Physical and Life Sciences - Programs

Biological Science

Application Code:
1554
Degree Received:
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Department:
Physical and Life Sciences

Description:

Biological science prepares graduates to function in various scientific laboratories. The program provides a foundation in biology, chemistry and mathematics as well as a common core of general education courses required by SUNY.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Biology, Chemistry.

Graduation Requirements:

A minimum of 63 credit hours is required for graduation, with an overall cumulative index of 2.0. In addition, the student must complete one credit hour of physical education. A grade of "C" or better is required in the core science courses (those which have BIOL or CHEM prefixes).

Coding & Reimbursement Specialist

Application Code:
1671
Degree Received:
Certificate (Cert)
Academic Department:
Physical and Life Sciences

Description:

Coding and reimbursement processing is performed by specialists employed in health care settings. Coding & reimbursement specialists (C&RS) assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures/services provided to patients in a variety of healthcare environments. The C&RS program offers individuals the opportunity to pursue a business-related career that is an essential part of the health care industry.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

  • High School Biology required
  • Recommended: Keyboarding, MS Office Professional

Technical Standards:

  • Must be able to visually read computer monitor
  • Must be able to use computer keyboard and mouse

Forensic Science Technology (BS)

Application Code:
2023
Degree Received:
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Academic Department:
Physical and Life Sciences

Description:

The forensic science technology program is a technically rigorous four-year program culminating in a bachelor of science in forensic science. Students in the program will have the choice of focusing on biological applications within forensics, e.g., DNA fingerprinting, genetic analysis and microbiology, or can specialize in the chemical practicalities, notably: physicochemical analysis and identification of drugs, fibers, soils, glass, and other types of physical evidence.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Biology, Chemistry, SAT and/or ACT
  • scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Physics strongly recommended.

Graduation Requirements:

  • Completion of courses listed below
  • Minimum of 121 total credit hours, a minimum of 46 which must be from upper division course work
  • Completion of either a semester-long internship in a working forensic laboratory setting OR a semester-long directed research/independent study project
  • Grade of "C" or higher in all chemistry, biology, and forensic science courses
  • Completion of a "mock trial" capstone experience

Health Information Technology

Application Code:
1969
Degree Received:
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Department:
Physical and Life Sciences

Description:

Health information technology (HIT) combines a profession in health care with information technology. Health information technicians maintain, collect, and analyze data crucial to the delivery of quality patient care. The HIT program offers individuals the opportunity to pursue a business-related career that is an essential part of the health care industry.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

  • Required: Biology
  • Recommended: Keyboarding

Technical Standards:

  • Must be able to visually read computer monitor
  • Must be able to use computer keyboard and mouse