DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Facilities: Science Bldg. Bonne Bay Field Station Indian Bay Field Station Botanic Garden

B.Sc. in Biology Honours in Biology Focus in: Cell/Molecular Biology and Physiology Conservation/Ecology Marine Biology Related Degree Programs:

Joint Honours Biology and Earth Science Biology and Psychology Biology and Behavioral Neuroscience Biology and Statistics Cell Biology and Biochemistry Related Degree Programs:

Advisors for different concentrations/career choices in biology Teaching Dr. Paul MarinoSN3125C Marine Biology Dr. Robert HooperSN Dr. David InnesSN Dr Ted MillerSN Dr. Craig PurchaseSN Cell and Molecular Biology Dr. Steven CarrSN Dr. Natalia BykovaSN Dr. Tom ChapmanSN Dr. Andrei IgamberdievSN Dr. Andrew LangSN Dr. Dawn MarshallSN Dr. Brian Staveley SN

Advisors for different concentrations/career choices in biology Ecology/Evolution and Conservation Dr. Thomas ChapmanSN Dr. Robert DunbrackSN Dr. Luise HermanutzSN Dr. Ian JonesSN Dr. Roy KnoechelSN Dr. Paul MarinoSN3125C Dr. Yolanda WiersmaSN Pre-Professional (pre-med etc..) Dr. Jean Finney-CrawleySN Dr. Faye MurrinSN Dr. Brian Staveley SN Dr Helene VolkoffSN

Advisors for different concentrations/career choices in biology Ms. Karen MorrisSN Allied Health (nursing, physical therapy etc.) Dr. Brian Staveley SN General Biology or Undecided

Major in Biology 1) Pick up an "Application for Admission to Biology Majors Program" form from the Biology Office. 2) To be admitted to the program students must have completed: Biology 1001/1002 with an average of at least 65%. Minimum overall average of 60% in six other specified first- year courses (two English, two Chemistry or Physics, two Mathematics)

Major in Biology 3) Requires 40 courses: 2 English 15 Biology courses 7 ‘Core’ courses Introductory Biology (1&2) Ecology Genetics Cell Biology Evolution One of: Comparative Animal Physiology Plant Physiology Biophysics Microbial Physiology

Major in Biology 8 Biology Electives : ( * 2000, 3000 & 4000 level) 10 non-Biology required science courses Introductory Chemistry (1&2) or General Chemistry (1&2) Organic Chemistry for Biologists Introductory Physics (1&2) or General Physics (1&2) Algebra and Trigonometry Calculus Introductory Biochemistry Metabolism Statistics for Life Science Students * 1 Science elective (for a B.Sc. 26 courses must be in science) 12 General electives (may include additional Biology courses)

Major in Biology One or more of the organism courses (Invertebrate, Vertebrate and Plant Biology) are key prerequisites to many 3000 & 4000 level Biology courses, and it is recommended that at least one be completed in second year.

Honours in Biology 1) 'B' or better in each Biology course beyond first year or 75% average in the 23 Biology courses required for an Honours (excluding first year biology) 2) submit an "Application for Admission to Honours Program Faculty of Arts or Science" form to the Registrar's Office at the beginning of third year (ie., at the start of the fifth semester or later)

Honours in Biology 3) Course Requirements: 40 Courses a)2 English courses b)23 Biology courses: i.7 Biology Core courses ii.14 Biology Electives iii.Honours Dissertation 499A and 499B iv.10 Non-Biology Science Courses v.5 General Electives (may include additional Biology)

Each Winter Term, a Biology Majors Meeting is held, with a focus on jobs and off-campus courses Conservation Corps Marine Institute Ocean Sciences Centre Bonne Bay Memorial University Botanic Garden Career Development and Experiential Learning NL Depart. of the Environment and Conservation; Salmonier Nature Park Harlow Campus Biology courses Terrestrial biology field course Biotechnology course Biology Undergraduate Student organization (BIOS) Pizza and Soft Drinks provided

Thinking of Jobs- Some careers that a biology degree could lead to 1.Grad School 2.Government 3.Industry 4.Education

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