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Biology

Department of Biology

Biology is the science of life. Biologists study all living things and their interactions with their environments. The study of human biology helps us to understand ourselves, and 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 blue whales--it offers diverse opportunities for personal and professional study and growth.

Communication Proficiency: Biology courses numbered 3000 and above will require each student to complete either a written or an oral project as specified by the instructor.

Career Directions

  • Agricultural Sales
  • Allied Health Professions
  • Aquatic Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • Consultant
  • Education
  • Field Biology
  • Fisheries Biology
  • Food Sciences
  • Government Service
  • Industry
  • Invertebrate Zoology
  • Laboratory Biology
  • Medical Professions
  • Microbiology
  • Natural History
  • Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Products Sales
  • Research
  • Science and Technical Writing
  • Wetlands Science
  • Wildlife Sciences
  • Also: Graduate Study

Contact Info

Department of Biology
Sattgast Hall 230
Phone: (218) 755-2920
Fax: (218) 755-4107

Majors

  • Aquatic Biology, B.S.
    Aquatic Systems Emphasis
  • Aquatic Biology, B.S.
    Fisheries Biology Emphasis
  • Aquatic Biology, B.S.
    Wetlands Ecology Emphasis
  • Biology, B.A.
  • Biology, B.A.
    Ecology, Ethology, And Evolution Emphasis
  • Biology, B.A.
    Wildlife Management Emphasis
  • Biology, B.S.
  • Biology, B.S.
    Cellular And Molecular Emphasis (Optional)
  • Biology, B.S.
    Ecology, Ethology, And Evolution Emphasis (Optional)
  • Biology, B.S.
    Wildlife Management Emphasis (Optional)
  • Science, B.S.
    Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure)

Minors

  • Biology
  • Wetlands Ecology

For more information see Biology in the Academic Catalog.