Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Biology, Bachelor of Science


Academic Information

This degree attracts students who are fascinated by the spectrum of biology, from the tiniest or simplest to the largest or most complex. Students may pursue a number of areas, including plants, animals, their evolution, physiology, or relationships.

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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Biology, Bachelor of Science


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Biology?

The biological sciences encompass numerous cutting-edge disciplines. Each offers a multitude of exciting career paths. Prepare for a career in one of a dozen specialties in biology or microbiology, or pursue the growing field of exercise science. You can also train to teach biology in secondary or primary schools. You can prepare for graduate study, for admission to medical, dental, or veterinary school, or for other professional training.

You will also receive plenty of personal attention — from faculty in the classroom, in research laboratories, and in our Biology Advisement Center. Numerous undergraduate research opportunities involve you in the process and application of science. And you can take advantage of our location on the Colorado Plateau, which offers high quality of life with many excellent destinations for field projects and recreation. Our graduates have exceptional placement rates in medical schools, government agencies, and graduate programs. Whatever path you take after graduation, you will be ready to succeed.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Medical corporations
  • Biological testing laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • State or federal government agencies

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • University professor
  • Physician
  • Researcher
  • Crime lab analyst                        

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Biology, Bachelor of Science


University Requirements

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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Biology, Bachelor of Science


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Please note that students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Students may transfer up to 75 units of credit from an accredited community college. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA C
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 125
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Optional
Research Optional
University Honors Program Optional
AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A Recommended
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Purpose Statement

Biology is the study of life and living organisms — their structure & organization, development, evolution, distribution and interactions. The major offers a modern, balanced, and comprehensive treatment of biology, emphasizing critical analysis of information and integration among its sub-disciplines. At NAU, all students take foundations courses that address fundamental biological concepts: cellular & molecular processes, genetics & inheritance, and ecological and evolutionary theory. Then, students complete the major by selecting the courses in biology that best serve their individual interests. Upper-division biology courses hone into areas of physiology, evolution, ecological systems, genetics or cell theory. Our graduates attain the high-level scientific inquiry skills and have practiced the research methods needed to compete in graduate and professional schools and to succeed in the workplace.


Student Learning Outcomes

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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Biology, Bachelor of Science


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Major Requirements
General Electives
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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Biology, Bachelor of Science


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