Biology - Jacksonville State University

Biology from Jacksonville State University is a Campus Bachelor Biology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Department of Biology offers a diverse spectrum of undergraduate courses in the biological sciences that enables a student to develop an understanding and appreciation of life ? from molecular to ecological ? and to develop a strong academic background necessary for pursuing graduate study or a career in biology or the health professions. The Department recognizes the importance of both content and process in science education and thus offers the opportunity to develop communication skills and engage in under-graduate research in the biological sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Biology requires an overall minimum of 128 hours with a minimum of 52 hours of 300/400 courses. The Major in Biology requires a minimum of 39 hours in biology and 24 hours in supporting courses. It also requires an approved minor of 18 hours or more. At least 12 hours of the 300/400 courses for the major and 6 hours for the minor must be taken in residence at JSU. Once the student has met the requirements for the major and minor, the hours remaining to complete the 128 hours overall and 52 hours of 300/400 will be classified as electives. A student must earn a 2.0 GPA overall and on campus. The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology is for those who intend to pursue careers in health professions (medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy) graduate programs (M.S., Ph.D.), biological education, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, conservation biology, environmental biology, organismal biology, marine biology, industrial professions (lab managers, consulting, etc.), or governmental professions (research scientist, NOAA, NMFS, etc.). After completing a common core of biology courses, the Biology major may choose a concentration from the listing below. The Ecology/Environmental Biology is designed for those majors who plan to enter graduate school or have careers in ecological or environmental research, environmental assessment, or education. The Marine Biology is for majors who plan to enter graduate school or have careers in marine biology research, environmental assessment, or education. The Department is an active member of Alabama's Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium. Summer study at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is required. The Pre-Health Professional Biology is for those majors who intend to seek admission to such health professions as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, etc., or graduate study in the biomedical sciences. The Animal Biology or the Program in Plant Biology is intended for those majors who plan graduate study in organismal biology or who plan to pursue careers in biological education or conservation biology or as a naturalist. The Cellular and Molecular Biology is for those majors who plan graduate study in biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, or biochemistry or who plan to pursue careers in academic, industrial and/or biotechnology settings. View more details on Jacksonville State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biology courses.