Biology

Introduction & Overview

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

Students may choose to major in Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability, Environmental Science or Neuroscience. In addition, students may minor in Biology, Environmental Studies, Neuroscience or Nutrition. 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 updated teaching laboratories on campus and a robust research program with state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, students gain valuable practical experience in addition to classroom time. There are also a variety of different internship opportunities, community service opportunities, Tri-Beta Honor Society events, and science clubs that may be explored.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Minors 

Biology

Exercise Science

Neuroscience

Nutrition

Note: Students who major in Biology cannot double major in Biochemistry.

Career Ideas

Athletic Trainer, Aquarium Curator, Biologist, Botanist, Cell Biologist, Dentist, Environmental Scientist, Forensic Science Technician, Geneticist, Horticulturalist, Laboratory Technologist, Medical doctor, Microbiologist, Neuroscientist, Nurse, Patent Lawyer, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Professor, Science Teacher, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinarian

Faculty and Staff

Darlene Gandolfi

Wendy J. McFarlane

Nirupama Narayanan

Christopher Pappas

Nancy Todd

Anna Yeung-Cheung