Bachelor of Science in Biology

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Caldwell’s biology program prepares you for careers in science, education, research, and health professions. Biology majors take a mix of required and elective courses in all areas of biology, as well as courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Many students select a biology major to prepare for graduate school.

The Biology major at Caldwell University is designed to prepare students for immediate employment as a biologist, admission to graduate/professional schools, or entry into health professional careers.

Why Caldwell?

Science courses at Caldwell University are taught in a small classroom setting where each student has the opportunity to interact closely with their professor. All labs are taught by professors (not graduate teaching assistants), so that you can continue inquisitions outside of the classroom under the guidance of your professors. All students in the Department of Natural Sciences are given the opportunity to work on their own independent research project under faculty mentorship, giving you the opportunity to investigate (and contribute to) a topic you are interested in and passionate about.

Statement of Outcomes Assessment

Successful completion of a senior laboratory or literature project is required for the B.S. in Biology. The project will be submitted in the form of a paper which must demonstrate a clear understanding of scientific literature and ability to analyze data and present results in a coherent manner. The paper must be organized and written in scientific style. A short oral presentation is also required in which each student is expected to present the focus of the paper and field questions on the subject matter within the paper. The department uses data from the outcomes assessment for curriculum development.

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