A single nerve cell, transmitting electrical impulses in a continuous chain of stimulus and response. A wind-polished cypress tree, its roots digging deeper into the soil with every passing season. A patient receiving chemotherapy to help target and destroy the cancer invading her body. Each of these situations, and every function of every living being, is within the scope of interest of a major in biological sciences.

主要的需求

You will begin your studies with foundation courses in biology, 化学, 数学和物理, followed by depth coursework that spans the many biology disciplines. 学生 may choose to pursue a bachelor of arts (A.B.)学位, which provides greater opportunities to incorporate coursework outside the 生物科学 major. 学生 who pursue a bachelor of science degree will take more upper-division coursework than A.B. candidates and can choose from areas of interest such as molecular biology and genetics, 动物行为, plant growth and development, 生物信息学, 海洋生物学, forensics and microbiology.