Biology

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Core Requirements

• BIO111 Fundamentals of Biology I (4)
• BIO113** Fundamentals of Biology II (4)
• BIO209 Microbiology (4)
• BIO251 Cellular Biology (4)
• BIO303 Genetics (4)
• BIO431 Senior Seminar (1)
• BIO--- 300-Level Elective* (4)
• BIO--- 300/400 Level Elective* (4)
• BIO--- 400-Level Elective* (4)

Research and non-major courses cannot be used to fulfill Requirements for the major.

**A grade of C+ or better is required.

Related Requirements

• CHEM151 Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM153 Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4)
• MATH119* Elementary Statistics (3)

*With approval of major advisor.

Total credits for Bachelor of Arts in Biology: 44
 

Capstone Requirement

Capstone Experience: an exam will be given in two parts on two separate dates.  The first day of the exam will include objective questions that consist of multiple choice questions covering Fundamentals of Biology I and II, Microbiology and Cell Biology.  In addition a separate exam section will cover basic solution calculations.  The second day will consist of essay questions in upper level elective courses specific to the B.A. program. 
 

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology

Core Requirements

• BIO111** Fundamentals of Biology I (4)
• BIO113** Fundamentals of Biology II (4)
• BIO209 Microbiology (4)
• BIO251 Cellular Biology (4)
• BIO303 Genetics (4)
• BIO431 Senior Seminar (1)
• BIO--- 300-Level Elective* (4)
• BIO--- 300-Level Elective* (4)
• BIO--- 400-Level Elective* (4)
• BIO--- 400-Level Elective* (4)

Research and non-major courses cannot be used to fulfill Requirements for the major.

**A grade of C+ or better is required.

Related Requirements

• CHEM151 Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM153 Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4)
• CHEM211 Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM213 Organic Chemistry II (4)
• MATH151 Calculus I (4)
• MATH153* Calculus II (4), or
• MATH119* Elementary Statistics (3)

*With approval of major advisor.

Total credits for Bachelor of Science in Biology: 60-61
 

Capstone Requirement

Capstone Experience: an exam will be given in two parts on two separate dates.  The first day of the exam will include objective questions that consist of multiple choice questions covering Fundamentals of Biology I and II, Microbiology and Cell Biology.  In addition a separate exam section will cover basic solution calculations.  The second day will consist of essay questions in upper level elective courses specific to the B.S. program. 
 

Sufficient Progress in the Major

• Students must have passed BIO 111 and BIO 113 with a grade of C+ or better in order to continue as a biology major in their sophomore year.
• Students must pass, with a grade of C or better, BIO 209, BIO 251, CHEM 151, CHEM 153 (and all of their respective labs), MATH 151 and Math 153 or Math 119 prior to the start of fall semester of the junior year to continue as a biology major. 
• Students in the B.A biology degree program must have passed all of the above courses as well as BIO303 and at least one upper level biology elective— all with a grade of C or better—prior to the start of the fall semester of the senior year to continue as a biology major.
• In addition, students in the B.S. biology degree program must have passed all of the above courses as well as BIO 303,  CHEM 211 and CHEM 213 and at least one upper level biology elective — all with a grade of C or better—prior to the start of the fall semester of the senior year to continue as a biology major.
   

Requirements for a Minor in Biology

• BIO111 Fundamental of Biology I (4)
• BIO209 Microbiology (4)
• BIO251 Cellular Biology (4)
• Two 300 or 400 level electives (8)

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

During the first three years at the College of Saint Elizabeth, a student must fulfill all of the general education requirements of the College. The student must also complete the following science and mathematics courses required by both institutions prior to admission to UMDNJ:

Medical Technology

Required Courses

• BIO111 Fundamentals of Biology I (4)
• BIO113 Fundamentals of Biology II (4)
• BIO209 Microbiology (4)
• BIO251 Cellular Biology (4)
• BIO415 Immunology (4)
• BIO417 Physiology (4)
• CHEM151 Fund Principles of Chem I (4)
• CHEM153 Fund Principles of Chem II (4)
• CHEM211 Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM213 Organic Chemistry II (4)
• CHEM323 Biochemistry (4)
• MATH119 Elementary Statistics (3)
• MATH149 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)

An overall grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0) and grades of C or better are required in all of the above courses.

In addition, the following science courses are recommended:

• BIO303 Genetics (4)
• BIO413 Molecular Biology Techniques (4)
• CHEM317 Theory of Analytical Chem (3)
• PHYS149 General Physics I (4)
• PHYS153 General Physics II (4)

Cytotechnology

Required Courses

• BIO111 Fundamentals of Biology I (4)
• BIO113 Fundamentals of Biology II (4)
• BIO209 Microbiology (4)
• BIO251 Cellular Biology (4)
• BIO309 Histology (4)
• BIO321 Comparative Anatomy (4)
• BIO417 Physiology (4)
• CHEM151 Fund Principles of Chem I (4)
• CHEM153 Fund Principles of Chem II (4)
• CHEM211 Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM213 Organic Chemistry II (4)
• CHEM323 Biochemistry (4)
• MATH119 Elementary Statistics (3)
• MATH149 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)

An overall grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0) and grades of C or better are required in all of the above listed courses.

In addition, the following science courses are recommended:

• BIO303 Genetics (4)
• BIO415 Immunology (4)
• CS115 Intro to Computer Science I (3)

BIO 111 and 113 or their equivalent is a prerequisite for all major courses designated 200 or above except BIO 209. Students can fulfill this prerequisite by means of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations or advanced placement tests.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science/Masters of Science Physician Assistant Dual Degree Program

A collaborative program leading to a Bachelor in Science in Biology from the College of Saint Elizabeth/Master of Science in Physician Assistant from Seton Hall University.

Physician assistants are health care providers that carry out many of the same services and have many of the same responsibilities as the medical doctors for whom they work. Physician assistants can specialize in any area of medicine and are found  in settings ranging from pediatrics, surgery, primary health practices, and research. They work independently with their patients and make medical decisions based on their findings. An increasing number of medical practices are now comprised of medical doctors and physician assistants working side by side to provide quality health care for their patients.

The College of Saint Elizabeth and Seton Hall University have developed a 3+3 program for qualified students interested in pursuing a career as a physician assistant. Students attend the College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE) for three years and complete their required prerequisite science and math courses as well as the requirements in general education. Following the successful completion of the requirements at CSE, a student then attends Seton Hall University (SHU) for three years to complete their training as a physician assistant. A student receives her B.S.

in Biology after completing the first year of the program at SHU and her M.S. in Physician Assistant at the completion of the program.

Interested students can apply for this program in two ways-either as a pre-selected candidate or as an open candidate. CSE has four seats available for each entering class at SHU. A highly qualified student entering as a freshman is encouraged to apply for acceptance immediately into the program as a pre-selected candidate. She will be asked to complete the standard CSE application materials as well as a supplemental form specific for this program. The Physician Assistant Selection Committee at CSE will then review all applications and select those students with immediate acceptance into the program. An interview may be required. Immediate acceptance will guarantee the student acceptance at SHU provided the following criteria are met:

• A grade of B or better for first year science courses (Bio111, Bio113, Chem151 and Chem153)
• A grade of C+ or better in all other pre-requisite math and science courses
• An overall GPA of 3.2 or better in the prerequisite math and science courses         
• Successful completion of all general education requirements
• Evidence of understanding of the profession as demonstrated by experience in health care settings; minimum of 100 hours of observing or participating in the delivery of healthcare in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated integrity
• Recommendation letters by two faculty from the biology program at CSE

Students who are accepted into the program in this manner will not be required to take the GRE nor go through the standard application process required by others not involved in this collaboration. An interview at SHU may still be required. A maximum of two pre-selected candidates will be accepted each year. Should a student not be accepted as a pre-selected candidate, she can enter CSE as a Biology major and pursue an open seat.

A student may also take advantage of this program as an open candidate. A minimum of two seats will be reserved for open candidates each year. A student may decide at some point after beginning college that they are interested in pursuing a career as a physician assistant through the dual degree program. The student should notify her advisor and the Physician Assistant Selection Committee of this as soon as possible to ensure that the correct courses are taken. Should more

students be interested each year than are seats available, the selection committee will have the final decision as to whom the seats are given to. Those students chosen as open candidates are also guaranteed acceptance at SHU provided they meet the same criteria stated above for the pre-selected students. In addition, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all open candidate applicants.

Required Courses 

• BIO111 Fundamentals of Biology I (4)
• BIO113 Fundamentals of Biology II (4)
• BIO209 Microbiology (4)
• BIO251 Cellular Biology (4) 
• BIO303 Genetics (4)
• BIO300/400 level course (4)
• CHEM151 Fund Principles of Chem I (4)
• CHEM153 Fund Principles of Chem II (4)
• CHEM211 Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM213 Organic Chemistry II (4)
• MATH151 Calculus I (4)
• MATH153 Calculus II (4), or
• MATH119 Elementary Statistics (3)
• PHYS149 General Physics I (4)
• PHYS153 General Physics II (4)

Other Requirements

• General Education (30)
• Fitness/Wellness (2)
• English 111 and 115 (8)
• Foreign Language (6)
• First Year Seminar (2)
• Anatomy and Physiology (Summer) (8)                                        

BIO 111 and 113 or their equivalent is a prerequisite for all major courses designated 200 or above except BIO 209. Students can fulfill this prerequisite by means of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations or advanced placement tests.

B.S. in Biology/Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) Dual Degree Program

A joint program leading to a Bachelor in Science in Biology from the College of Saint Elizabeth/Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

Podiatrists specialize in diagnosing, treating and preventing ailments and injuries of the foot, ankle and lower leg. Podiatrists are trained in surgery, management of wound care and radiology.  In addition,  podiatrist can prescribe orthotic devices to assist in aligning the feet, knees and hips properly to relieve pain. The number of diabetic patients is rapidly increasing in the United States. Podiatrists play a critical role in the management of diabetic foot care.  The need for foot and ankle care will become increasingly important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE)  and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) have developed a 3+4 program for qualified students. CSE has four seats available for each entering class at NYCPM.  Students attend the College of Saint Elizabeth for three years and complete their required pre-requisite science and math courses as well as general education course requirements. Following the successful completion of all course requirements at CSE, a student will then attend the New York College of Podiatric Medicine for four years and complete training in podiatric medicine. A student receives her B.S. in Biology after completing the first year of the program at NYCPM and her D.P.M. at the completion of the program.

Combined Degree Program Requirements

Admission to combined degree program:

Applicants will be evaluated based on high school record (completion of high school English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics). Grade point average, satisfactory SAT scores, high school math/science teacher recommendations.

While enrolled at CSE students must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of pre-requisite math and science courses. A grade of  C+ or better is required for Bio. 111 and Bio. 113.  A grade of C or better in the other pre-requisite math and science courses.
• Students are to maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A of 3.2 (on a 4.00 scale) or better in the pre-requisite math and science courses and an overall cumulative G.P.A. of 3.4.
• Completion of all required General Education requirements.
• Shadowing a podiatrist  (minimum of 60 hours).

Qualifying for enrollment at NYCPM:

• Completion of all pre-requisite math and science courses (as described above) along with the completion of general education courses and all prerequisite courses required for admission to NYCPM.
• Required G.P.A as described under CSE requirements.
• Submission of a satisfactory Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score.
• Three letters of recommendations.
• Satisfactory evaluation in a personal interview by NYCPM interviewer.
• A timely and satisfactory formal application.

Required Courses

• BIO111 Fundamentals of Biology I (4)
• BIO113 Fundamentals of Biology II (4)
• BIO209 Microbiology (4)
• BIO251 Cellular Biology (4)
• BIO300/400 Level Course (8)
• CHEM151 Fund Principles of Chem I (4)
• CHEM153 Fund Principles of Chem II (4)
• CHEM211 Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CHEM213 Organic Chemistry II (4)
• MATH151 Calculus I (4)
• MATH119 Elementary Statistics (3), or
• MATH153 Calculus II (4)
• PHYS149 General Physics I (4)
• PHYS153 General Physics II (4)

Other Requirements

• General Education (30)
• Fitness/Wellness (2)
• English 111 and 115 (8)
• Foreign Language (6)
• First Year Seminar (2)
• Anatomy and Physiology (Summer) (8)

BIO 111 and 113 or their equivalent is a prerequisite for all major courses designated 200 or above except BIO 209. Students can fulfill this prerequisite by means of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations or advanced placement tests.

Affiliation Agreement Saint Joseph College and CSE

B.S. in Biology/Doctoral in Pharmacy (Pharm.D) Degree Program

A joint program leading to a Bachelor in Science (B.S.) in Biology from the College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, N.J./Doctoral level degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, Connecticut.  Saint Joseph College, School of Pharmacy will give priority admission to dual degree program applicants from the College of Saint Elizabeth and other dual degree program schools when those applicants have completed the first three years in the dual degree program, satisfied admission requirements of the Pharm.D program and are otherwise competitive with other applicants competing for admission to the Pharm.D program.

Pharmacists are health practitioners who specialize in dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and communicate with patients and other healthcare providers about drug information and patient care. Pharmacists who are trained in the United States must earn a Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy. The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree  has been replaced by the Pharm.D. degree.  A Pharm.D can seek employment in retail pharmacies (privately owned or in retail drugstore chains), hospital/nursing home pharmacies, and pharmaceutical industries, which includes companies that research drugs, manufacture, or sell drugs.

The College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE) and Saint Joseph College, School of Pharmacy have developed a joint program for qualified students interested in pursuing a B.S./Pharm.D degree. Students attend the College of Saint Elizabeth for three years and complete their required pre-requisite science and math courses as well as general education course requirements. Following the successful completion of required biology courses and general education courses at CSE, a student will then attend Saint Joseph College, School of Pharmacy for three years and complete training in pharmacy. A student receives her B.S. in Biology after completing the first year of the program at Saint Joseph College and her pharm.D  at the completion of the program at Saint Joseph College, School of Pharmacy.

While enrolled at CSE students must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of pre-requisite math and science courses in the biology major. A grade of  C+ or better is required for Bio. 111 and Bio. 113; a  grade of C or better in the other pre-requisite math and science courses.
• Students are to maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A of 3.25(on a 4.00 scale) or better in the pre-requisite math and science courses, and an overall cumulative G.P.A. of 3.4.
• Completion of all required General Education requirements.
• Evidence of understanding of the profession as demonstrated by experience in health profession
• Demonstrated integrity

Qualifying for enrollment at Saint Joseph College, School of Pharmacy:

• Completion of all pre-requisite math and science courses for biology major (as described above) along with the completion of general education courses and all prerequisite courses required for admission to Saint Joseph College, School of Pharmacy.
• Required G.P.A as described under CSE requirements.
• Satisfactory scores on the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test)
• A timely and satisfactory formal application
• Satisfactory evaluation in a personal interview by Saint Joseph College, School of Pharmacy interviewer and recommendation for admission by Saint Joseph College, School of Pharmacy Admission Officer who has interviewed the applicant in person.

Course Requirements

• BIO111 Fundamentals of Biology I (4)
• BIO113 Fundamentals of Biology II (4)
• BIO209 Microbiology (4)
• BIO251 Cellular Biology (4)
• BIO303 Genetics (4)
• BIO300/400 Level Course (8)
• MATH151 Calculus I (4)
• MATH119 Elementary Statistics (3), or
• MATH153 Calculus II (4)
• PHYS149 General Physics I (4)
• PHYS153 General Physics II (4)
• Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Summer)

BIO 111 and 113 or their equivalent is a prerequisite for all major courses designated 200 or above except BIO 209. Students can fulfill this prerequisite by means of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations or advanced placement tests.

**Students must also fulfill all requirements for General Education, Fitness/Wellness, Foreign Language and first year seminar.

Affiliation Agreement American University of Antigua College of Medicine and CSE

American University of Antigua College of Medicine will offer admission to the educational program leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree to graduates (B.S. in biology) of the College of Saint Elizabeth.  The College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE) and the American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) have developed a B.S. / M.D.  program for qualified students. Students attend the College of Saint Elizabeth for four years and complete their required pre-requisite science and math courses as well as general education course requirements. Following the successful completion of a B.S. in biology at CSE, a student will then attend the American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) for four years and complete training in medicine. A student receives her M.D. at the completion of the program at AUA.

CSE Degree Program Requirements

Admission to Program:

Applicants will be evaluated based on high school record (completion of high school English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics). Grade point average, satisfactory SAT scores, high school math/science teacher recommendations.

While enrolled at CSE students must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of pre-requisite math and science courses in the biology major. A grade of C+ or better is required for Bio. 111 and Bio. 113; a grade of C or better in the other pre-requisite math and science courses.
• Students are to maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A of 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale) or better in the pre-requisite math and science courses, and an overall cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5.
• Completion of all required General Education requirements.
• Completion of B.S. in Biology.
   

Qualifying for enrollment at AUA:

• Completion of all pre-requisite math and science courses for biology major (as described above) along with the completion of general education courses and all prerequisite courses required for admission to AUA.
• Required G.P.A as described under CSE requirements.
• A score of 24 or higher on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
• Satisfactory evaluation in a personal interview by AUA interviewer and recommendation for admission by an AUA Admission Officer who has interviewed the applicant in person.
• A timely and satisfactory formal application