Biology encompasses a very wide variety of disciplines and career possibilities: human and animal health care; wildlife biology and conservation; cell, micro, and molecular biology—each with a myriad of career opportunities.
The biology program at William Woods University is benefited by small class size, biological retreats, availability of a field station, a biology club and a national honorary Beta Beta Beta Chapter. Portfolios, annual interviews and professional development play key roles in the biology curriculum. Students are encouraged to gain practical experience through internships and other related programs.
The biology department at WWU provides three majors:
B.A. Biology Degree. This versatile degree prepares students for advanced degree programs such as Medical or Veterinary school, Pharm. D. programs, Physical Therapy, Nursing, or graduate school leading to a Master’s or Ph.D. in a variety of fields of the biological sciences. It is also appropriate for students who intend to enter the work force immediately after graduation.
B.S. Biology Degree with a concentration in Equestrian Studies. This degree is specifically for students who want to go to Vet School, who want to work with large animals, and who love horses. It allows students to take the courses that best prepare them for Vet School and still take a number of appropriate Equestrian Science classes, including riding.
B.S. Degree in Biology Education. This degree prepares students for teaching at the secondary school level and meets the State of Missouri’s Certification requirements. Lecture/discussion and laboratory or field classes provide a wealth of material for classroom teaching, as does observation and supervised student teaching in actual secondary school classrooms.
Biology Education B.S.
Biology Certification Total Hours: 40
Bachelor of Science degree grades 9-12 certification
Students who plan to teach biology in grades 9-12 in Missouri complete these major requirements and those of the Secondary Certification Program.
Course# |
Course Title |
Hours |
BIO 114 |
General Biology I |
4 |
BIO 115 |
General Biology I Lab |
0 |
BIO 124 |
General Biology II |
4 |
BIO 125 |
General Biology II Lab |
0 |
BIO 209 |
Environmental Science Lec |
4 |
BIO 210 |
Environmental Science Lab |
0 |
BIO 301 |
Genetics Lecture |
4 |
BIO 302 |
Genetics Lab |
0 |
BIO 405 |
Cell & Molecular Biology |
3 |
CHM 114 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
CHM 115 |
General Chemistry Lab |
0 |
MAT 124 |
Calculus I |
5 |
PHY 201 |
General Physics I Lec |
4 |
PHY 202 |
General Physics I Lab |
0 |
SCI 205 |
Scientific Enterprise |
3 |
SCI 230 |
Earth Science Lec |
4 |
SCI 231 |
Earth Science Lab |
0 |
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Required Electives: |
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Any Upper Level Biology Electives |
4 |
Program Objectives
Upon completing this program, students will be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate the processes of scientific inquiry while relating the historical development of theories and knowledge in science.
2. Analyze the relationship and interaction between science, technology and society.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the properties of matter and forces of nature.
4. Demonstrate knowledge classification, structures and functions of living organisms.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of ecosystem dynamics and interactions of organisms with the environment.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of Earth processes and interactions.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics, composition, and evolution of the universe.
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