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Learning Outcomes
Students in the biology program will receive training in how to:
- Think critically about biology
- Understand basic biological principles
- Communicate biological information
- Consider ethical implications
- Develop career awareness
- Understand experimental design
- Execute empirical procedures
- Develop life skills
Curriculum
The biology and human biology curriculum facilitates development of skills needed to excel in today’s rapidly changing world.
The biology and human biology program at Carroll utilizes an innovative approach that is grounded in investigation-based learning. This culminates in each student designing and carrying out an independent senior research project. Our program has had excellent success obtaining grant funding for student research, and many students go on to present their research at regional or national meetings of professional organizations.
Facilities
Students have access to modern equipment for use in classroom and independent research. Resources available include those needed for physiological recording, molecular biology, microscopy, histology, biochemistry and environmental monitoring.
Special features
- Extensive faculty contact in classes and laboratories.
- Annual Student Science Symposium.
- Personalized student advising.
- Collaborations with regional professionals.
- Active chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the National Biological Honor Society.
- Bi-weekly Biology Seminar Series featuring guest speakers from a variety of fields.
- Access to modern research equipment.
- Opportunities for independent study.
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The biology and human biology program is home to four distinct majors: biology, human biology, clinical laboratory sciences (in partnership with the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee) and marine sciences (in partnership with Hawaii Pacific University). Each major provides students with an excellent foundation in the life sciences that can lead to professional careers, graduate study, or professional school (e.g., medical, dental, or veterinary school). The requirements for the biology and human biology majors are described below. The clinical laboratory sciences and marine sciences programs are described in other parts of the catalog.
Students in the biology and human biology program may apply for graduation with program honors if they complete the following requirements:
- GPA, biology courses: 3.6 or higher
- GPA, overall: 3.4 or higher
- Presentation of research project results at a regional or national meeting (e.g., BBB or Wisconsin Academy of Sciences) or submission of a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal
Demonstrated commitment to the biology profession, broadly defined, above and beyond that of the average student.
Evidence of such commitment will come from one or more of the following:
- Active membership in Beta Beta Beta, the Biological Honor Society
- Active membership in a professional/scholarly organization related to biology (e.g., Ecological Society of America, American Society for Microbiology, etc.)
- Significant educational activity/outreach (e.g., tutoring, mentoring) at the college or other level.
- Consistent and sustained volunteer activity in an organization working on environmental, health or other issues relevant to biology.
- Significant research activity separate from or above and beyond the capstone.
- Sustained activity in science-related policy/consulting in communication, journalism, government, public policy, business, industry or education.
Applications will be available in spring semester each year and will be reviewed by faculty. |
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