Contact Information
Office: Hale Hall, Room 127
Phone: 631-420-2175
Fax: 631-420-3661
Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30
Dr. Sarah Gross, Chair
sarah.gross@farmingdale.edu
Diane Russo, Administrative Assistant
diane.russo@farmingdale.edu
Freshman and Sophomore Advisement
Junior, Senior and Transfer Advisement
Pre-Health Professions Advisement
Office: Greenley, Lower Level 012
Phone: 631-420-2530
Email: prehealth@farmingdale.edu
Department of Biology
In addition to providing the three academic programs described below, the Biology Department supports other academic majors at Farmingdale State College by giving courses that are required for those curricula (either as prerequisite(s) or as part of their curriculum displays), and by offering a variety of courses that qualify as Liberal Arts electives, many of which also fulfill the General Education Natural Science Core requirement.
View list of Biology Faculty.
The three academic programs offered by the Biology Department are:
Bachelor of Science in Bioscience, a program designed to produce versatile graduates prepared for a wide range of positions
in the rapidly developing bioscience field or for entry into graduate or professional
programs in the life and health sciences. This program combines a strong foundation
in the biological sciences and supporting subjects (emphasizing both theoretical concepts
and hands-on laboratory methods) with sequences of Technical Electives that enable
the student to acquire advanced preparation in one or more applications of bioscience.
Certificate in Sciences for the Health Professions, a post-baccalaureate pro-professional program intended to meet the needs of students
with bachelor’s degrees in non-science fields who seek a career change into the health
professions, but lack some or all of the necessary science and mathematics background.
It thus offers an affordable means for academically qualified students to prepare
themselves for admission into professional programs in this field.
Minor in Biology for students who wish to incorporate a study of biology into their academic background.
In addition to the freshman Biological Principles sequence, the recommended list of
courses provides the opportunity to explore various specialties within the field of
Biology.
Freshmen and Sophomore Bioscience students can get advised by the Academic Advisement and information Center (AAIC) in the basement of Greenly. To schedule an appointment with AAIC, please click the link below.
Schedule an Appointment with AAIC
Transfer students, Juniors, and Seniors should be advised by advisers in the Biology Department. To schedule and appointment with a Bioscience advisor, please click the link below.
Schedule an Appointment with a Bioscience Advisor