Biology track of AS in Science at Corning to BA in Biology at Geneseo (see below for additional BS requirements)
This page outlines a recommended transfer pathway for students completing a Biology track A.S. at Finger Lakes Community College who plan to earn a B.A. in Biology at SUNY Geneseo.
This pathway is intended as a planning guide and does not guarantee transfer credit. Students should consult academic advisors at both institutions.
Finger Lakes Community College – Biology Track of A.S.
Total Credits: 62-64
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
ENGL 1110: College Composition I | 3 | WRTG 105 |
| BIOL 1510: General Biology I | 4 | BIOL117, BIOL 118 |
| CHEM 1510: General Chemistry 1 | 4 | CHEM 116, CHEM 119 |
| MATH 1413: Pre-Calculus | 4 | MATH 112 |
| Health/Wellness: Elective | 1 | H&PE INTD 1TR |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1020: College Composition II | 3 | ENGL 1TR |
| BIOL 1520: General Biology II | 4 | BIOL 119, BIOL 120 |
| CHEM 1520: General Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 118, CHEM 129 |
| MATH 1310: Elementary Statistics | 4 | MATH 262 |
| Health/Wellness: Elective | 1 | H&PE INTD 1TR |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
BIOL Elective: BIOL 2060: Genetics | 4 | BIOL 222, BIOL 223 |
BIOL or CHEM Elective: CHEM 2010: Organic Chemistry I | 5 | CHEM 211 |
| PHYS 1730: Principles of Physics I | 4 | PHYS 113, PHYS 114 |
Social Science Elective: SOCL 1010: Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOCL 100 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL elective: BIOL 2040: Ecology | 4 | BIOL 203, BIOL 204 |
| BIOL or CHEM Elective: CHEM 2020: Organic Chemistry II | 5 | CHEM 213, CHEM 216 |
| PHYS 1740: Principles of Physics II | 4 | PHYS 115, PHYS 116 |
Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
SUNY Geneseo – B.A. in Biology
Total Credits Transferred: 64 maximum
Credits Completed at Geneseo: 90 (in major)
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 3xx-4xx elective With lab | 4 |
| BIOL 3xx-4xx elective | 3 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 250 | 3 |
| BIOL 3XX-4XX With lab | 4 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 3XX-4XX | 3 |
| BIOL 3XX-4XX | 3 |
| Integrative and Applied Learning | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 3XX-4XX | 3 |
| BIOL 3XX-4XX | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
Additional Information
- To earn a BS in Biology, Students must also complete MATH 221 Calculus I, and one of the biology electives must be BIOL 335 Foundations of Biochemistry. CHEM 213 Organic Chemistry II is required for the BS, not the BA.
Notes
62-64 credits transfer to Geneseo, general education complete under seamless transfer
Students need 120 hours to graduate. 60 hours must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences for the BS, 90 credits must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences for the BA. 69 credits must be outside Biology.
Last Updated: 07/27/2026