圣爱德华大学

The Biology program at St. Edward's fundamental principles of biology at every level of biological organization, from genes to cells and organ systems to even ecosystems. In addition to the core courses, students will have the opportunity to participate in student-faculty research through courses and summer research programs with the goal of producing and presenting professional-level work. All curricula in the Biological Sciences are founded upon evolutionary theory, which provides opportunities for testing of hypotheses that strengthen our understanding of the processes that account for the diversity of life on earth. Over the course of your studies as Biology major, you will

• Conduct independent scientific investigations
• Utilize spacious, open-lab environments in the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center
• Access state-of-the-art instrumentation for innovative and collaborative research
• Gain technical knowledge to prepare for a career or post-graduate study
• Evaluate research findings and produce professional-quality independent work
• Engage in teaching labs that focus on experimentation

Major Requirements: The BA in Biology requires 66 hours of Biology major courses, which include a combination of introductory coursework, biology electives, and supporting courses in subjects such as chemistry.

General Education Requirements: The Biology degree requires 57 hours of general education courses that students complete over four years in addition to their major courses.

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

• Primarily designed for students pursuing a double major, biology education certification, or admission to professional schools
• Provides a solid foundation in biology with more latitude in the choice of general electives
• An example of a course you will take is Molecular Genetics which offers a study of the structure and function of DNA as the genetic material and focuses on details surrounding the “central dogma of molecular biology,” including DNA replication, transcription, RNA processing and translation, as well as mechanisms of control and regulation of expression of genetic information.