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Biological Sciences
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Whether you’re a new student interested in the sciences, or a returning student planning a career change, the Department of Natural Sciences at Baruch’s Weissman School of Arts and Sciences offers you flexible programs that can be tailored to suit your interests and to help you achieve your career goals. The Biological Sciences Major offers a rich variety of courses in biology, chemistry, and environmental studies. Students, in consultation with a faculty advisor, may design programs that prepare them for careers or advanced studies in many science and health-related fields.
In small classes, students receive personal attention from faculty, who are recognized experts in their fields. Advanced students can participate in faculty research projects on campus or at institutions where Baruch professors have collaborative arrangements. These research activities not only provide a unique learning experience, but students can earn academic credit as independent study and honors courses. One semester (4 credits) of independent study or honors research may be included in the major elective courses for students planning on professional education in health care fields. Two semesters (8 credits) ma be approved by the department for students planning on graduate education toward careers in research.
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:
Design and carry out a laboratory and/or field experiment or theoretical project.
Analyze data and explain appropriateness of the analytical method to the particular study;
Read and critically evaluate primary literature.
Give an oral presentation.
Write a report based on an experiment or theoretical project, following the standard composition guidelines for scientific articles.
State fundamental scientific theories and explain the observations and experimental evidence on which they are based.
Explain the inter-relationships within and among organisms in the context of basic chemical and physical laws.
Describe the ethical implications of biological research for test organisms, the environment, and society in general.
Develop the skills and experience required to pursue a career that includes graduate programs in health care or biological research.