratory and a scanning electron microscope
  • Outstanding field facilities at the Hoxie Gorge Nature Preserve at William H. Parks Family Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education near campus and the W. H. Parks Family Outdoor Center, Raquette Lake
  • Opportunities to participate in research projects with faculty
  • Opportunities for off-campus internships
  • Active Biology and Pre-Med clubs and a chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology
  • Cooperative programs with the SUNY Upstate Medical University, Duke University and the New York Chiropractic College

Requirements

  1. Degree requirements  listed in this catalog apply to all of the majors offered by this department. 
  2. Liberal Arts Requirements: B.A. – 90 credit hours; B.S. – 60 credit hours

Programs

Major

Minor

Courses