Biology
The Biology (BIOL) program offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees and a Biology minor in order to prepare students for a variety of careers in biological science; provide a background of skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for further study in professional and graduate schools; and promote enjoyment and appreciation of the organisms that populate our planet.
老司机福利社's Biology courses emphasize the diversity of life-forms that have evolved
and the wide range of levels at which they can be studied: molecular to ecosystem.
Many courses have laboratory and/or field components, and seminar, tutorial or independent
project modes of instruction are also utilized.
About the Program
The Biology program takes advantage of the University's 1,600-acre setting in the New Jersey Pine Barrens close to the Atlantic Ocean. It is an area rich with diverse terrestrial, estuarine and marine habitats. Nearby are the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and many other federal, state, county and private wildlife preserves. The laboratory complex includes a greenhouse, animal rooms, environmental growth chambers, computer apparatus for physiological studies, light microscopes of many descriptions, plant and animal tissue culture facilities, and modern biological instrumentation including centrifuges, thermocyclers, and instrumentation for automated DNA sequencing.
Program Features
- All program faculty hold doctoral degrees from highly reputed institutions.
- Opportunity for one-on-one assistance.
- Biology seminar series.
- Research opportunities in field and laboratory work.
- Diversity of faculty and of Biology allows students the freedom in choosing their coursework.
- Talk to the professors about their research; they love to talk about it!
Biology Alumni Highlights
Additional Information
Alumni Success
With the help of 老司机福利社's amazing professor, Dr. Tripepi, we developed a new media that is easily accessible and affordable. I was able to work with an amazing archaea Haloferax volcanni which is able to live in extreme conditions, is non-pathogenic and has a photo repair mechanism.
Read Maria's whole story.
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B.S. Biology, Minor Spanish '16
The professors in the NAMS department really wanted every student to succeed and learn, not just get a passing grade. They didn鈥檛 just see students as another number, but as people who were willing to learn and be leaders and professionals for our future.
Read Ashley's whole story
![Ashley Viola](/images/components/testimonials/ashleyviola-iss-sq-150.png)
B.S. Biology '20
Curriculum
A student has several choices of concentrations within the B.S. and B.A. degrees, including the General Biology concentration. Concentration structures are intended for general guidance in selecting a coherent set of recommended courses to prepare toward biology careers and/or graduate/professional education that supplement the general requirements.
Degree Offerings
Bachelors of Arts or Sciences in Biology
A versatile degree that provides a broad program of study to prepare the students for a broad spectrum of biology-related careers or a targeted specialized career of student鈥檚 choice, where a customized program of study is designed with guidance from a Preceptor.
Bachelor of Biology with a Biotechnology Concentration
Intended for students desiring laboratory careers in the pharmaceutical industry or graduate study in molecular biology-related applied fields
Bachelors of Sciences in Biology with a Dual Degree Medical Technology Concentration
Intended for those with a broad range of career options in hospital and commercial laboratories, in vitro fertilization laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, instrument manufacturing, etc.
Bacheolors of Arts or Sciences in Biology with a Pre-Professional Concentration
Includes prerequisites for most medical, veterinary, dental, optometry, podiatric, physician assistant, chiropractic, pharmacy, and other schools in the health sciences requiring similar preparation.
Bachelors of Arts in Biology with an Education Concentration
Suitable for those wishing to pursue a career as a high school biology teacher. This concentration includes education and related courses necessary for certification in the State of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science Biology with a Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Designed for students intending to apply to a graduate degree program in Physical Therapy. Completion of this concentration does not guarantee admittance to the DPT graduate program at 老司机福利社.
Minor
The core course requirement contributes breadth and the elective component contributes depth in biology. The minor might be of interest to almost any student curious about the living world. Students for whom the minor would fit most easily include those majoring in BCMB, CHEM, ENVL, MARS, PSYC, and PUBH.
As with all minors within the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, all courses taken within the minor must be completed with a C or better. A C- grade is not acceptable. Additionally, at least the Seminar (BIOL 4600) and the two elective courses must be taken at 老司机福利社.
Coursework
Degree Works Curriculum & Transfer Equivalency Tool
To see the curriculum for your area of interest you鈥檒l use the web program, . This service is accessible even if you are not currently a student with 老司机福利社.
Current students exploring the various paths towards degree completion should access the "what if" option in their Degree Works through the portal.
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Faculty
Our faculty have diverse scholarly interests and a commitment to undergraduate education, providing a broad educational experience in the biological sciences, and opportunities for faculty mentoring and undergraduate research.
![Michael Lague](/sciences-math/images/lague-sm.png)
Michael Lague
![Melissa Zwick](/sciences-math/images/zwick-sm.png)
Melissa Zwick
![Adam A. Aguiar](/sciences-math/images/aguiar-fish.png)
![Luis Arriaga](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Guy F. Barbato](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Matthew F. Bonnan](/sciences-math/images/bonnan-sm2.png)
![David Burleigh](/sciences-math/images/burleigh_sm.jpg)
![Kevin Coffey](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![David Furgione](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Tim A. Haresign](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Tara L. Harmer-Luke](/sciences-math/images/tara-sm.jpg)
![Nathaniel Hartman](/sciences-math/images/hartman-sm.png)
Nathaniel Hartman
![Michael Law](/sciences-math/images/law-sm.png)
![Margaret E. Lewis](/sciences-math/images/LEWIS-SMA.jpg)
![Craig Lind](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Kayla Pennerman](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Melanie Schroer](/sciences-math/images/schroer-sm.png)
![Ekaterina G. Sedia](/sciences-math/images/SEDIA-SMA.jpg)
![Lauren Seyler](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Steven Shaak](/sciences-math/images/SHAAK-SMA.jpg)
![Peter F. Straub](/sciences-math/images/pete-small-square.jpg)
Peter F. Straub
![Ebenezer Bilewu](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Nathan Bone](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Colleen Brust](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![David Colucci](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Michael Crowell](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Gale Donohue](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Ilene Eberly](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Valentina Fiero](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Elaine Francis](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Dr. George Hermann, M.D.](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Daniel Hernandez](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Diane Imburgio](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Jessica Keen](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Melissa Laurino](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Christine Lentz](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Robert Mejia](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Candace Ochs](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Thomas Olah](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Susanne Poff](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Salman Rahman](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Thushani Rodrigo Peiris](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Steven Schain](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Angela Speakman](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Lena Usyk](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Tanya Usyk](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
![Kimberly Wiech](/sciences-math/images/STK-Distinctive-S-Symbol_web.png)
Opportunities
Local Internships
Washington, D.C. Internship
Semester Abroad
Research
Teaching Certificate
Independent Study
Minor
Certificate Programs
The Biology Program also offers a number of opportunities for students to get involved in various areas of interest outside of the classroom.
Careers
Biology program alumni report that the largest employment niche for graduates has been the research and development laboratories of pharmaceutical companies and other industries, university research labs and clinics. Graduates also find employment in other industrial and commercial niches (such as pharmaceutical sales) and in the public sector as teachers or as technicians in federal, state, or county laboratories and agencies. Other Biology graduates go on to professional or graduate school, and several are now faculty members at major universities.
Potential Careers
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