Transfer Planning Biology

Transfer Planning for Biology, B.S.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Of those, 31 major-required credits can be transferred. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education
Cortland Degree Requirements	Complete at current college
Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I	_________ (GE required)
Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II	_________ (GE required)
Communication – Presentation (GECP): BIO 450 Neurobiology	_________ (GE & major required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):	_________ (required GE)
Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 115 Precalculus I (4 cr.)	_________ (GE required) (Prerequisite for MAT 201)
Natural Sciences (GENS): BIO 211 Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Biology (4 cr.) AND BIO 212 Fundamentals of Organismal Biology (4 cr.)	_________ (GE and major required)
Humanities (GEHU):	_______________________
Social Sciences (GESS):	_______________________
The Arts (GEAR):	_______________________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):	_______________________
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):	_______________________
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)	______ Level I (required for B.S.)

Additional Major-Requirements
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
BIO 213 Fundamentals of Ecology and Evolution	___________________________
BIO 314 Cellular Biology (4 cr.)	___________________________
CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.) AND CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.)	__________________________
CHE 300 Organic Chemistry I and CHE 303 Lab (4 cr.)	__________________________
MAT 135 Calculus I OR MAT 121 Calculus A (4 cr.)	__________________________
MAT 201 Statistical Methods	__________________________
Choose 1 physics sequence: PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr.) AND PHY 106 Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr.) OR PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.) AND PHY 202 Principles of Physics II (4 cr.)	__________________________
BIO 412 General Ecology (elective)	__________________________

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Biology

School of Arts and Sciences

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Biology

As a biology major, you’ll benefit from a strong, comprehensive foundation in the central areas of biology and related sciences. You also can choose from specialized study as you prepare for a variety of biology-related employment opportunities or for entry into graduate or professional schools.

Career Potential

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical scientist
Environmental policy analyst
Forester and land manager
Health care professional (nurse, physician, physical therapist)
Water ecologist

Special Features

Well-equipped on-campus facilities including a greenhouses, a molecular biology laboratory, tissue culture laboratories and a scanning electron microscope
Outstanding field facilities at Hoxie Gorge 7 miles from campus and the W.H. Parks Family Outdoor Center in the heart of the Adirondacks
Cooperative programs with SUNY Upstate Medical University, Duke University and the New York Chiropractic College
Research opportunities with faculty

Applying to Cortland

SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.