Department of Science & Technology Studies

THE BIOLOGY & SOCIETY MAJOR

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for the major are listed below. A full description and listings of courses that satisfy the requirements can be obtained in 306 Rockefeller Hall or on the website at http://www.sts.cornell.edu. Also refer to the section on Biology and Society in Courses of Study.

Biology and Society Requirements:

1. Introductory biology (one year)
2. College calculus (one course)
3. Ethics (one course)
4. Two social sciences/humanities foundation courses
5. Three biology foundation courses
6. One biology depth course
7. Statistics (one course)
8. Core course
9. Five theme courses (a coherent group of five courses relevant to the student’s special interest in Biology and Society, including a senior seminar that serves as a capstone course for the major).

No single course may satisfy more than one major requirement. With the exception of the four elective courses in the theme (2 biology electives and 2 humanities/social sciences electives), all courses must be chosen from the Biology & Society official course list. Courses used for the Major must be at least 3 credit hours, at least 200-level (except Math 171 and NS 115), and taken for a letter grade. Students should develop their theme and select their courses in consultation with a member of the Biology and Society faculty. A list of faculty is available in 306 Rockefeller Hall.

Independent Study and Honors Research

Majors are encouraged to do independent study or honors research. Projects under the direction of a Biology & Society faculty mentor can be developed as a part of the program of study within the student's concentration area. Further information can be found in Courses of Study or is available in the Biology & Society office, 306 Rockefeller Hall. NOTE: At this time Biology & Society honors research is available to majors from the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Arts and Sciences, and Human Ecology. Human Ecology students should contact Dr. Nancy Breen (205 MVR, 255-1928) for information.

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FURTHER INFORMATION:

Prof. Brian Chabot, Director of Undergraduate Studies, bfc1@cornell.edu
Dr. Nancy Breen, Advising Coordinator, College of Human Ecology, neb5@cornell.edu
Ms. Sue Sullivan, Undergraduate Major Coordinator, sfc1@cornell.edu
Biology & Society Advising Office, 306 Rockefeller Hall; (607) 255-6047
Website: http://www.sts.cornell.edu

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