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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Department of Biology offers a program that allows the student to obtain a thorough preparation for graduate or professional school, to acquire the laboratory training necessary for entry into advanced programs in biotechnology, or to supplement other major studies with a broad background in biology. A strong emphasis is placed on laboratory and field experience, not only to acquaint the student with the working methods of science, but also to foster active learning skills. Moreover, in recognition that all biological understanding has its origin in research, and this fundamental activity is as exciting as it is enlightening, all biology majors are required to include a Research Experience in their program of study. The Research Experience can be fulfilled in several ways, including research on campus under faculty supervision (see Undergraduate Research) or off campus through our internship program. The following high school preparation is strongly recommended for students planning a major in biology at USD: elementary algebra, plane geometry, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, chemistry, physics, and biology. Students are urged to consult departmental advisors early in their college career in order to select a program of courses most suitable to their future goals. The high faculty-to-student ratio allows each student to receive individualized assistance in course selection and career planning. The flexible structure of the biology major allows each student to focus his or her studies in one or more areas of interest. To assist those students preparing for careers in the health sciences, the university offers a Pre-Health Advising office within the Dean’s office of the College of Arts & Sciences. By working together with the Pre-Health advisor and their academic advisor within the Biology Department, pre-health students can design a course of study that best prepares them for their chosen professional school. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology emphasis A specialization in ecology and evolution (EE) provides a broad understanding of biological principles that can be applied to a variety of career paths. Graduates may take positions with local, state and federal government agencies (wildlife and fisheries management, natural resource management, park rangers, and game wardens), enter consulting firms (environmental consulting or environmental law), or continue with graduate studies for an academic career at colleges, universities, museums, or other research organizations such as zoological parks and aquariums. Students will have the option of tailoring their course and lab requirements to emphasize animal, plant, or ecological studies with an emphasis on field studies. Recommended upper-level division course include: Plant Systematics and Evolution (BIOL 344), Vertebrate Natural History (BIOL 346), Insect Biology (BIOL 348), Conservation Biology (BIOL 364), Desert Biology (BIOL 340), Ecological Communities of San Diego BIOL 361), Insect Biology (BIOL 348), Population Biology (BIOL 416), and Biological Oceanography (BIOL 451W). Students with a particular interest in comparative physiology should take courses in Invertebrate Physiology (BIOL 477), Plant Physiology (BIOL 472), and Vertebrate Physiology (BIOL 478). Students interested in environmental consulting should consider taking courses in Geographic Information Systems (ENVI 314) and (ENVI 315). All students pursuing an EE path should take Biostatistics (BIOL 301). Biology majors pursuing this emphasis can meet their Research Experience requirement by doing research in the lab of a Biology or Marine Science faculty member with a research program in these areas, or in the lab of an off-campus researcher through our internship program.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Department of Biology offers a program that allows the student to obtain a thorough preparation for graduate or professional school, to acquire the laboratory training necessary for entry into advanced programs in biotechnology, or to supplement other major studies with a broad background in biology. A strong emphasis is placed on laboratory and field experience, not only to acquaint the student with the working methods of science, but also to foster active learning skills. Moreover, in recognition that all biological understanding has its origin in research, and this fundamental activity is as exciting as it is enlightening, all biology majors are required to include a Research Experience in their program of study. The Research Experience can be fulfilled in several ways, including research on campus under faculty supervision (see Undergraduate Research) or off campus through our internship program. The following high school preparation is strongly recommended for students planning a major in biology at USD: elementary algebra, plane geometry, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, chemistry, physics, and biology. Students are urged to consult departmental advisors early in their college career in order to select a program of courses most suitable to their future goals. The high faculty-to-student ratio allows each student to receive individualized assistance in course selection and career planning. The flexible structure of the biology major allows each student to focus his or her studies in one or more areas of interest. To assist those students preparing for careers in the health sciences, the university offers a Pre-Health Advising office within the Dean’s office of the College of Arts & Sciences. By working together with the Pre-Health advisor and their academic advisor within the Biology Department, pre-health students can design a course of study that best prepares them for their chosen professional school. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology emphasis A specialization in ecology and evolution (EE) provides a broad understanding of biological principles that can be applied to a variety of career paths. Graduates may take positions with local, state and federal government agencies (wildlife and fisheries management, natural resource management, park rangers, and game wardens), enter consulting firms (environmental consulting or environmental law), or continue with graduate studies for an academic career at colleges, universities, museums, or other research organizations such as zoological parks and aquariums. Students will have the option of tailoring their course and lab requirements to emphasize animal, plant, or ecological studies with an emphasis on field studies. Recommended upper-level division course include: Plant Systematics and Evolution (BIOL 344), Vertebrate Natural History (BIOL 346), Insect Biology (BIOL 348), Conservation Biology (BIOL 364), Desert Biology (BIOL 340), Ecological Communities of San Diego BIOL 361), Insect Biology (BIOL 348), Population Biology (BIOL 416), and Biological Oceanography (BIOL 451W). Students with a particular interest in comparative physiology should take courses in Invertebrate Physiology (BIOL 477), Plant Physiology (BIOL 472), and Vertebrate Physiology (BIOL 478). Students interested in environmental consulting should consider taking courses in Geographic Information Systems (ENVI 314) and (ENVI 315). All students pursuing an EE path should take Biostatistics (BIOL 301). Biology majors pursuing this emphasis can meet their Research Experience requirement by doing research in the lab of a Biology or Marine Science faculty member with a research program in these areas, or in the lab of an off-campus researcher through our internship program.

Admission requirements

6.5+
The University of San Diego recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) as a rigorous college preparatory program. The university will award credits to students having successfully passed the individual IB higher level examinations with scores of 5 or higher.
48 Months
Jan-2000

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