Degree Programs
Have you ever wanted to see what science is really all about? To be a part of something larger than yourself? Do you want to do that at the beginning of your college career?
We provide each student with a broad background in the biological sciences, with the opportunity to study several areas of biological science in depth.
Majors
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With a major in one of our biology-based degrees, students will:
- Be prepared for graduate study in biochemistry and molecular biology and related fields, or entry into technical careers
- Learn the concepts and skills required to be successful scientists in the field
- Receive excellent preparation for professional degrees such as medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine.
- Have the opportunities to pursue research in the biology and chemistry departments, and will gain skills and knowledge essential in preparing future scientists
- Have opportunities to interact one-on-one with their professors, use state-of-the-art technologies and present their work at the national meeting of biochemistry and molecular biology
Minors
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Program Outcomes
- Biology B.A. Student Learning Outcomes
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»»ÆÞÉçÇø students completing a Biology B.A. degree will:
- Demonstrate knowledge across broad biological topics
- Demonstrate knowledge about the cellular level of biological organization
- Demonstrate knowledge about the molecular and genetic levels of biological organization
- Demonstrate knowledge about the organismal level of biological organization
- Demonstrate knowledge about the ecological and evolutionary levels of biological organization
- Express confidence in their abilities to engage in scientific inquiry
- Convey readiness for the next steps in their career trajectories
- Biology B.S. Student Learning Outcomes
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»»ÆÞÉçÇø students completing a Biology B.S. degree will:
- Demonstrate knowledge across broad biological topics
- Demonstrate knowledge about the cellular level of biological organization
- Demonstrate knowledge about the molecular and genetic levels of biological organization
- Demonstrate knowledge about the organismal level of biological organization
- Demonstrate knowledge about the ecological and evolutionary levels of biological organization
- Express confidence in their abilities to engage in scientific inquiry
- Convey readiness for the next steps in their career trajectories
- Synthesize and communicate knowledge about the living world
- Understand and make meaningful connections across disciplinary boundaries when responding to a current issue in the biological sciences
What can you do with a degree in Biology?
There are many exciting opportunities for students with a degree in Biology.
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