9BIO - Biology

Associate Professors Megan Doczi (Chair), Allison Neal, Scott Page and Simon Pearish; Assistant Professor Morgan Moeglein; Senior Lecturers David Ebenstein (Lab Coordinator) and Mary Beth Klinger-Lawrence; Lecturer Amanda Northrop.

A core curriculum of science, mathematics and English courses ensures development of appropriate analytical and communication skills. Rounding out the major, four free biology electives and seven free electives allow students to design their program to meet specific career goals and develop one or more minors and/or double majors. A special Pre-medical Committee oversees students on a Pre-medical/Pre-dental track, and assists in the placement of these graduates. More details can be found on page, Pre-Professional Programs.

Biology is the scientific discipline that investigates life in all of its forms. An appreciation of the complexity of structure and function requires the use of a variety of teaching tools, including the use of living and preserved organisms. Consequently, both living and preserved organisms will be ethically and humanely employed whenever appropriate to further student understanding and appreciation for life.

Mission

Biology and Neuroscience curricula offer students the opportunity to study the structure and function of living systems, from the complexity of cellular components to whole organism dynamics to ecosystem design.

Goals

• Prepare students for admission into graduate, medical, optometry, dentistry, and veterinary medical schools as well as entry into the workforce in various biology-related fields.

There is no additional criteria to declare this major.

Potential Careers

• Graduate School: Medical, Optometry, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine

• Environmental Science

• Biotechnology

• Healthcare

• Education

• Research and Development