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.
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
Related majors
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
MICHAEL BALTZLEY
Professor, VP Academic Affairs/Provost
503-838-8832 | baltzlem@wou.edu | DFSC 114
ERIN BAUMGARTNER
Professor, Biology, Biology
503-838-8348 | baumgare@wou.edu | NS 117
SARAH BOOMER
Professor, Biology
503-838-8209 | boomers@wou.edu | NS 219
AMY DAWSON
NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
503-838-8891 | dawsona@wou.edu | DFSC 118
JIM DAWSON
NTT Instructor, Biology
503-838-9225 | dawsonj@wou.edu | NS 002
BRYAN DUTTON
Professor, Biology
503-838-8452 | duttonb@wou.edu | NS 021
GARETH HOPKINS
Associate Professor, Biology
503-838-9395 | hopkinsg@wou.edu | NS 021B
AVA HOWARD
Associate Professor, Department Head, Biology
503-838-8702 | howarda@wou.edu | NS 120
MELISSA KELLEY
NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
503-838-9312 | kelleym@wou.edu | NS 117
KRISTIN LATHAM-SCOTT
Professor, Biology
503-838-8868 | lathamscottk@wou.edu | NS 223
MICHAEL LEMASTER
Professor, Biology
503-838-8136 | lemastm@wou.edu | DFSC 115
SAMANTHA LEVELL
NTT Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology
503-751-4028 | levellst@wou.edu | NS 001
SCOTT MACDONALD
NTT Instructor, Biology
503-838-8337 | macdonas@wou.edu | DFSC 117
STEPHEN SCHECK
Professor, Biology
503-838-8277 | schecks@wou.edu | NS 221
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