When you think of life on Earth, you may only begin to comprehend the vast array of plants, animals, bacteria and other organisms that share this planet.
Studying biology at Emmanuel opens up a world of possibilities for students interested in learning about the intricacies of life and living organisms. Our distinguished faculty engage students throughout a rigorous academic curriculum, open doors through faculty-student research collaborations, and encourage the pursuit of advanced research and internship opportunities.
Major Requirements
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BIOL1105 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL1106 Introduction to Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
BIOL2123 Genetics
BIOL2131 Biochemistry
BIOL2301 Experimental Biology Laboratory
BIOL4160 Seminar
CHEM1101 Principles of Chemistry I*+ And
CHEM1102 Principles of Chemistry II*+ Or
CHEM1103 Chemical Perspectives*+
CHEM2101 Organic Chemistry I+
* Qualified students may replace CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 with CHEM1103
Electives:
Category 1: Cellular/Molecular Electives
BIOL2115 Determinants of Health and Disease
BIOL2119 Current Topics in Biological Research
BIOL2151 Marine Microbiology
BIOL3103 Cell Biology
BIOL3119 Immunology
BIOL3125 Molecular Biology
BIOL3127 Microbiology
BIOL3132 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
BIOL3135 Cancer Biology
BIOL4194/BIOL4195 Research Internships in the Natural Sciences I and II*
Category 2: Organismic/Systems Electives
BIOL2105 Plant Biology
BIOL2107 Ecology
BIOL2113 Human Nutrition
BIOL2135 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL2137 Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL2201 Neurobiology
BIOL3101 Analysis of Development
BIOL3105 Endocrinology
BIOL3137 Medical Neuroscience
BIOL3151 Exercise Physiology with lab
BIOL4194/BIOL4195 Research Internships in the Natural Sciences I and II*
* BIOL4149 counts as a 3000-level bilogy laboratory elective for a B.S. in biology if the entire two-semester internship sequence (BIOL4194 and BIOL4195) is completed. The student's advisor determines the appropriate category for the internship. Students receive academic credit for the second internship course (BIOL4195), but it would not be counted as one of the 11 required biology courses.
Minor Requirements
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BIOL1105 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL1106 Introduction to Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Any three biology courses except: BIOL3211, BIOL4160, BIOL4178, BIOL4194, BIOL4195 and BIOL4999
Learning Goals + Outcomes
At the completion of a degree from the Biology Department, the student will have:
Understand fundamental concepts in biology
Have the capacity to use and critically evaluate scientific knowledge
Be able to collaborate with others to find insightful solutions to problems
Appreciate how biology relates to important issues that affect society through ethical and moral awareness
Have working knowledge of biological lab techniques, lab safety, experimental design and data analysis
Teacher Licensure Requirements
Teacher Licensure Requirements Students seeking teacher licensure in biology must complete a major in biology, as well as complete required education courses and student teaching. Education requirements are available through the education department.
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