2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
Biological Sciences Department
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Mary Beth Voltura, chair
Bowers Hall, Room 240
607-753-2715
Fax: 607-753-5455
Email: biological.sciences@cortland.edu
cortland.edu/biology
School of Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Santanu Banerjee, Jesse Bloom Bateman, Christa H. Chatfield, Floradell Clarke, Patricia L. Conklin, Theresa M. Curtis, Andrea Dávalos, Amanda Davis, Peter K. Ducey, Laura Eierman, Terrence D. Fitzgerald, Milene Garbim Gaiotti, Carie George, Lauren Goldmann, Michael Hough, Rena C. Janke, Elizabeth McCarthy, Christian Nelson, Mary Beth Voltura
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.
Degree and Minors
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
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 their 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
- First year peer mentoring program for new majors
- Well-equipped on-campus facilities, including a greenhouse and a molecular biology laboratory
- Outstanding field facilities at the Hoxie Gorge Nature Preserve at William H. Parks Family Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education near campus and the William H. Parks Family Outdoor Center, Raquette Lake
- Opportunities to participate in research projects with faculty
- Opportunities for off-campus internships (ex. ER patient advocate)
- 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 Northeast College of Health Sciences
- Member of NSF Central NY LSAMP Alliance to increase diverse representation in STEM
- University partner of the Creat Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Studies Unit (CESU)
Requirements
- Degree requirements listed in this catalog apply to all of the majors offered by this department.
- Liberal Arts Requirements: B.S. – 60 credit hours
ProgramsMajorMinorCoursesAdolescence EducationBiologyBiomedical SciencesConservation BiologyScience, GeneralAdolescence Education BIO
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