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.
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* Qualified students may replace CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 with CHEM1103
+Biology majors are approved to receive a passing grade of C- in CHEM1101, CHEM1102, CHEM1103, and CHEM2101
Electives:
Five biology electives, which include three with laboratory and two at the 3000-level, with or without a laboratory. Students must choose at least one from each of the two categories of biology electives. The remaining courses are chosen according to interest.
Category 1: Cellular/Molecular Electives
Category 2: Organismic/Systems Electives
* BIOL4149 counts as a 3000-level biology 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.
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Five courses (no more than two at the 1000-level), such as:
At the completion of a degree from the Biology Department, the student will have:
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.
Students seeking Initial Licensure in Massachusetts must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
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