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Apr 03, 2025
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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology
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Director: John Peter Gergen
Assistant Director: Kaitlyn Cozier
Advisors: Rachel Pilero, Matthew Bialt, Kayla McFadden
Office: Biology Learning Laboratories, Undergraduate Biology Office Suite, Rooms 104-112
Program Secretary: Lynette Giordano
Phone: (631) 632-8530
Department Website
Biology is the study of organisms, including the molecular and cellular basis of life, development of the individual and its genetic basis, maintenance of the individual, and interaction of organisms with their biotic and physical environment.
Information related to the Biology minor is available from the Undergraduate Biology Office and website.The office processes completed forms and petitions concerning the Biology major and minor and all requests for evaluations of transferred biology courses. The Undergraduate Biology office also coordinates advising, BIO course administration and registration and processes graduation clearances for Biology major and minor requirements.
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Minor Requirements
Only students with majors other than Biology, Biochemistry, Human Evolutionary Biology, Pharmacology, Marine Sciences or Marine Vertebrate Biology may elect the Biology minor. Completion of the minor requires at least 20 credits in BIO courses designed for the Biology major. All courses for the minor must be taken for a letter grade and must be passed with a grade of C or higher, including at least 9 credits at the 300 level. All advanced courses for the minor must be in BIO-designator courses taken at Stony Brook. The specific course requirements for the BIO minor are: 1. At least two of the following courses:
2. BIO 204 and BIO 205/BIO 207
3. Advanced Lecture/Laboratory or Lecture/Laboratory Courses
- Advanced lecture, laboratory or lecture/laboratory courses in at least two of the four areas of inquiry (I-IV) listed under the biology major . Only courses with BIO indicators are accepted for the Biology minor with the exception of: EBH 302 , EBH 370 , EBH 359 , EBH 380 , EBH 381 .
4. 300 Level BIO Courses
- At least nine credits of 300 level BIO courses.
Note, a grade of Satisfactory in at most two credits of biology independent research (BIO 484 , BIO 486 , BIO 487 , BIO 489 ) and at most one credit of tutorial readings (BIO 444 , BIO 446 , BIO 447 , BIO 449 ) may be applied toward the minor. |
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