Biology
Amelia H. Janeczek, Ph.D., Chair
The department offers two majors, Biology and Human Biology, as well as a minor in Biology. In addition, the Biology Department coordinates the major in Interdepartmental Science. Biology majors also choose a concentration for their studies among Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology/Environmental Science, Bio-Medical (for pre-professional students), Zoology, Bio-Education (for students in secondary education), or General Biology (a personalized program for students with unique interests).
Biology majors have pursued careers in such fields as teaching, wildlife conservation, environmental management, environmental consulting, biotechnology industry, research laboratories, laboratory management, environmental education, forensics, public health, allied health fields, museum/aquarium work and graduate school, as well as medicine, dentistry, podiatry, veterinary medicine, and optometry. Students intending to teach Biology in the middle school or secondary school level are also required to major in Secondary Education.
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