Biology – Academics

Biology

The field of biology is ideal for students who are deeply interested in how the natural world works and who want to learn more about it through targeted research. You can expect to take chemistry, math and liberal arts courses in addition to biology classes, plus you can choose a focus in areas such as botany, zoology, molecular biology or field biology. There’s even a biology teacher education concentration in conjunction with WOU’s College of Education.

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Four-year degree plan

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credits required for the Biology major

students enrolled in the Biology program

students per class on average in the Biology program

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of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate mastery of key concepts from the many disciplines within the biological sciences
Demonstrate critical thinking by engaging in laboratory experimentation, field research, data analysis and interpretation at multiple course levels
Demonstrate application of course concepts and skills by engaging in advance studies and research within areas of particular interests

Career opportunities

Biotechnician
Forensic scientist
Zoologist
High school biology teacher
Pharmaceutical researcher

Biology minor

The field of biology is quite diverse, which means a minor in biology can take many forms. Choose to focus on cell biology and genetics if you wish, or spend time learning about plants, animals and insects in field biology. Explore the world of science as you never have before.

credits required for the Biology minor

Faculty

SARAH BOOMER

Professor, Biology
boomers@wou.edu

AMY DAWSON

NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
dawsona@wou.edu

JIM DAWSON

NTT Instructor, Biology
dawsonj@wou.edu

BRYAN DUTTON

Professor, Biology
duttonb@wou.edu

GARETH HOPKINS

Associate Professor, Biology
hopkinsg@wou.edu

AVA HOWARD

Associate Professor, Department Head, Biology
howarda@wou.edu

MELISSA KELLEY

NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
kelleym@wou.edu

KRISTIN LATHAM-SCOTT

Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, BELL 234, Biology
lathamscottk@wou.edu

MICHAEL LEMASTER

Professor, Biology
lemastm@wou.edu

SCOTT MACDONALD

NTT Instructor, Biology
macdonas@wou.edu

ALICE NAFTALY

NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
naftalya@wou.edu

STEPHEN SCHECK

Professor, Biology
schecks@wou.edu

MICHAEL BALTZLEY

Professor, VP Academic Affairs/Provost
baltzlem@wou.edu

BRYAN DUTTON

Professor, Biology
duttonb@wou.edu

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