Welcome!
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The Bachelor of Science program in biology is designed to prepare a student for a career in the life sciences. Graduates of the program are competitive for entry into graduate programs in biology as well as professional schools, such as medical, dental, osteopathic, and veterinary science.
The department has two primary areas of focus: environmental/ecological science and basic biomedical science. The former includes ecology, population biology, ecological physiology, environmental microbiology, community and restoration ecology, entomology and analysis of biological data, evolutionary biology, and plant physiology, as well as environmental biology in the narrow sense. The biomedical science course offerings include molecular biology, cell biology, general and medical microbiology, immunology, genetics, mammalian physiology, and developmental biology. In addition, advanced undergraduates may enroll in graduate courses for undergraduate credit with the consent of the chairperson.
In line with the two areas of research interests, the department encourages students (in consultation with their advisors) to declare one of the two as an area of concentration of study no later than the end of their sophomore year. For the student more interested in a broad approach to biology, the department recommends a third option, the general biology option (any combination of upper-level biology courses that fulfills the program requirements).
The department offers a research mentorship program for upper-level students majoring in biology. The program allows a student to work closely with both faculty and graduate students in laboratory and/or field research. Participation in the program is based on the recommendation of a member of the faculty. The mentorship program is designed to provide a significant advantage for those students who intend to enter a graduate program. The department also offers a combined Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Biology. This accelerated program is designed for students who display strong potential for research in biology. It provides a liberal arts education, a broad background in biology, the development of expertise in a biological subfield and a thorough introduction to research instrumentation and techniques. Graduates from the program are prepared for either direct entry into the job market or continuation toward the Ph.D. A detailed description of the B.S.-M.S. program may be obtained from the departmental office.
A minor in biology consists of twenty semester hours.
Faculty
Jayne B. Robinson, Chairperson
Distinguished Service Professor: Noland
Professors Emeriti: Chantell, Laufersweiler, Ramsey
Professors: Burky, Geiger, Kearns, Robinson, Rowe, Tsonis, Williams
Associate Professors: Friese, Krane, Nielsen, D. Wright, S. Wright
Assistant Professors: Gadagkar, Hong, Singh
Adjunct Faculty: Benbow, Del Rio-Tsonis, Hussain, Schlager
Lecturers: Fetherson, Kavanaugh, Klco |
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Biology1 |
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44 |
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BIO |
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151, 151L, 152, 152L, 299, 310, 312, 420 |
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16 |
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Environmental/Ecological (select two)2 |
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7 |
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BIO |
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301, 310L, 311, 314-314L, 320-320L, 330-330L, 340-340L, 360-360L, 370, 402-402L, 409-409L, 435-435L, 439, 441, 444-444L, 450-450L, 452-452L, 459-459L, 461-461L, 489 |
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Basic Biomedical (select two)3 |
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7 |
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BIO |
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309-309L, 312L4, 403-403L, 404, 411-411L, 415, 425-425L, 427, 439, 440-440L, 442-442L, 445, 460, 462, 466-466L, 470, 480-480L |
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Electives: Four courses, two with accompanying laboratories, from the above groups.5 |
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Breadth Requirement |
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Natural Sciences |
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24 |
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CHM |
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123-123L, 124-124L, 313-313L, 314-314L |
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Mathematics |
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6 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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6 |
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Humanities6 |
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9 |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies |
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12 |
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General electives |
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8-9 |
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Communication Competencies |
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0-9 |
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Introduction to the University: ASI 150 |
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General Education courses/academic electives to total |
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120-127 |
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1The Department of Biology supports national standards established by the National Institutes of Health for the responsible, humane treatment and housing of animals. The biology curriculum contains some laboratory courses in which dissection and vivisection are necessary and required in order to convey an understanding of certain biological concepts. All students are expected to participate in such laboratory exercises in the introductory biology sequence, BIO 151L and BIO 152L which involve dissection and/or vivisection. In other elective formal laboratory courses in which dissection and vivisection occur, it is expected that students will participate in all aspects of the laboratory. No alternatives to dissection or vivisection will be offered in these courses. It is ultimately the responsibility of students to make certain that they enroll in courses in which they are able to participate in all required exercises, and to obtain information from each instructor as to the specific laboratory course content and requirements. The Biology Department maintains an updated list of laboratory courses in which dissection and/or vivisection is required in order to assist students in the selection of course work. |
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2One with accompanying laboratory. |
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3One with accompanying laboratory. BIO 462 strongly recommended as one of two courses. |
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4Qualifies as a laboratory elective for any category. |
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5One of the following Non-BIO science courses may include CHM 201/201L; CHM 420; MTH 367; CPS 111, CPS 132; GEO 208; GEO 308. Other Non-BIO science courses may be included with the approval of the chairperson. |
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6HST 340, 341 or 342 are highly recommended. |
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Environmental biology is a science specialization based upon the fundamentals of biology and ecology, applying interdisciplinary skills, knowledge and principles to the environmental problems facing society today. Students entering this dynamic field could become directly involved in addressing some of the significant global problems related to human impact on the environment. In addition to the standard base of courses required of most biology majors, the curriculum also requires a challenging core of environmentally related science courses and course work drawn from a multidisciplinary elective pool that includes offerings in the humanities and social sciences.
Internship Program: Majors will participate in the EVB internship program (BIO 499, see course prerequisites), where they will have the unique opportunity to obtain valuable training and experience under the mentorship of established scientists and other environmental professionals. |
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Environmental Biology |
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46 |
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BIO |
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151-151L, 152-152L, 299, 310-310L, 312, 420, 459, 479L, 499 |
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25 |
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Field Oriented Courses (select three)1 |
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11 |
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BIO |
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301, 312L2, 320-320L, 330-330L, 340-340L, 350-350L, 360-360L, 370, 402-402L, 409-409L, 421, 435-435L, 441, 444-444L, 450-450L, 452-452L, 459L2, 489, 499 |
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Laboratory Oriented Courses (select three)3 |
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10 |
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BIO |
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309-309L, 311, 312L2, 314-314L, 402-402L, 403-403L, 411-411L, 415, 421, 439, 440-440L, 441, 442-442L, 445, 450-450L, 459L2, 460, 461-461L, 462, 470, 480-480L, 489, 499 |
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Breadth Requirement |
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Natural Sciences |
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32 |
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CHM |
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123-123L, 124-124L, 313-313L, 314-314L |
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Mathematics, Computer Science |
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9 |
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MTH |
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(148-149 or 168-1694), 3675 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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6 |
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(ANT 150 or PSY 101) |
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And elective |
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Humanities |
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9 |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies |
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12 |
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Communication Competencies6 |
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0-9 |
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Elective |
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0-9 |
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Other non-science elective |
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0-3 |
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Introduction to the University: ASI 150 |
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0-1 |
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General Education courses/academic electives to total at least |
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120-127 |
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1At least two courses with accompanying laboratory. One non-BIO science course approved for science majors may be included in this section with permission. BIO 499 requires the permission of the EVB Program Director. |
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2Qualifies only as a laboratory elective; satisfies either BIO laboratory elective area. |
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3At least one course with accompanying laboratory. One non-BIO science course approved for science majors may be included in this section with permission. BIO 499 requires the permission of the EVB Program Director. |
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4MTH 168 - MTH 169 by placement. |
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5Other appropriate statistics courses may be substituted with the approval of the Department Chairperson. |
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6If composition requirement is waived, student should select another elective from the Liberal Studies Curriculum. ENG 378 strongly recommended for students whose background is weak in this area. |
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Biology |
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20 |
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BIO |
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151-151L, 152-152L, 310, 312 |
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Select six additional semester hours (300- or 400-level) |
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| *All material derived from the current issue of the University of Dayton Bulletin. |
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