2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology
Programs
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Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Aquatic Systems Emphasis -
Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Fisheries Biology Emphasis -
Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Wetlands Ecology Emphasis - Biology, B.A. major
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Biology, B.S.
major
Medical Sciences Emphasis (Optional) -
Biology, B.S.
major
Cellular and Molecular Emphasis (Optional) - Biology, B.S. major
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Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(3 + 1 Option) -
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(4 + 1 Option) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) - Wildlife Biology, B.S. major
- Biology minor
- Wetlands Ecology minor
The Biology program grants several majors, including Biology, B.S.; Biology, B.A.; Aquatic Biology, B.S.; Life Science Specialty, Science Education, B.S.; and Clinical Laboratory Science, B.S. In addition, students may choose from several emphases within the Biology major, including Wildlife Management, Medical Sciences, and Cellular and Molecular Biology. From field to laboratory studies, the Biology program offers diverse opportunities for personal and professional study and growth.
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
Preparation
Recommended High School Courses- Algebra
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Precalculus
- Trigonometry