Biology

理工类, 生物与生物工程
美国, 北美
本科

专业介绍

The Biology concentration invites students to study, in depth and in breadth, the science of life and living matter.

Whether pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) or Science (Sc.B.) in biology, students can expect to learn broadly in the discipline through a selection of courses in three areas: cell and molecular biology, structure and function, and organismal biology. In addition, students pursuing the Sc.B. complete a thematic track through which they gain an in-depth understanding of a particular subfield such as Immunopathology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Physiology/Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology or Physical Sciences. The concentration also emphasizes practical skills and experimental design. Concentrators are required to take at least 3 courses with a laboratory or fieldwork component. Within all of these requirements, students have a high degree of flexibility and choice. Broad research opportunities are also available across several departments within the basic sciences as well.

Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

  • Acquire foundational knowledge of the breadth of biology related to cellular and molecular biology, organismal structure and function, and organismal diversity.
  • Develop skills in the integration of biology, mathematics, and chemistry that are essential to understanding fundamental life processes. For Sc.B. students, this also includes physics.
  • Attain in-depth knowledge in sub-disciplines of interest within Biology through upper-level courses. For Sc.B. students, this includes attaining in-depth knowledge of one biological subfield by specifying and completing a track.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and gain experience in the basic methods and instrumentation used to answer biological questions.
  • Develop skills to investigate and answer biological questions using the scientific method, including analyzing and interpreting scientific data, and effectively communicating results.
  • Engage in a culminating senior experience through a capstone project, independent study project, and/or thesis.
  • Develop a sense of identity as a valued member of the STEM community.
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