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Nov 22, 2024
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2010-2011 HillBook (Class of 2014) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
Biology, B.S.
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Major
The Biology major curriculum fulfills entrance requirements for medical, dental and graduate schools and for medical technology programs. It is also recommended for careers in research, academia, allied health fields, private enterprise, or government service. Students completing the major sequence and their General Education courses will graduate with a solid foundation in biological science and a broad educational background. Students enrolled in the major are encouraged to strengthen their career preparation by completing an internship, directed study, or research project before graduation. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years:
Three Organismic courses, at least one from each category below:
One 300-400 level biology course selected after consultation with the academic advisor
Capstone Experience (senior year)
Major Field Test in Biology
All juniors and seniors majoring in Biology must take the Major Field Test in Biology. Capstone Requirement in Biology
Several options fulfill this requirement. All must integrate sub-disciplines within biology, connect this work within biology to a broader view of academics and society, and present that work in oral and written form. Capstone Options:
Options 2-4 below require written approval from the faculty member supervising the Capstone project and the department chair.
- Enroll as a senior in BIO 406 (Ethology), BIO 409 (Immunology), BIO 421 (Scientific Critique), or BIO 423 (Virology).
- Petition to have any 3-400 level Biology class (taken in the senior year) fulfill the capstone requirement. This option will probably result in additional work in that class.
- Perform a directed study, independent research, internship or S.U.R.E. project, write a paper based on this work, and present this in an open seminar format.
- Present work done in a non-biology course to fulfill the Capstone requirement. This work must contain a very strong biology component and deal with larger societal issues associated with the project.
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