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Degree Programs

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

91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ 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

91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ 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