Biological Sciences - Ecology BS

Biological Sciences majors may choose between: 1) A General Concentration, 2) A Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration 3) An Ecology Concentration and 4) A Physiology Concentration. The general concentration provides wide exposure to the range of Biological Sciences while the cell/molecular, ecology, and physiology concentrations offer majors the opportunity to focus their studies. With an appropriate choice of Biological Sciences electives and General Education electives, graduates can meet the requirements of admission to graduate, medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, and other professional schools.

Society is the beneficiary of modern technology and is also at its mercy. Byproducts of industrial processes and of our exploitation of natural resources can perturb the dynamic balance in the environment, and by leading to the extinction of species, reduce the diversity of living forms. The Biological Sciences Department thus addresses fundamental problems in the ecological and environmental sciences.

The Biological Sciences Department has well-equipped, modern laboratories. The academic atmosphere is enriched by a close faculty/student interaction, and by numerous hands-on laboratory experiences. Students receive training that will enable them to gain rewarding employment in a number of areas, including teaching, research, the health sciences, biotechnology, ecology, and environmental science.