1. Biology
A background in biological sciences prepares graduates for diverse careers in healthcare, environmental conservation, biotechnology, agriculture, and education. Do you aspire to build such a foundation and want to start engaging with professionals in the field right away? The four-year āBiology Majorā at AVĪŽĀė offers a fully professional teaching and research environment scaled to bring students into close contact with expert instructors, faculty research, and modern facilities from day one. The four-year Biology major is ideal for students seeking a career in Biology or for students continuing to professional programs in the health sciences.
At AVĪŽĀė, biology students can tailor their education through the general four-year program, or they may choose an emphasis in cell and molecular or integrative disciplines. Dive into the microscopic world of cell and molecular biology, unravel the complexities of biochemistry, explore the vast diversity of microorganisms in microbiology, understand the intricacies of organismal biology, and study ecosystems in ecology.
Applied learning is a cornerstone of AVĪŽĀėās philosophy, with laboratory components available at every level of the program. Additionally, students can embark on independent research projects as early as year three, each paired with a faculty mentor or collaborator to guide and enrich their research experience.
A. General Academic Requirements
Biology:
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- 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC)
- 3 credits of ENG courses
- 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Literature and Languages, Religious Studies and Philosophy, or Fine Arts (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, , PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI)
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Biology.
Emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology:
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- 3 credits of ENG courses.
- 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Fine Arts, Literature and Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies & Classics (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, , PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI).
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Biology.
Emphasis in Integrative Biology:
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In addition to the above, students must complete:
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- 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC).
- 3 credits of ENG courses.
- 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Fine Arts, Literature and Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies & Classics (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, , PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI).
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Biology.