Life Science
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With a Life Science degree, you will be prepared for careers in a wide variety of areas, such as conservation and environmental agencies, consultancy companies, pharmaceutical industries, and hospital laboratories. Students are prepared to work in jobs where they use their skills of research, production, sales, marketing, monitoring, analysis, and diagnostics. You may also move into the areas of academic research or teaching. Most graduates go on to take science-related jobs or pursue higher academic degrees. The areas of specialization within the life sciences are broad and include biochemistry, biology, botany, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and zoology.
LOCATION: Main residential campus in Fayette, Iowa
MAJOR IN LIFE SCIENCE
- (4) BIO 135 Principles of Biology I
- (4) BIO 140 Principles of Biology II
- (4) BIO 300 Genetics
- (3) BIO 340 Evolution
- (3) BIO 381 Cell & Molecular Biology
- (2) BIO 499 Biotic Problems
- (4) CHEM 151 General Chemistry I
- (12-16) Electives in Biology- all must be 200 or above; at least 2 courses must be 300 or above; all must be at least 3 credit courses.
Total: 36-40 credits
Note: Students in secondary education should take BIO 270 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 275 Human Anatomy and Physiology II as electives in the Life Science major.
