t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e and mathematics. In either case, the program provides students with the basic informational content of the life sciences and with the disciplined attitudes, methods, and experiences of biological investigation. Departmental Honors in Biology are awarded to students achieving a 3.25 grade point average in Biology courses and a 3.00 grade point average in related science and mathematics courses. High Honors requires a 3.50 grade point average in Biology courses and a 3.25 grade point average in related science and mathematics courses. Students who intend to teach Biology in high school should refer to p. 96 for information on the secondary teacher certification program.
Major Requirements
In addition to the General and Liberal Education Curriculum (p. 134), a minimum of 48 credits (Bachelor of Arts) or 56 credits (Bachelor of Science) in the major must be completed successfully, with a grade point average of at least 2.00.
First Semester Freshman Science Scholarship Policy
The curriculum for College at Rindge students interested in pursuing degrees in Biology and Anthropology requires a combination of courses that may result in 17 or 18 credits during the first semester of the freshman year. The College awards scholarships to cover the cost of the 17th or 18th credit required by these curricula for the first semester of the freshman year. These scholarships are awarded automatically to students enrolled in the combination of required courses described in the University catalog and are not transferable to other semesters or courses. All Biology majors take the following major requirements (28-29 credits) BI101-102 Biology I & II (counts toward core)............................................. 8 credits BI211 Genetics............................................................................................. 4 credits BI218 Ecology or ........................................................................................ 4 credits BI241 Evolutionary Biology ....................................................................... 4 credits BI212 Cellular Biology or .......................................................................... 4 credits BI325 Microbiology .................................................................................... 4 credits CH101 Chemistry I ....................................................................................... 4 credits CH102 Chemistry II ..................................................................................... 4 credits Two semesters of Math at the MT151 level or above ................................ 6-8 credits (first semester counts as Core requirement, second semester counts towards Major) BI480 Biology Seminar ............................................................................... 2 credits BI481 Senior Thesis or BI460 Internship in Biology (option for B.A. only)* ............................... 3 credits For the B.S., students must take the following additional 16 credits: CH211-212 Organic Chemistry I & II ............................................................ 8 credits PH101-102 Physics I & II ................................................................................. 8 credits * Students wishing to complete the Secondary Teacher Certification should consult with a faculty advisor in the Education Department. These students may substitute ED487 Teaching Seminar (1 credit), and ED492 Student Teaching (14 credits), for Biology Seminar and Biology Thesis.
Biology Electives
In addition to the major requirements, students must choose Biology Electives from the Advising Guide below. For the B.A., students must choose a total of six courses for a minimum of 20 credits; for the B.S., students must choose four courses for a minimum of 12 credits. For students wishing to focus on a particular area within Biology, we recommend choosing electives from the Ecology and Evolution, Health Sciences, or Physical Therapy categories. For students interested in the field of Biotechnology, we recommend a minor in Chemistry.
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