Biology

Introduction & Overview

The major in Biology seeks to provide a solid foundation in this traditional discipline with courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, and Evolutionary Biology.

Students may choose to major in Biology, Biochemistry, or Environmental Studies. In addition, students may minor in biology, plant biology or environmental studies. Students can also choose to follow the pre-health track within the major, which will help to prepare them for post-graduate programs in the medical sciences.
With several different teaching laboratories on campus, and a robust senior research program, you will get valuable practical experience as well as classroom time. There are also a variety of different internship opportunities, and Honor Society events, that may be explored.

 

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Biology 

Minors 

Biology

Botany

Environmental Studies

Career Ideas

Aquarium Curator, Biologist, Botanist, Chiropractor, Consultant, Dentist, Environmental Scientist, Forensic Science Technician, Geneticist, Horticulturalist, Laboratory Technologist, Medical doctor, Microbiologist, Nurse, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist,  Science Teacher, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinarian

Division Chair 

Christopher Pappas, 914.323.1276, Christopher.Pappas@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

Full-Time Faculty

Wendy J. McFarlane - Comparative physiology, Environmental physiology, Marine biology/Ecology

Christopher Pappas - Molecular biology, Genetics, Nutrition, Parasitology, Microbiology

Nancy Todd - Ecology and evolution, Anatomy, Forensic biology, Environmental studies

Anna Yeung-Cheung - Microbiology, Virology, Infectious disease, Human Disease, Nutrition in health & disease

 

Lab Manager

Jorge Cardenas, 914.798.2715, jorge.cardenas@mville.edu