Faculty: Associate Professors Ghosh Kumar and Kohn (coordinator), and Assistant Professor Sarker
Cottey’s biology program is designed to prepare students for further study in biological fields such as ecology, genetics, molecular biology, zoology, botany, and physiology. Pre-professional preparation for teaching, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, and research is also an integral part of the advising and curriculum.
The biology facilities are located in Grantham Hall with laboratories for biology classes and cadaver dissection and prosection. Located at B.I.L. Hill is a natural field site that contains both woodland and wetland environments.
Bachelor of Science - Biology Program Goals
Enriches Knowledge
A Cottey Biology student will gain knowledge in fundamental principles of biology including concepts of biological organization, structure and function, and chara teristics of living organisms.
Thinks Critically
A Cottey Biology student will apply problem-solving skills, including qualitative and quantitative reasoning to evaluate information.
Communicates Effectively
A Cottey Biology student will be able to communicate the results of scientific investigations orally and in writing.
Foundational
Major Subject Area
Electives in Major
(At least four courses must have a laboratory component.)
Choose from the following:
Supporting Requirements
Physics
Choose one:
Mathematics
Choose one:
Social Sciences
Select one course from the list or choose a 300-level or above class from anthropology, environmental studies, psychology, or sociology, as approved by the program coordinator.
Writing
Experiential Learning
Note: 12 credit hours must be at the 300-level or higher