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Biology

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Updated: MR. TRIHEY (CHAIR), DR. BORCHERS, DR. DANN SIEMS, DR.GUILFOILE, DR. KRAFT, DR. LINDGREN, DR. OPENSHAW, DR. RAVE, DR. WANEK

Areas of Study

Bachelor of Science
- Aquatic Biology
- Biology
- Fields of Emphasis
  - Cellular Molecular Biology
  - Naturalist
- Life Science (Biology), Teacher Licensure
Bachelor of Arts
- Biology
- Field of Emphasis
  - Naturalist
Minors
- Biology, B.A., B.S.
- Life Science, B.S., Teacher Licensure
Related Degrees and Programs
- Minor in Earth Science, B.A., B.S.
- Minor in Geology, B.A., B.S.
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
- Field of Emphasis in Biology, Elementary
- Education Major
Pre-Professional Areas of Study
- Dentistry
- Fisheries and Wildlife Management
- Forestry
- Home Economics
- Medicine
- Mortuary Science
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Veterinary Medicine

Biology is the science of life. Biologists study all living things and their interactions with their environments. The study of humans as biological beings helps us to understand ourselves as organisms. The study of other life forms helps us to understand them and the world we share.

Because the field of biology extends to so many areas--from viruses to mastodons--it offers diverse opportunities for personal and professional study and growth. The liberal education student can achieve an understanding of the human self and its relation to other life; the career-oriented biology student can prepare to work in areas such as genetic manipulation and organismic communication that may revolutionize life in the twenty-first century. Both will be enriched by knowledge of the living world we inhabit.

Communication Proficiency: Biology courses numbered 300 and above will require each student to complete either a written or an oral project as specified by the instructor. Biology, Aquatic Biology and Life Science majors must register for and pass Biology 300, Writing Certification prior to graduation. Students should complete this course early in their junior year.

Preparation

Required high school preparation

Related Interests and Activities

Algebra
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Trigonometry
Foreign Language

Career Directions

Biology and Related Fields
- Biologist
- Entomologist
- Geneticist
- Microbiologist
- Pathologist
- Graduate Study
Life Science (Biology) Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)
- Teaching
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Agricultural Sales
- Graduate Study
Biology Major, B.A.
- Government Service
- Agricultural Business
- Pharmaceutical Business
- Food Science Technology
- Science and Technical Writing
- Graduate Study
Naturalist Field of Emphasis
- Life Science Teacher
- Park Naturalist
- Interpretive Naturalist
- Wildlife Technician
- Field Biologist
- Graduate Study
Cellular Molecular Biology
- Laboratory Technologist
- Food Processing Technologist
- Field Assistant in Plant and Animal Husbandry
- Medical Technician
- Graduate Study

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