Biology fosters an understanding and respect for the patterns and processes of the living world. Students develop technical and analytical skills that allow them to identify and evaluate the significance of biological problems across all levels of organization from the cell to the biosphere.
The curriculum integrates the societal implications and consequences of contributions made by the field with an understanding of the moral and ethical decisions related to the life sciences.
In this manner, students develop a personal philosophy of the living world that includes compassion and responsible action toward all life. This major prepares graduates for a wide range of scientific careers including positions in the health professions, teaching, and research.
The Natural Sciences Department offers a full range of courses that meet the requirements for most health professions programs and for a wide variety of graduate programs. Innovative interdisciplinary courses such as Nature in Ireland, Environmental Biology, Environmental Literature, Amazon Experience, and a first year writing course focusing on water availability and quality greatly enrich campus course offerings. The Curriculum
Required Major Courses
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Other courses in the department are required to reach the minimum of 32 semester credit hours in biology. Elective courses may depend upon the academic and career goals of the student. Teacher Licensure in Biology
Education PhD, Bioanalytical Chemistry, University of Kansas BS, Chemistry, University of Kansas BA, Psychology, University of Kansas
Contact Info 785.242.5200 x5071 douglas.holub@ottawa.edu
Education PhD, Biochemistry, Oxford University MS, Microbiology, Kansas State University BS, Feed Science and Management, Kansas State University Contact Info 785.242.5200 x5463 tillinghast@ottawa.edu