Biology

Students identified as biological science majors take two years of basic work, followed by a major in a specific area of interest. Many occupations depend on an interest in and an aptitude for life science, including fish and wildlife service, forester, biochemist, biologist, zoologist, botanist, ecologist, oceanographer, teacher, pharmacologist, etc. Biology majors are usually interested in the study of organisms and life functions, and have a great interest in the natural world. Topics pursued range from subcellular particles to vast populations. Since each living organism is part of a larger interacting system, biology is intertwined with other important fields of study. Knowledge of biology is centered on understanding much of the world and life around us.